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Tracking rail safety: Incident and Accident investigation in Australia. Herbert Biggs PhD, Tamara Banks PhD , & Nathan Dovan 10 th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion 2- 4 November 2011 Brisbane. CRICOS No. 00213J. Acknowledgement.
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Tracking rail safety: Incident and Accident investigation in Australia Herbert Biggs PhD, Tamara Banks PhD, & Nathan Dovan 10th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion 2- 4 November 2011 Brisbane CRICOS No. 00213J
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
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
Questions? h.biggs@qut.edu.au