SAMPLE ROSTER PATTERNS

The following shift roster patterns are used in a variety of organisations.
Contact us for variations or other options

 

Typical 5 Panel 12 hour roster pattern - 10 week Cycle, 33.6 Hour week

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4 panel 12 hour with built in Standby and Relief shifts - 6 week Cycle

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Conventional 4 panel 12 hour - 6 week Cycle

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Conventional 4 panel 12 hour - 8 week Cycle

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Alternative 4 Panel 12 hour - 6 week Cycle

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5 panel 12 hour with Standby shifts - 10 week Cycle

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Conventional 4 panel 8 hour- 4 week Cycle (Very unfriendly)

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Conventional 4 panel 12 hour - 9 week Cycle

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3 panel 8 hour - 3 week Cycle

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4 panel 8 hour with 12 hour week ends

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Mixed 8 and 12 hour roster - (Specific to group size)

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Tips:

Adjust the shift lengths to achieve the required average working hours per week.

Use the ShiftManager Roster Template to modify the samples.

These samples can be copied and pasted into ShiftManager. Refer to the User Guide or on line help program for details