Ensuring competence and the assimilation of information in online training
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
22.9.2020
2020-S27
Suosituksen perustelu
Training in the use of new systems and regulations related to shunting is increasingly con-ducted online. This leaves the verification of competence partly at the responsibility of the students themselves. Self-direction, the requirements of planning your own studies, and the assimilation of information and verification of competence are emphasized in online training.
Recommendation
Railway training institutions, infrastructure managers and railway operators develop their online training in order to ensure the assimilation of the required information and the professional competence of employees taking the courses.
Suosituksen tarkennus
Self-studies must be supported with guidance in both the assimilation and application of the subject matter.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
Training in the use of new systems and regulations related to shunting is increasingly con-ducted online. This leaves the verification of competence partly at the responsibility of the students themselves. Self-direction, the requirements of planning your own studies, and the assimilation of information and verification of competence are emphasized in online training.
Investigation report
R2019-S1 Theme investigation of shunting accidents and incidents