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Assoc Prof Bert Biggs, Dr Tamara Banks & Mr Nathan Dovan Acknowledgment: CRC for Rail Innovation

Incident investigation training needs for the Australasian rail industry. Assoc Prof Bert Biggs, Dr Tamara Banks & Mr Nathan Dovan Acknowledgment: CRC for Rail Innovation . CRICOS No. 00213J. Background.

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Assoc Prof Bert Biggs, Dr Tamara Banks & Mr Nathan Dovan Acknowledgment: CRC for Rail Innovation

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  1. Incident investigation training needs for the Australasian rail industry Assoc Prof Bert Biggs, Dr Tamara Banks & Mr Nathan Dovan Acknowledgment: CRC for Rail Innovation CRICOS No. 00213J

  2. Background • Project: Develop a national training program & capability framework for rail incident investigators • Presentation: • Rail incident investigation in Australia • Current Australasian approach to training • Training needs • Development of a training framework

  3. Method

  4. Rail incident investigation • Investigations are a core component for preventing the reoccurrence of incidents • Typically 5 levels of incident investigation • L1-2 Specialist org, L3-5 internal investigation • Past = Silo approach • 2012 = Appointment of a national rail safety regulator & harmonisation of WHS • Strong support for a more collaborative approach

  5. Current approach to training Inconsistent T&D of rail incident investigators Formal courses and informal on-the-job learning Training varies within and between organisations 2 day derailment course - CQ Australia University’s Masters in Accident Investigation Current courses do not offer the breadth of development required for a comprehensive career pathway in incident investigation

  6. Current approach to training I obtained sufficient interest in the position with 14 applications being received. However, only one of the applicants had completed a satisfactory level of training. Having a standardised training program would increase the pool of applicants we can recruit from. It would also allow us to outsource our investigations to an external investigator. I would like to see accident investigators have more career opportunities and be more homogenous in their approach to investigations. The problem lies in getting a curriculum up and running that can help facilitate this.

  7. Training needs • TNA - modified-Delphi method; task level • 71 employee capability requirements • Rate the list • 1 = not required at a minimal level – 7 = full understanding/competence required; 8 = unsure • Low level investigations of minor incidents (N=52) • High level investigations of serious incidents (N=47)

  8. Training needs “The training topics covered should be the same, just more in-depth for senior investigators” • Ratings • Low level investigations of minor incidents (M=5.3) • High level investigations of serious incidents (M=5.9) • Generic requirements rated higher than the industry specific requirements • Consistent with previous research conducted in the Health industry e.g. Biesma (2008) • Similar perceived needs Spiral approach

  9. Top 10 requirements

  10. Lowest 10 requirements

  11. Developing a training framework • Findings guide development of competency areas • Cert IV and Diploma accredited under AQF • Strong industry support for rail-specific competency framework with multi-level program • Allow industry to share training resources • Increase recruitment pool of qualified professional investigators • Provide a nationally recognised career pathway for rail investigators

  12. Questions? t.banks@qut.edu.au

  13. Multi-disciplinary event • Road & transport safety • Aviation safety • Watercraft safety • Construction safety http://ositconference.com

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