RISSB is stepping up its focus on training and will deliver courses online and face-to-face.
RISSB is launching a new learning management system (LMS) in the second half of 2020. The decision to invest in an LMS is part of a broader plan to automate RISSB processes and deliver more of its services virtually.
The online courses that will become available in late 2020 and early 2021 on the new LMS will be easy to enrol for, access, and complete. Among other things, the new system will enable course participants to learn at their own pace either in the workplace or from the comfort of their own home 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and access the LMS on multiple electronic devices. Being user friendly, the LMS will also make it easier for people to register to attend a RISSB course and pay for their course online by credit card in one single transaction.
In addition to offering online courses, the LMS will eventually contain a host of online resources that will assist with take-up of RISSB publications.
RISSB intends to apply for accreditation as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) within the next year. As an RTO, RISSB will be able to offer accredited courses, reinforcing the value of RISSB’s training program to the broader rail industry.
RISSB has recently purchased a student management system in preparation for becoming an RTO. The benefits of the Student Management System are:
- Streamlined enrolment process
- Automated processing of enrolments
- Instant invoicing and receipting
- Linked with the LMS.
Since the implementation of government restrictions and social distancing, RISSB has opted to conduct face-to-face training only in those situations where the requirements of both the Commonwealth and the host state can be met. But once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, RISSB’s flagship Rail Safety Investigation, Derailment Investigation and Analysis, and Safety Critical Communications courses will continue to be delivered face-to-face in learning facilities located across Australia.
To register your interest to attend a course, or to enquire about training delivery for 10 or more people in your workplace, please send an email to jreynolds@rissb.com.au