A WA parliamentary question regarding Westrail's freight locomotive operators' competency and accreditation, answered by the Minister for Transport, confirming accreditation under the Rail Safety Act 1998.

AnsweredQoN 372Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 August 2000
Portfolio
Transport

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(2) How many of these drivers have completed Australian Standards for Driver Competency? (3) What is the current plan schedule for ensuring all drivers attain this standard? Answered on 18 October 2000 The Minister

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Answered
18 October 2000
Response time
70 days
(1) Westrail employs 491 freight locomotive operators and 14 freight locomotive trainees (as at 9 August 2000). (2) All Westrail freight locomotive operators have been issued with track access permits which accredit operators to work at a particular competency level on the Westrail network. This accreditation forms part of Westrail's Rail Safety Management Plan which has been accredited under the WA Rail Safety Act 1998. (3) Not applicable.
(3) What is the current plan schedule for ensuring all drivers attain this standard? Answered on 18 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Westrail employs 491 freight locomotive operators and 14 freight locomotive trainees (as at 9 August 2000). (2) All Westrail freight locomotive operators have been issued with track access permits which accredit operators to work at a particular competency level on the Westrail network. This accreditation forms part of Westrail's Rail Safety Management Plan which has been accredited under the WA Rail Safety Act 1998. (3) Not applicable.
Answered on 18 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Westrail employs 491 freight locomotive operators and 14 freight locomotive trainees (as at 9 August 2000). (2) All Westrail freight locomotive operators have been issued with track access permits which accredit operators to work at a particular competency level on the Westrail network. This accreditation forms part of Westrail's Rail Safety Management Plan which has been accredited under the WA Rail Safety Act 1998. (3) Not applicable.

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