Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to manage train crewing and rostering
- Train timetables/schedules and running times for each line or service are identified and kept updated within roster operations
- Train running times/schedules are identified for each line or service to ensure all crewing requirements can be met
- Procedures to identify set workings or work tasks to be performed are identified for train operations to be carried out
- Potential operational problems and their impact on crewing needs are identified and contingency plans are developed
- Establish crew resourcing framework
- Individual fitness for work requirements are identified and confirmed as appropriate for train crewing requirements
- Fatigue management requirements are identified and taken into consideration
- Train crew qualifications and regulated competency requirements are identified and systems to monitor their ongoing currency are identified
- Organisational and workplace requirements are identified and strategies to manage them are developed and implemented
- Manage the development of train crew rosters
- Regulatory, organisational and workplace requirements are met in developing train crew rosters
- Strategies that allow sufficient flexibility to allow contingency plans to be implemented are identified, developed and applied
- Procedures are put in place to ensure rosters are circulated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Mechanisms are put in place to receive and address feedback from rostered personnel, and to identify and act upon acceptable modifications
- Procedures for documenting and distributing finalised train crew rosters to appropriate personnel are established and implemented
- Monitor train crew rosters
- Train crew rostering is reviewed at appropriate times to ensure it is meeting current and future regulatory and organisational requirements
- Issues with train crew rostering are identified and addressed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
- Train crew rosters are revised and disseminated as required