Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers CRC for Rail Innovation [insert date] Page i Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers DOCUMENT CONTROL SHEET CRC for Rail Innovation Old Central Station, 290 Ann St. Brisbane Qld 4000 GPO Box 1422 Brisbane Qld 4001 Tel: +61 7 3221 2536 Fax: +61 7 3235 2987 Document: Title: Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Project Leader: Project Chair: Program Leader: Program Chair: Michele Simons Nathan Farr Roger Harris Vikki Stewart Authors: Michele Simons Project No.: www.railcrc.net.au P4.114 Project Name: Infrastructure Workers Curriculum Synopsis: The aim of this project was to develop resources to support the delivery of selected units from the Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure. This report details: • the processes for selecting the units of competency used as the basis for developing the resources • how the resources were developed, using the expertise of Subject Matter Experts from the industry and specialist instructional designers with processes which were managed by the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council. The resources developed from this project consisted of a Participant Assessment Workbook, a Participant Guide and Registered Training Organisation Guide for each unit of competency included in the scope of the project. These resources can be adopted and adapted by rail operators which either offer the Certificate III Rail Infrastructure national qualification in their own right, or work with external registered training organisations delivering the training on their behalf. 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[Template Version: 19/03/13] CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page ii Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Table of Contents Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................................................... iv Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................................................................................................................................ v 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 2. Planning and negotiating the development of the training resources ..................................................................... 2 3. 2.1 Identifying the occupational areas ................................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Establishing the development team ................................................................................................................. 2 2.3 Finalising the skill sets and units of competency .............................................................................................. 3 Developing the learning and assessment resources................................................................................................. 6 3.1 The development process ................................................................................................................................. 6 3.2 The learning and assessment resources that were developed......................................................................... 6 3.2.1 Participant Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 6 3.2.2 Participant Assessment Workbook ........................................................................................................... 7 3.2.3 RTO/Facilitator Guide................................................................................................................................ 7 4. Validating the learning and assessment resources................................................................................................... 8 5. Lessons learnt from the process ............................................................................................................................... 9 Reference ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Appendix 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Appendix 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Appendix 3 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28 CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page iii Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Executive Summary This report provides a description of the processes used to develop learning and assessment resources for rail infrastructure workers using the TLISC Training Package for the Rail Sector. The aim of this project was to further demonstrate how the development of resources could be undertaken when a national approach to competence development was deemed to be desirable by the industry. Drawing on current practices and the expertise of a group of CRC participant organisations, the project has facilitated the development of Participant Guides, Participant Assessment Workbooks and RTO/Facilitator Guides for three skill sets (Track Examination, Track Maintenance and Track Construction) and five core units from the Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure. Copies of these resources can be accessed from the TLISC website at: http://resources.tlisc.org.au/resources/view/resource/21,312,58,107. CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page iv Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Abbreviations and Acronyms AQF AQTF NSSC RTO TLISC CRC for Rail Innovation Australian Qualifications Framework Australian Quality Training Framework National Skills Standards Council Registered Training Organisation Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council February 2014 Page v Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers 1. Introduction Across the rail industry there has been a growing awareness of the value of greater collaboration among rail organisations with regard to approaches to training for their workforces. The CRC for Rail Innovation’s Education Strategy makes particular reference to the need for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of training courses by promoting the use of improved resources. A review of rail qualifications by the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) in 2010 led to the development of a Training Package which contains a new training and qualifications framework for occupational groups such as Infrastructure Workers and Rail Operations. Taking information from a range of internal and external bodies, this review involved evaluating, rewriting or developing new units of competency which were organised into a number of qualifications. At that time, the rail industry was keen to begin using these new qualifications as soon as they become available in 2011, but recognised that successful implementation required a more strategic approach to the development of training resources. Historically, rail organisations in each state have relied on their own in‐house developed training materials, administered either through internal training departments or through relationships with external consultants. Three factors acted as a catalyst to drive changes to this approach. Firstly, while these materials had served individual organisations well, previous research undertaken for the CRC (McKenzie and Simons 2010) had illustrated how the use of a purpose built evaluation framework could support decision-making and access to industry-endorsed approaches to competence development and maintenance which has national currency. Secondly, with the advent of the Training Package which provided an industry endorsed national framework of qualifications for a range of occupational groups within the industry, previous approaches to providing training needed to be reviewed in order to bring them into alignment with the qualification requirements. Thirdly, the CRC for Rail Innovation, with its program on workforce development, provided the ideal vehicle for a national set of resources, based on the newly endorsed Training Package for Rail Infrastructure Workers. The project to develop these resources had three objectives which corresponded to a number of defined stages: Stage 1: Stage 2: Stage 3: Planning and negotiating the development of the training resources: conduct a needs analysis with selected rail organisations to identify areas of common need and negotiate a common framework of units of competency to be used as a basis for the development of the resources. This stage also included negotiating who would develop the resources and securing these services. Developing the learning and assessment resources: working with the selected units from the Training Package and Subject Matter Experts, instructional designers developed a draft set of materials consisting of learning and assessment resources for participants and a resource to support the registered training organisation which would deliver the training. Validating the learning and assessment resources: the draft training resources were then validated using a number of strategies, including assessment by an Australian Quality Training Framework Auditor and trialling parts of the materials in selected rail organisations. The following sections of this report outline the activities undertaken at each stage of the process to produce the final suite of training resources. CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 1 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers 2. Planning and negotiating the development of the training resources The first stage of the project concentrated on the development of a common understanding of the occupational areas which would form the focus for the training resources to be developed in the second stage of the project. This section describes this process along with the decisions that were made for selecting the appropriate people to undertake the development of the training resources. 2.1 Identifying the occupational areas The first part of this stage of the project used the evaluation methodology that had been developed as part of Project P4.105 (McKenzie and Simons 2010). Initial negotiations with CRC participants in the project had determined that four occupational areas were to be targeted in the project – track maintenance/inspection, structures, mechanical signalling and ganger/team leader. In order to establish what currently exists in terms of the training for these four areas a brief mapping exercise was undertaken. This mapping exercise was seen as an important way of developing a shared understanding of the participant organisations’ training needs. This was important for a number of reasons: • • • the needs in these areas varied across participant organisations – some organisations already had training available; others were moving to build on skill sets (e.g. induction, specific skill sets from the existing TLI10 Training Package; and in other cases pressing needs arising from the existing workforce profile were being addressed (e.g. ganger/team leader) because of this variety of needs it was anticipated that, while it would ultimately be likely that the focus of the project would need to be narrowed, at this initial stage it was important to gauge needs across these broad areas the mapping exercise was seen as a means of capturing lists of training materials that were already in existence for the four areas, what materials/training might be under development and how access to these materials might be made available to the research team to support the development of the new national materials. A template for the mapping exercise (see Appendix 1) was developed and circulated to the six participant rail organisations. Data from this exercise were then analysed and reported back to the Project Steering Group. The outcomes of this exercise can be found in Appendix 2. 2.2 Establishing the development team Parallel with this activity, a process was undertaken to liaise with the TLISC who were the developers of the recently endorsed Training Package and to make decisions about the engagement of an instructional designer to develop the training resources and the processes that would be used to develop the training resources. Meetings with TLISC assisted in identifying a number of skill sets and core units of competency which were considered to best match the needs of the participant organisations. As a result of these discussions the TLISC was invited to make a submission for the development of the training resources. This decision was made for a number of reasons, including: • as developers of the Training Package, TLISC had in-depth knowledge of the package and its contents • through the process of developing the Training Package, TLISC had developed a wide network of Subject Matter Experts who could be called upon to assist with the development of the training resources • as an Industry Skills Council with in-depth knowledge of the rail industry, TLISC had the credibility with industry which was crucial in ensuring their engagement with the development process. The proposal from TLISC was put to the Project Steering Committee and was endorsed. TLISC then put forward a proposal to undertake the work which, with some further modification, was subsequently accepted by both the Project Steering Committee and the CRC. CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 2 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Once TLISC was formally sub-contracted to undertake the materials development, a dedicated Project Manager was allocated to the project. The Project Manager was responsible for all aspects of the project, including facilitating engagement with key industry stakeholders through the CRC and managing the design and content of the training resources. Once appointed, the Project Manager worked collaboratively with the Project Steering Committee to secure the services of an instructional designer. The choice of this person was facilitated by rail organisations offering recommendations based on their experiences of working with selected individuals. Again, the individuals selected for this process had prior knowledge and experience of working with rail organisations and with the TLISC. 2.3 Finalising the skill sets and units of competency Once the analysis of the mapping exercise was completed, the Project Steering Committee met to make a final decision about the units of competency from the most recently endorsed Training Package that would be used to form the basis for the development of the training resources. Training Packages are an important part of national training arrangements. These materials which, are endorsed by the relevant industry, provide key information for registered training organisations and instructional designers which ensure that the training and assessment is delivered in accordance with industry standards and the qualifications that are subsequently issued are meaningful and match the skills requirements of the industry. Training Packages consist of a number of components that are endorsed by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) and, as such, are mandated materials which must be used to develop learning and assessment resources for training leading to a nationally recognised vocational education and training qualification in Australia. These mandatory components include: • Competency standards – these standards consist of units of competency which identify discrete workplace functions. Each unit expresses the performance expected of a worker in terms of the knowledge and skills that underpin competent performance, the workplace numeracy and literacy requirements and the occupational health and safety requirements associated with a work function. • Assessment guidelines – these guidelines set out the requirements which an industry specifies to ensure that all assessment reflects accepted industry standards and the quality assurance standards contained in the Australian Quality Training Framework. • Qualifications framework – this framework provides details of the ways in which units of competency can be ‘packaged’ into qualifications. These ‘packaging’ rules are designed to protect the integrity of nationally recognised qualifications issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework. In addition to qualifications, Training Packages also allow for the recognition of skill sets. These clusters of units of competency are usually linked to a specific and defined industry need. They are not a qualification, but can be used as a means of designing learning and assessment resources which directly match the training needs for a defined role within a workplace. Drawing on the outcomes of the mapping exercise and the current Training Package, the Project Steering Committee determined that learning and assessment resources would be developed for a total of 11 units of competency consisting of a selected number of core units and three skill sets from the TLI10 (Version 1) Training Package. This decision represented a compromise position amongst the core Participants of the CRC project. It reflected the areas of need that were shared across organisations, and where development of training resources was not planned to be undertaken by those organisations but where the activity of the CRC project could complement the training priorities within their respective organisations. The units of competency for the skill sets, and the core units, were as follows. Track examination TLIB9909A/TLIB3099A TLI10009A/TLIB3100A TLIB9409A/TLIB3094A CRC for Rail Innovation Examine track infrastructure Visually inspect track infrastructure Check and repair track geometry February 2014 Page 3 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Track maintenance TLIB9509A/TLIB3095A TLIB9409A/TLIB3094A TLIX1909A/TLIS3026A TLIX2009A/TLIS2027A Check and repair points and crossings Check and repair track geometry Implement track maintenance and construction Install and maintain surface track drainage Track construction TLIB9409A/TLIB3094A TLIX1909A/TLIS3026A TLIX2009A/TLIS2027A Check and repair track geometry Implement track maintenance and construction Install and maintain surface track drainage Core TLIE107C/TLIE2001A TLIE707B/TLIE2007A TLIF307C/TLIF3003A TLIJ207C/TLIJ3002A TLIU107B/TLIU/4001A Present routine workplace information Use communication systems Implement and monitor OH & S procedures Apply quality systems Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures While this project was underway, the Training Package was subject to further amendments. These were incorporated into a new version of the Training Package released in 2011. Consultation with the Project Steering Committee resulted in some changes being made to the resources that would be developed. Some resources were not developed further as the units of competency were no longer components of the skills sets. These units were: TLIX2009A/TLIS2027A: Install and maintain surface track drainage, and TLIU107B/TLIU/4001A: Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures. Resources were developed for the following new units in the revised Training Package: TLIE2029A: Conduct workplace information briefings, RIICCM203A: Carry out measurements and calculations, and RIICCM203A: Read and interpret plans and specifications. Thus, the final set of units of competency for which materials were developed is set out below: Track examination LIB9909A/TLIB3099A TLI10009A/TLIB3100A Examine track infrastructure Visually inspect track infrastructure Track maintenance TLIB9509A/TLIB3095A TLIB9409A/TLIB3094A TLIX1909A/TLIS3026A CRC for Rail Innovation Check and repair points and crossings Check and repair track geometry Implement track maintenance and construction February 2014 Page 4 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Track construction TLIB9409A/TLIB3094A TLIX1909A/TLIS3026A RIICCM203A Check and repair track geometry Implement track maintenance and construction Read and interpret plans and specifications Core RIICCM203A TLIE2029A TLIE707B/TLIE2007A TLIF307C/TLIF3003A TLIJ207C/TLIJ3002A CRC for Rail Innovation Carry out measurements and calculations Conduct workplace information briefings Use communication systems Implement and monitor OH & S procedures Apply quality systems February 2014 Page 5 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers 3. Developing the learning and assessment resources 3.1 The development process The TLISC had developed a robust process which had previously been used to develop assessment materials for the rail industry. This process was adapted to include processes that incorporated the development of the learning resources needed for this project. This process consisted of 10 steps: 1. developing an overall plan for the project by consulting with key industry stakeholders and the TLISC Training Package consultant to determine the overall plan for the development of the resources 2. identifying Subject Matter Experts to develop the content of the resources 3. developing and reviewing the first draft of the resources (an example of the template used in this reviewing process can be found in Appendix 3) 4. reviewing draft materials and incorporating feedback into a second draft of the resources 5. seeking an audit of the draft materials with an independent Australian Quality Training Framework Auditor 6. seeking further feedback on a second draft of the materials from the Project Steering Committee and key stakeholders 7. incorporating this feedback into a final draft of the resources 8. conducting a validation exercise with a sample of the resources with selected rail organisations 9. editing and formatting the final draft resources 10. signing off and release of the completed materials. The Project Manager based in TLISC had oversight of each of these steps and worked closely with the Project Steering Committee, Project Leader and the two Instructional Designers who were employed over the life of the project. 3.2 The learning and assessment resources that were developed The learning and assessment resources consisted of three documents: 1. Participant Guide 2. Participant Assessment Workbook 3. RTO/Facilitator Guide These three documents were produced for each unit of competency. Collectively, they form the basis for the delivery and assessment strategy for each unit which individual rail organisations can then adapt to their particular context as required by the Australian Quality Training Framework. 3.2.1 Participant Guide This resource sets out the learning tasks that must be completed by each learner/employee prior to undertaking the assessment tasks set out in the Assessment Workbook. Each Guide consists of four parts: 1. an introduction which gives information about the unit of competency that is the focus of the guide, the learning and assessment process, how evidence of competency will be collected and what the learner/employee needs to do in order to be able to demonstrate their competence 2. the learning tasks that assist the learner/employee to develop the knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency. These learning tasks include a variety of activities, including structured activities which can be completed off-the-job as well as activities that require the CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 6 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers completion of actual work tasks. These learning tasks can be modified to suit the specific requirements of learners/employees 3. the unit of competency that is the focus of the learning resources 4. a glossary of terms used in the learning resource. These resources are intended to be used by the learner/employee in conjunction with the support of a trainer or facilitator. 3.2.2 Participant Assessment Workbook This resource sets out the assessment tasks that need to be completed by the learner/employee in order to demonstrate their competence. Each workbook contains: • details of the scope of the assessment tool with the assessment tasks mapped against the relevant elements from the unit of competency • a series of assessment tasks which includes tasks that must be demonstrated in the workplace and questions which allow the learner/employee to demonstrate their knowledge that underpins their performance. Each assessment task includes details of the resources to which the learner/employee will need access (e.g. workplace policies and procedures) and the additional conditions that must be met as part of any workplace assessment (e.g. conducting a hazard analysis before completing the task, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, having the correct equipment, observing all safety requirements) • a proforma for Assessor details and feedback to be recorded for the learner/employee. 3.2.3 RTO/Facilitator Guide This resource is directed at meeting the needs of industry stakeholders, assessors, RTOs and auditors. It contains a range of information to facilitate the implementation of the learning and assessment processes for learners/employees for the specified unit of competency. The document offers advice on matters such as contextualisation, issuing statements of attainment, the roles and responsibilities of facilitators and assessors and an overview of the potential learners. It includes: • details of each learning task (purpose, instructions for the facilitator, resources and an outline of the knowledge and skills to be covered in the learning process) • assessment tools and marking guidelines • resources to assist with mapping learning and to record evidence • information on the use of third party reports • information on recording final results. CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 7 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers 4. Validating the learning and assessment resources The process of validating the learning and assessment resources was the final step in the development process. Validation involved: • checking the learning resources to ensure that they: o were fit for purpose o were comprehensive in terms of their coverage of the requirements set out in the units of competency o took into account the diversity of learners/employees and rail organisations in which they might be used • checking the assessment materials to ensure that the tools and processes would facilitate the collection of valid, reliable, sufficient, current and authentic evidence in order that reasonable judgements could be made as to the competence of the learners/employees undertaking the assessment. The validation process included the following steps: • establishing a validation schedule • identifying the resources to be included in the validation exercise • identifying the parties to be included in the validation exercise • completing the validation exercise and incorporating feedback into the final versions of the materials. The validation schedule consisted of three forms of validation: 1. internal validation with TLISC staff using established TLISC procedures 2. external validation by an Australian Quality Training Framework Auditor 3. reviewing materials and trialling their use with five rail organisations. The validation exercise provided some useful feedback on the final draft documents as well as a clear endorsement of the materials. The final versions of the resources that resulted from the validation process can be accessed from the TLISC website at http://resources.tlisc.org.au/resources/view/resource/21,312,58,107 CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 8 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers 5. Lessons learnt from the process The process of developing a suite of learning and assessment resources for infrastructure workers in rail organisations provided an opportunity to examine what the movement to a shared, national approach to developing training resources might entail. Building on the experiences of previous work (McKenzie and Simons 2010), the processes adopted here have demonstrated how information from a variety of organisations offering training on the same topic can be synthesised to give a clear indication of the extent to which national training resources for an occupational group might be conceptualised. Further, this work shows how nationally accredited Training Packages can be used as a basis for developing these training resources. The role of the Industry Skills Council (TLISC) in facilitating this process was critical. As the author of the Training Package, TLISC was well placed to understand the Training Package and the Australian Quality Training Framework requirements that the resources needed to meet. Their networks and credibility with the rail industry facilitated the support necessary for the development processes. As the custodian of the Training Package who has responsibility for the regular updating of these materials, TLISC is well placed to undertake revisions to the learning and assessment materials as the contents of the Training Package are revised over time with feedback from the rail industry. The role of the CRC more widely cannot be under-estimated in this process. The CRC provided the necessary resources in terms of funds to employ a Project Manager and two Instructional Designers required to complete the project, as well as bringing together vocational education and training and adult education expertise from the university sector with the expertise of the TLISC. These resources, which under normal circumstances would have been individually sourced by each rail organisation engaged in resource development, were shared across the participant organisations involved in the project. The process, however, was not without its challenges. The cost in terms of time to establish a shared platform to develop national approaches to training is high. One could argue that this initial ‘up-front cost’ can be more than offset by later savings through avoiding duplication of effort in scoping out and developing training programs inside individual organisations. The length of this process does not always fit with the perceived immediacy and urgency with which some training needs must be met. However, again, the processes developed within this project can act as a useful archive which can inform decision making and point to useful ways in which collaboration across different rail organisations might be facilitated in future developmental endeavours. Finally, the process of developing shared learning and assessment resources relies heavily on input from subjectmatter experts. While significant amounts of information to develop learning and assessment resources can be obtained from earlier versions of these materials, input from those most familiar and experienced with actual work functions that are the focus of the training is vital. It is through this input from such experts that the tacit (or hidden) curriculum becomes apparent and can, where possible, be codified into the learning and assessment documentation. CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 9 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Reference McKenzie, S & Simons, M 2010, Evaluation framework and national curriculum for Track Safety Awareness Training, final report from Project P4.105, CRC for Rail Innovation, Brisbane. CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 10 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Appendix 1 CURRICULUM AND TRAINING MATERIALS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS MAPPING EXERCISE Name of Organisation: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: Name______________________________________________________ Phone Number_______________ Email__________________________________________________________________________________ Introductory questions GangerTeam leader Mechanical signaller Structures Track inspection Track maintenance Which of these areas of infrastructure development are important for your organisation? Can you provide any current training programs (and their associated materials) that your organisation currently uses for the infrastructure work function/roles in your organisation? Can you provide any work that your organisation is currently undertaking to develop training programs for the infrastructure work function/roles in your organisation? CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 11 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Work Role: Track Maintenance Currently offered to workers Is under development or consideration for development 1. Name of training course? 2. Certificate Level (I, II, III etc.), if relevant? 3. Who are the target audience for this training? For example, is the course designed for workers who have been employed at a certain level, who have been employed for a particular length of time, etc.? CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 12 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Currently offered to workers Is under development or consideration for development 4. Units of competency/skills sets that have been used as a basis for the development of the course (if relevant)? Please list these CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 13 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Currently offered to workers 5. Length of course? 6. How is / will this course be delivered? Please tick as many options as are relevant to your course ___ hours ____months ____ weeks Face-to-face in a training room/facility Using totally on-line delivery Is under development or consideration for development ___ hours ____months ____ weeks Face-to-face in a training room/facility Using totally on-line delivery Using a combination of online and faceto-face training Using a combination of online and face-to-face training Using a combination of online and learning in the workplace Using a combination of online and learning in the workplace Using a combination of faceto-face training and learning in the workplace Using a combination of faceto-face training and learning in the workplace 7. Any other information that you think is relevant about this course? CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 14 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Appendix 2 Introductory questions Organisatio n1 Organisation 2 Organisation 3 Which of these areas of infrastructur e development are important for your organisation ? N/A; data provided for Track Inspection; Mechanical Signalling and Structures Ganger/Tea m Leader; Track Maintenanc e; Track Inspection Mechanical Signaller; Structures; Track Inspection; Track Maintenance Nil; course developmen t currently being undertaken in three areas Track Inspection; Mechanical Signalling and Structures Can provide Way Maintainer Induction Program Can provide Assessment Tools and recertificatio n Checklists for Track Inspection and Track Maintenance roles (these are being developed) Can you provide any current training programs (and their associated materials) OR details of programs that your organisation currently is developing for the infrastructur e work function/role s in your organisation ? Currently developing Ganger/Tea m Leader and Track Inspection No training courses for Structures Organisation 4 Awaiting additional data and verification Organisatio n5 No response Organisatio n6 No response Mechanical Signaller; Structures; Track Inspection; Track Maintenance; Ganger/Team Leader May not be able to provide materials; has courses Cert 2 and 3 for all but structures (based on TLI TP) For Structures - Not out of TP – own enterprise training program – developed curriculum and materials – customised – already qualified as professionals; contextualised training for enterprise Additional information: An area that is very important to the enterprise is training in the electrical area CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 15 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers (electrical overhead) – critical to its operation. Enterprise specific training is provided in this area. For example – ‘Permit training’ the provision of training for specific functions/occupatio ns where working on lines and required to shut down power in order to be able to work safely - - this is not covered by VET qualifications Also because enterprise employs electrical trades – have apprentices – they complete Cert III in Electro technology (with RTO); also employs tradespersons who require contextualised training to enable them to work in rail industry. CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 16 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Track Inspection Organisation 1 • • Currently developing a competency and non-competency based training for this area; the name of the proposed course is TLI – Rail Traction; course(s) could be developed at Certificate II, III, IV dependant on need; the target audience is all Track & Structures ‘wages’ and some ‘salaried’ staff whether they are new to the organisation or have been in the role for a length of time; the course is planned to be delivered using a combination of face to face and workplace learning The following units of competency are planned to be covered in the course(s) Apply Awareness of Safe working Rules & Regulations Work Safely in the Construction Industry Maintain and Use Hand Tools (Core) Clean Equipment and Restore Worksite (SpecTLI21309-Track Surfacing) Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods (Core) Participate in Basic Workplace Communications (Core) Follow OHS Procedures (Core) Conduct Housekeeping Activities (Elective A) Work Effectively with Others (Elective A) Apply Customer Service Skills (Elective A) Check and Assess Operational Capabilities of Equipment (SpecTLI21309-Track Surfacing) Install and Maintain Guard Rails (Elective A) Operate Minor Mechanical Equipment (Spec TLI21309 - Track Work) Operate On Track Self Propelled Equipment (SpecTLI21309-Track Surfacing) Use Communication Systems (Elective A) Apply Environmental Procedures to Rail Infrastructure Install Railway Sleepers (Spec TLI21309 - Track Work) Install Rail (Spec TLI21309 - Track Work) Install and Replace Rail Joints Install and Service Rail Lubrication Equipment Install and Repair Fences and Gates Install and Maintain Rock Structures Implement Pest and Vegetation Control Program Implement Structures Maintenance and Installation of Minor Structures Implement and monitor OHS Procedures Coordinate Breakdowns and Emergencies Install and Repair Rail Earthworks Estimate/Calculate Mass, Area and Quantity Dimensions Lead a Work Team or Group Visually Inspect Track Infrastructure Check and Repair Track Geometry Prepare Workplace Documents Test Equipment and Isolate Faults Apply Quality Systems Test rail using ultrasonic equipment Test rail using Non-destructive testing equipment Implement and Coordinate Accident/emergency Processes Develop Rosters Apply and Amend Rosters Conduct Inspections of Safe working Procedures and Infrastructure Promote Effective Workplace Practice CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 17 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Organisation 2 Certificate III under development ; course targeted at Way Maintainers with at least two years’ experience and a Cert II; the course will be delivered using face to face training and workplace learning; learners will receive materials in advance of classroom training and will complete and submit some comprehension questions as part of this The following units are from the Track Examination skill set and also from the core requirements for Cert III; currently developing the practical units: examine track infrastructure, visually inspect track infrastructure and check and repair track geometry; some of the other units will be incorporated in material (use communication systems, apply quality systems) TLIB9909A Examine track infrastructure Other units will be developed after technical elements for TI and ganger complete: TLIB10009A Visually inspect track infrastructure TLIB9409A Check and repair track geometry TLIF307C Implement and monitor OHS procedures TLIE707B Use communication systems TLIE107C Present routine workplace information TLIJ207C Apply quality systems TLIU107B Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures The units below are under consideration for track inspector. These have been selected based on a work requirement identified before the training package was revised. Some are now less relevant for track inspectors, particularly adjust rail and check and repair points and crossings TLIB10209A Adjust rail TLIB9509A Check and repair points and crossings TLIL307C Conduct induction process TLIG207C Lead a work team or group BSBCMN302A Organise personal work priorities and development TLIA3807B Receive and store stock Organisation 3 For Track Maintenance and Track Inspection Roles Currently offer Basic Track Maintenance (Certificates 2 – new starters or within 6 months of commencing) ; Advanced Track Inspection (Certificate 3 – experienced track maintainers with 2 years or more of experience ); Rail Adjustment (Certificate2– employees with 12-18 months experience ); Alumunothermic Welding courses (Certificate 3 – employees with 12-18 months experience) The Certificate 2 in Track Maintenance consists of the following units of competency: TLIF607C Apply accident-emergency procedures TLII207D Apply customer service skills TLIF1007C Apply fatigue management strategies TLIU707B Care for the environment TLIL107C Complete workplace orientation/induction procedures TLIF207F Conduct housekeeping activities TLIF107C Follow OHS procedures TDTB3601A Install and maintain guard and check rails TLIX907B Install and maintain rail fastening and anchoring systems TLIB2807B Maintain and use hand tools TLIE307C Participate in basic workplace communication TLIX407B Replace railway sleepers TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods TLIX307B Undertake track ballast activity TLIE707B Use communication systems TLIG107C Work effectively with others The Certificate 3 Advanced Track Inspection consists of the following units of competency: CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 18 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers • TLIB3807B Maintain Track parameters • TLIB3907B Record and Analyse track parameters • TLIB4107B Visually inspect and monitor track The Certificate 2 in Rail Adjustment includes the following unit of competency: Establish and Maintain correct rail stress The Certificate 3 in Alumunothermic Welding includes the following unit of competency: TLIW407B Weld rail using Aluminorthmic Welding Technique For all courses - Training Material is owned by RTO, units of competence currently under review in connection with version of 4 of TLI package Delivery methods Certificate 2 in Track Maintenance - 2 week classroom plus OJW, prior class assessment and final assessment Certificate 3 in Advanced Track Inspection - 2weeks class room plus OJW, prior class assessment and final assessment Certificate 2 in Rail Adjustment - 3 days classroom Certificate 3in Alumunothermic Welding - 2 Weeks Classroom plus minimum 50 welds and assessment Organisation 4 Certificate in Rail Infrastructure(from TLI 10 Training Package) is offered – Level 2 and 3; Training is provided to both new and existing workers – union wants them to be trained to Cert III – then onto Cert IV; Looking at all positions – matching positions to qualifications – providing gap training; length of course as per purchasing guide( http://trainingsupport.otte.vic.gov.au/); uses a combination of face to face training and learning in the workplace; Training in this area is well catered for with the TLI Training Package, arrangements with RTO that provides training and enterprise based trainers CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 19 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Mechanical Signalling Organisation 1 • • Currently in the process of developing both a competency and non-competency based training program for the Signalling area; the course titles will reflect a combination of Rail Infrastructure and Electrical – Rail Signalling; the courses will be entitled Cert II – Rail Infrastructure and Cert IV – Electrical – Rail Signalling; the target audience is all Signals ‘wages’ and some ‘salaried’ staff whether they are new to the organisation or have been in the role for a length of time; the course is planned to be delivered using a combination of face to face and work based learning. The following units of competency are planned to be covered in the course(s) Apply Awareness of Safe working Rules & Regulations Work Safely in the Construction Industry Maintain and Use Hand Tools (Core) Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods (Core) Participate in Basic Workplace Communications (Core) Conduct Housekeeping Activities (Elective A) Work Effectively with Others (Elective A) Apply OHS practices in the workplace Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits Fix and secure equipment Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals Lay wiring and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures Compile and produce an electrotechnology report Document occupational hazards and risks in electrical Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits Install wiring and accessories for low voltage circuits Install low voltage electrical apparatus and associated equipment Verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations Select and arrange equipment for general electrical installations Find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits Develop and connect control circuits Assemble and wire internal electrical signalling equipment Maintain documentation Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs Provide quotations for installation or service jobs Deliver a service to customers Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Implement & monitor policies & procedures for environmentally sustainable electrotech work practice Maintain power signalling and protective relay interlocking systems Install and test computer based interlocking equipment Maintain computer based and solid state interlocking equipment Conduct routine inspecting and testing of new signal cables and lines Maintain electronic switched and microprocessor-based remote control systems CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 20 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Install and maintain transmission interface equipment Find and repair cable system faults Test equipment and isolate faults Install electrical power and control equipment for rail networks Coordinate and manage track protection Develop rail signalling maintenance programmes Decommission electrical and electro-mechanical signalling from service Test and commission power signalling equipment Maintain remote control and non-vital interlocking control systems Maintain power signalling and protected level crossing equipment Maintain on-site power operated point activating devices Install and maintain track circuit equipment Maintain computer based and solid state interlocking equipment Conduct route testing of new signal cables/line route Perform cable system test Assemble and wire internal electrical signalling equipment Install and maintain track circuit leads and bonds Maintain electronic signalling and communications systems Maintain electronic switched and micro processor-based remote control systems Install and maintain transmission interface equipment Install and maintain signalling power supplies Install and maintain power operated signalling equipment Repair power operated signalling equipment in a workshop Maintain power signalling and protective relay interlocking systems Decommission electrical and electromechanical signalling infrastructure equipment from service Test and commission power signalling and protected level crossing equipment Install and test computer based and solid state interlocking equipment Organisation 3 Currently Offer a mechanical signalling course delivered over 2 year period. (Material owned and delivered by Queensland Rail); Certificate 2 and 3; Mechanical Signalling employees, i.e. Section man, Signal Installer/certifier; the course is delivered using a combination of face to face training and learning in the workplace The following units of competency are the basis for development of the course: TLIB207C Test Equipment and isolate faults TLIB4607B Service and Clean Mechanical Signalling Equipment and Infrastructure TLIB4707B Repair and Adjust mechanical signalling equipment and Infrastructure TLIB5307B Maintain mechanical signalling locking and interlocking devices TLIS507B Install mechanical infrastructure for signalling TLIS907B Install mechanical signalling and interlocking devices TLIX Erect and Mount structures and housing for signalling equipment TLIS707B Decommission mechanical signalling equipment and infrastructure from service CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 21 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Organisation 4 Certificate in Rail Infrastructure(from TLI 10 Training Package) is offered – Level 2 and 3; Training is provided to both new and existing workers – union wants them to be trained to Cert III – then onto Cert IV; Looking at all positions – matching positions to qualifications – providing gap training; length of course as per purchasing guide( http://trainingsupport.otte.vic.gov.au/); uses a combination of face to face training and learning in the workplace; Training in this area is well catered for with the TLI Training Package, arrangements with RTO that provides training and enterprise based trainers CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 22 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Structures Organisation 1 • • Currently in the process of developing both a competency and non-competency based training program for the Structures area; the name of the proposed course is TLI – Rail Traction; the certificate levels to be covered could include II, III and IV; the target audience is all Track & Structures ‘wages’ and some ‘salaried’ staff whether they are new to the organisation or have been in the role for a length of time; the courses will be delivered using a combination of face to face and work place learning The following units of competency are planned to be covered in the course(s) Apply Awareness of Safe working Rules & Regulations Work Safely in the Construction Industry Maintain and Use Hand Tools (Core) Clean Equipment and Restore Worksite (SpecTLI21309-Track Surfacing) Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods (Core) Participate in Basic Workplace Communications (Core) Follow OHS Procedures (Core) Conduct Housekeeping Activities (Elective A) Work Effectively with Others (Elective A) Apply Customer Service Skills (Elective A) Check and Assess Operational Capabilities of Equipment (SpecTLI21309-Track Surfacing) Install and Maintain Guard Rails (Elective A) Operate Minor Mechanical Equipment (Spec TLI21309 - Track Work) Operate On Track Self Propelled Equipment (SpecTLI21309-Track Surfacing) Use Communication Systems (Elective A) Apply Environmental Procedures to Rail Infrastructure Install Railway Sleepers (Spec TLI21309 - Track Work) Install Rail (Spec TLI21309 - Track Work) Install and Replace Rail Joints Install and Service Rail Lubrication Equipment Install and Repair Fences and Gates Install and Maintain Rock Structures Implement Pest and Vegetation Control Program Implement Structures Maintenance and Installation of Minor Structures Implement and monitor OHS Procedures Coordinate Breakdowns and Emergencies Install and Repair Rail Earthworks Estimate/Calc Mass, Area and Quantity Dimensions Lead a Work Team or Group Visually Inspect Track Infrastructure Check and Repair Track Geometry Prepare Workplace Documents Test Equipment and Isolate Faults Apply Quality Systems Test rail using ultrasonic equipment Test rail using Non-destructive testing equipment Implement and Coordinate Accident/emergency Procedures Develop Rosters Apply and Amend Rosters Conduct Inspections of Safe working Procedures and Infrastructure Promote Effective Workplace Practice Organisation 3 CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 23 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers There are no courses currently available in this area CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 24 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Track Maintenance Organisation 2 • Currently offers Way Maintainer Induction Program – Track Safety Awareness course – this course forms the first part of Certificate II requirements; Targeted at newly hired way maintainers course is structured to suit employees new to the industry without previous rail experience and workers new to V/Line (that is, they have rail or similar experience); the course is delivered using a combination of face to face and work based learning; Learner is assigned a coach within the work team - predominantly workplace learning. • The following units of competency are covered in the course: TLIB2807B Maintain and use hand tools TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods TLIE307C Participate in basic workplace communications TLIF107B Follow OHS procedures TLIF6207B Apply awareness of safe working rules and regulations CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry • The balance of Cert II requirements will be developed in the future covering the following units of competency: TLIU707B Care for the environment TLIU809A Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure Environment units are being rolled out to all infrastructure workers. These elements are also included in the Way Maintainer induction course although with modified assessment materials. This training will also be provided using a combination of on line, face to face and workplace learning: All infrastructure workers will receive environmental training; this will be delivered during toolbox meetings; rollout will commence within two months. Organisation 3 For Track Maintenance and Track Inspection Roles Currently offer Basic Track Maintenance (Certificates 2 – new starters or within 6 months of commencing) ; Advanced Track Inspection (Certificate 3 – experienced track maintainers with 2 years or more of experience ); Rail Adjustment (Certificate2– employees with 12-18 months experience ); Alumunothermic Welding courses (Certificate 3 – employees with 12-18 months experience) The Certificate 2 in Track Maintenance consists of the following units of competency: TLIF607C Apply accident-emergency procedures TLII207D Apply customer service skills TLIF1007C Apply fatigue management strategies TLIU707B Care for the environment TLIL107C Complete workplace orientation/induction procedures TLIF207F Conduct housekeeping activities TLIF107C Follow OHS procedures TDTB3601A Install and maintain guard and check rails TLIX907B Install and maintain rail fastening and anchoring systems TLIB2807B Maintain and use hand tools TLIE307C Participate in basic workplace communication TLIX407B Replace railway sleepers TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods TLIX307B Undertake track ballast activity TLIE707B Use communication systems TLIG107C Work effectively with others The Certificate 3 Advanced Track Inspection consists of the following units of competency: • TLIB3807B Maintain Track parameters CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 25 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers • TLIB3907B Record and Analyse track parameters • TLIB4107B Visually inspect and monitor track The Certificate 2 in Rail Adjustment includes the following unit of competency: Establish and Maintain correct rail stress The Certificate 3 in Alumunothermic Welding includes the following unit of competency: TLIW407B Weld rail using Aluminorthmic Welding Technique For all courses - Training Material is owned by RTO, units of competence currently under review in connection with version of 4 of TLI package Delivery methods Certificate 2 in Track Maintenance - 2 week classroom plus OJW, prior class assessment and final assessment Certificate 3 in Advanced Track Inspection - 2weeks class room plus OJW, prior class assessment and final assessment Certificate 2 in Rail Adjustment - 3 days classroom Certificate 3in Alumunothermic Welding - 2 Weeks Classroom plus minimum 50 welds and assessment CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 26 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Organisation 4 Certificate in Rail Infrastructure(from TLI 10 Training Package) is offered – Level 2 and 3; Training is provided to both new and existing workers – union wants them to be trained to Cert III – then onto Cert IV; Looking at all positions – matching positions to qualifications – providing gap training; length of course as per purchasing guide( http://trainingsupport.otte.vic.gov.au/); uses a combination of face to face training and learning in the workplace; Training in this area is well catered for with the TLI Training Package, arrangements with RTO that provides training and enterprise based trainers Ganger/Team Leader Organisation 2 A course expected to be at Certificate III level is under development; course will be targeted at current Track Inspectors or experienced Way Maintainers; course will be developed using a combination of face to face training and workplace learning; learners will receive materials in advance of classroom training and will complete and submit some comprehension questions as part of this The following units were identified based on workplace requirements against the previous training package. They will be developed after the TI technical materials are completed: TLIB9109A Measure and record track geometry TLIX3109A Install points and crossings TLIF707C Implement and coordinate accident/emergency procedures The following units were identified based on workplace requirements against the previous training package. They will be developed after all technical materials are completed. TLIB4207B Conduct inspection of safe working procedures and infrastructure TLIU107B Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures TLIF1407C Develop and maintain a safe workplace TLIL3307B Promote effective workplace practice TLIP507C Manage workplace information TLIG607C Facilitate work team Organisation 4 Certificate in Rail Infrastructure(from TLI 10 Training Package) is offered – Level 2 and 3; Training is provided to both new and existing workers – union wants them to be trained to Cert III – then onto Cert IV; Looking at all positions – matching positions to qualifications – providing gap training; length of course as per purchasing guide( http://trainingsupport.otte.vic.gov.au/); uses a combination of face to face training and learning in the workplace; Training in this area is well catered for with the TLI Training Package, arrangements with RTO that provides training and enterprise based trainers CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 27 Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Appendix 3 Evaluation of draft learning resources TLI10 V1.1 Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure PHASE 1 – TRACK EXAMINATION STREAM TLIB3099A: EXAMINE TRACK INFRASTRUCTURE* TLIB3100A: VISUALLY INSPECT TRACK INFRASTRUCTURE* TLIB3094A: CHECK AND REPAIR TRACK GEOMETRY PHASE 2 – CORE TLIE2001A: PRESENT ROUTINE WORKPLACE INFORMATION TLIE2007A: USE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS TLIF3003A: IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR OH&S PROCEDURES TLIJ3002A: APPLY QUALITY SYSTEMS TLIU4001A: IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Dear Reviewer Thank you for agreeing to review this draft learning resource as your comments will enable the developer to fine-tune the materials before publication. It is essential you have read and are familiar with the relevant units of competency prior to reviewing this learning resource. Please return the completed form by XXXX to XXXX. Please tick the relevant boxes below: I have read the units of competency prior to reviewing this learning resource I have reviewed the resources CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 28 1. The resources are of a high standard. 2. The resources require the facilitator to get involved and participate in the learning. 3. The materials are useful and easy to use for the facilitator and for the participant. 4. There is enough variety in the learning materials. 5. There is opportunity for participants to interact with the facilitator. 6. The materials are appropriate for on-the-job and off-thejob learning. 7. The activities are relevant to industry needs. 8. The terms used are accurate for the resource. 9. The scenarios are realistic. 10. The level of learning in the activities matches the demonstrated level of competency. 11. The learning activities are sequenced appropriately. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree GENERAL COMMENTS Disagree Strongly disagree Training for Rail Infrastructure Workers Did you identify any gaps in the learning resources? (type here) The things I liked BEST about the learning resources were: (type here) The things I liked LEAST about the learning resources were: (type here) Name: ____________________________________________________________ Position: ____________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________ CRC for Rail Innovation February 2014 Page 29