ABOUT OPERATIONAL LEARNING
SOLUTIONS
Operational Learning
Solutions specialises in tailored rail learning and
assessment product design and development as well as
offering consultancy services in the field of operational
Safeworking.
Operational Learning
Solutions brings over 42 years experience in the rail
industry spanning Safeworking operations from train crew and
train controller aspects, risk based Safeworking
implementation, review and design.
OLS has a strong background
in adult learning and development strategies and
methodologies. We also offer consulting services in risk
management and project management.
WHO WE ARE
Andrew Brice
Director
As the Director of
Operational Learning Solutions Pty Ltd, Andrew brings 25
years of operational Safeworking rail experience in the
following roles, Train crew, Train Control and Operation Learning and Development.
Andrew, during his time with
QR, has managed state-wide operational projects and
consulted for national and international projects, drawing
on his extensive operational Safeworking background, in his
role as Senior Learning and Development Consultant in the
Learning and Development section of QR.
Specialised skills and
knowledge that Andrew brings to Operational Learning
Solutions Pty Ltd. Include:
- Training coordination
- Preparing training
proposal
- Development of learning
resources and assessments for QR Safeworking
- Coordinating training
delivery to end users
- Conducting training
needs analysis
- Development of learning
resources and assessments for Safeworking systems and
procedures
- Development of learning
resources and assessments for competency based training
courses
Dan McKell
Director
Dan has 17 years experience
in the rail industry. He has previously worked for QR and
delivers a wealth of experience in the position of Director with Operational Learning Solutions Pty Ltd. He
has delivered for QR in the roles of Transport Operations
(1990-1993), Train Controller, Safeworking
Project Manager and Train Control Centre
Supervisor.
During his time with QR,
Dan was instrumental in the development of Safeworking rules
and procedures, as well as the development of district
specific operating plans. He has overseen major change
projects that saw QR migrate to a new Train Control
Safeworking System. Until recently, he was part of the
Management Team in QRs’ Townsville Network Control Centre.
Dan brings the following
specialised knowledge and skills to Operational Learning
Solutions:
- Review and develop
Safeworking rules and procedures
- Risk Assessment
- Project management for
major operational change projects
- Develop and expand skill
and knowledge base for operational staff
- Coordination of network
wide train and infrastructure movements
- Management experience in
various areas of the rail industry
