TLIF5023 – Undertake a derailment investigation
This course provides an overview of the mechanisms and factors that contribute to derailments, and advice on how to collect, inspect and interpret evidence. Investigating a derailment is a complex process – investigations must be conducted in a structured and comprehensive manner to correctly identify the causes of a derailment and the contributing factors that led to the derailment.
Learning Objectives
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- Increased awareness of investigations
- Evidence collection and ideas of what should be included in your report
- Correctly identify the contributing factors that caused the derailment
- Enhance your understanding of derailment investigation methodologies
- Gain knowledge of the impacts of operations, rollingstock and track-related contributors to derailments
- Build an understanding of rail management and incident reduction strategies
Course Overview
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This course provides an overview of the mechanisms and factors that contribute to derailments, and advice on how to collect, inspect and interpret evidence.
Investigating a derailment is a complex process. Investigations must be conducted in a structured and thorough manner to correctly identify the causes of derailment and the contributing factors that led to the derailment.
Over the three days you will learn more about:
- Theories of derailments
- Derailment reporting requirements
- Infrastructure and Operations derailment influence
- Track construction and maintenance influences
- POM, POL and POD and their impacts
- Wheel to rail interface issues
- Impact of human factors
- Prevention strategies
Who Should Attend
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This course will benefit anyone in the Australian rail industry who during the course of their duties is required to investigate derailments.
Attendees often include:
- Current and new rail safety investigators and inspectors
- Operation Superintendents/Managers
- Train and Track Engineers
- Safety Advisors/Safety management personnel
- Maintenance Managers
- Employees of rail and track regulators
Delivery Method
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This 3-day course is facilitator-led and relies heavily on class interaction and participation, sharing your experiences and knowledge about derailments and gaining insights from other participants. This face-to-face course is delivered using the following methods:
- Discussion and analysis of ATSB case studies
- Brain storming/break out groups
- Open discussion/question and answer sessions
- Knowledge assessment
- Practical on-site assessment (where available)
- Post course assessment (up to 8-16 hours)
Certificates
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Participants who successfully complete all assessment activities including post course work will receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit of competency TLIF5023 Undertake a derailment investigation issued by CERT.
Language Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N)
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Participants undergo an assessment prior to commencement of training which assists us to identify any learning support which may be required. This course requires participants to have language, literacy and numeracy skill levels to be able to:
- Read and understand work safety signs and symbols
- Read and understand workplace policies, procedures and information
- Understand basic spoken English
- Communicate basic safety-related information
National & International Course Enquiry
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Medical Requirement
No medical requirement for this course
To obtain a Rail Industry Worker card (RIW) you are required to undertake a medical assessment conducted by an ‘Authorised Health Professional’. Rail medicals test your ability to be in the rail corridor and hear instructions, move to a safe place, and maintain an awareness of your surroundings.