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CRICOS No. 00213J
Tracking rail safety: Incident and Accident investigation in Australia
Herbert Biggs PhD, Tamara Banks PhD, & Nathan Dovan10th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
2- 4 November 2011 Brisbane
Acknowledgement
• This research is funded by the CRC Rail Innovation with support from rail operators, rail association groups, and rail and transport regulators across Australia
Project Background
• Scoping Project: Currently no national or structured learning framework available in Aus or NZ
• Current Project: Develop a national training program & capability framework for rail incident investigators– Establish the potential market demand – Define the curricula for a multi-level national training program – Explore training providers & delivery options
Demand
• Inconsistent T&D of rail incident investigators• Appointment of a national rail safety regulator in
2012• Strong support for a more collaborative
approach
Training – Who & What?
Training Framework
SME’s
Current Training
Literature Review
Who?
What KSAO’s?• Thorough• Objective• Critical/analytical thinking• Managing investigations• Confidentiality• Attention to detail• Site Safety• Problem solving• Personal safety• Compliance
Training Delivery• Current Providers:
– ATSB; ARA; Uni of New England; CQ Uni; Cranfield Uni; rail operator driven internal training
• Considerations:– Cost; Access; Accredited v’s Endorsed; Ownership of IP;
Credibility; RPL– Do they really need what they want (experience; fidelity)
Project Benefits
• Development of a rail-specific competency framework and curricula for a multi-level national training program will:– Allow industry to share training resources – Increase recruitment pool of qualified
professional investigators– Provide a nationally recognised career
pathway for rail investigators– Enhance quality of both curricula and training
providers
Project Timelines
• Commenced 1 Nov 2010• Assess Supply and Demand June 2010• Complete Training Needs Analysis Nov 2010• Develop Competency Framework Mar 2012• Final Report 30 Jun 2012
