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Malcolm is a full-time employee. The award covering his employment includes averaging arrangements in relation to hours of work. It states that full-time employees can agree to work a total of 152 hours over a 4 week period (an average of 38 hours per week). Malcolm has agreed to this arrangement and his work pattern is as follows: Week 1 - worked 21 hours Week 2 - worked 60 hours Week 3 - worked 38 hours Week 4 - worked 33 hours Although this pattern of work fits within the provisions under the award, Malcolm and his employer would need to consider whether it is reasonable to work an additional 22 hours in the second week. Factors such as Malcolm's family responsibilities, his health and safety, and the notice he was given would need to be considered.