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Accident on the track: an e-learning resource for workers in the rail industry.

This is an e-learning resource with extra activities and assessment tools for workers in the transport industries assessed at National Reporting System (NRS) 3 or lower. It provides support materials for trainers, assists with workplace communication, active listening, pronunciation, language and literacy and aids development of skills in working effectively with others, computer use and customer service. The target audiences are workers employed in the rail and tram transport and distribution industries who have limited experience in the use of electronically delivered learning tools and workers in geographically isolated work sites who are unable to be released from work for mainstream training.

Editorial details

Adult Multicultural Education Service (AMES).

Imprint: Melbourne: Adult Multicultural Education Service, 2004. CD ROM.

Availability

Available for purchase from:

Cost

Purchase price $29.95

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Communicating Well

The resource includes an interactive CD and accompanying booklet that supports the LLN needs of workplace learners studying BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace from the Business Services Training Package (BSB07). This learning resource will support workers employed or preparing to enter the rail transport industry sector, those that need assistance with language and literacy, those with English as a second language and those undertaking the Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Rail Operations). Additionally, the resource will address the workplace communication needs of rail transport workers, including CALD employees, so that they are able to perform their roles to appropriate industry standards. 

Developer

Evolve Curriculum Development and Training Pty Ltd.

Availability

  • The resource can be accessed through Evolve Curriculum Development and Training Pty Ltd – www.evolvecdt.com

Cost

Purchase price: Nil – The resource can be accessed through the website.

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On the Track: Using Numbers Successfully

An interactive CD that supports the language and numeracy needs of workplace learners studying TLIE507C Carry out basic workplace calculations from the Transport and Logistics Training Package (TLI07). The materials will be customised for railroad employees but are not limited to this segment of the Transport and Logistics industry. The content will be introduced systematically through a variety of customised and interactive learning experiences and is designed to assist those in positions where the accurate and confident application of numeracy skills are an integral part of safe, routine work.

Editorial Details

Evolve Curriculum Development and Training Pty Ltd, 2009.

Availability

Copies of the resource can be obtained by contacting:

Cost

$11.00 GST inclusive.

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Skills Builder

  • Skills builder: planning for writing
  • Skills builder: key selection criteria
  • Skills builder: note-making
  • Skills builder: note-taking
  • Skills builder: reading, listening and remembering
  • Skills builder: taking notes at meetings
  • Skills builder: writing clear instructions
  • Skills builder: writing hints and tips
  • Skills builder: writing memos, emails and short reports
  • Skills builder: spelling.

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Writing on Track

This is a self-access resource containing seven booklets, one audio cassette and one CD ROM. The target audience is safeworking personnel and workgroup leaders who work in rail infrastructure organisations and who might need language and literacy support. It is also useful for workers needing a refresher or recertification. The booklets are:

  • Trainer guide
  • Skills book
  • Protection officer's diary
  • Track occupancy authority
  • Worksite protection plan
  • Pre-work brief
  • Talking to the network control officer.

The kit is designed to be used by employees either individually or with the help of a trainer or mentor. 

Editorial details

Authors: Barnard, Barbara; Brown, Kristine.

Abstract: Imprint: Petersham, NSW: RailCorp, 2005. various pagings, + audio cassette, + CD ROM.

Availability

  • Contact: David Green, Manager of Infrastructure Training at RailCorp, Email david.green@railcorp.nsw.gov.au.
    Ph: 0418961036
  • Document Delivery Officer
    DEEWR Library
    Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
    Location 702
    GPO Box 9880
    Canberra ACT 2601
    Australia.
    Ph: +612 6240 8848
    Fax: +612 6123 7109
  • National Centre for Vocational Education Research
    PO Box 8288
    Station Arcade
    Adelaide SA 5000
    Australia.
    Ph: +61 8 8230 8400
    Fax: +61 8 8212 3436
    Email: voced@ncver.edu.au.
    Document delivery service in accordance with Australian copyright laws.

Cost

Purchase price P&H only.

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