Alltrans Training Services

Including Newcastle Dangerous Goods Training Centre

Phone (02) 4987 6600
fax (02) 4987 6611

 

Fatigue Management

  • This course prepares the driver to participate in the Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme (TFMS).

  • Drivers participating in the TFMS are required to comply with the following driving, working and rest ties for Heavy Vehicles. Legally Drivers must record the time they spend driving, working (excluding driving) and resting in the National Drivers Logbook, or by using another approved method.

In any Period of... ...a TFMS Driver must not drive / work for more than... ...and must have a rest period of no less than...
5 Hours & 30 Minutes 5 Hours 30 minutes, either as one continuous period or as two continuous periods of 15 minutes each.
24 Hours 14 Hours 10 Hours including 1 continuous period of 6 Hours.
336 Hours (14 Days) 144 Hours 192 Hours with a continuous period of 48 Hours or two continuous periods each of 24 Hours.

 

The course runs over a fortnight, two four hour sessions at our location and an assignment the trainee takes away to do during the next two weeks prior to the final session.

 

Where:        Alltrans Training Services, 12 Motto Lane, Heatherbrae.

When:         On Application.

Time:          0800 Hours (8am) to 1200 Hours (12 Midday).

Cost:           $120.00 + G.S.T.

 

Requirements

  1. Drivers participating in scheme are required to have the prescribed medical on a regular basis.

  2. Obtain your employers endorsement to participate in the scheme.

  3. Your current employer is required to register in the scheme and make a commitment to manage your employment so you can comply with the requirements of the scheme.  He / She is also required to endorse your participation in the scheme.

  4. it is important to manage your diet and get regular exercise.

  5. As with all other legal requirements the use of drugs and stimulants need to be avoided.

* Free Dangerous Goods Training Terms and Conditions Apply, click here to read them.