International Transportation (70) 1 | 2018 14 Deutsche Bahn launches training in Latin America Brazilian rail and logistics managers were successfully selected as first group DB, Training, Education, Rail, Logistics, Managers For 35 Brazilian managers of rail logistics and rail passenger transport, Deutsche Bahn’s DB Rail Academy implemented the first international rail training program. DB experts will perform a 360 view of rail in 7-modules and 18 months duration around topics such as railway operations, railway infrastructure, transport systems, rolling stock and others such as management, HR and economics. Doreen Christmann, Heiko Scholz T he National Transport Confederation (CNT) is a high representative unit of the transport and logistics sector in Brazil and is responsible fostering its developments. The CNT also manages various organizations, including the Social Transport Service (SEST) and the National Education Service provider for Transport (SENAT). In particular, SEST and SENAT are responsible for the implementation of extensive social, training and education activities. They are non-profit civil institutions created on 14 September 1993 for the development of the country’s transport sector and responsible for training and qualification of experts in the market. With the aim of raising the level of education in transport international standards and strengthening and enhancing the competitiveness of Brazilian companies, ITL (Instituto de Transporte e Logística), in collaboration with SEST SENAT, offers courses with international certification for professionals in the sector. SEST SENAT commissions different companies from different transport areas for the development and implementation of specific training courses. Deutsche Bahn’s international engineering and consulting company, DB Engineering & Consulting, its Brazilian branch DB International Brasil and its DB Rail Academy have been commis- Photo: Fotolia/ Syda Productions STRATEGIES Education Education STRATEGIES International Transportation (70) 1 | 2018 15 sioned to conduct the first certified international training program for rail in Brazil, which is supported by associations of the sector (Figure-1). The initiative is part of the Advanced Transportation Training Program, which generates knowledge, improves human capital and promotes innovation in all modes of transport. The strategic goal is to increase the level of training of participants in international standards, to gain access to benchmarks edge and deal with technological complexity in the operation. Additionally it intends to increase management, with a view to training and education of professionals Brazilian railway and subway companies, which contribute to greater specialization of the workforce in order to create added value and increase the competitiveness and productivity of the sector. DB Engineering & Consulting in cooperation with its DB Rail Academy were selected to transmit there knowledge and experience in rail and logistics. The DB Rail Academy Programs are provided by Deutsche Bahn (DB), one of the largest multimodal freight and passenger transport companies in the world and the largest rail network in Europe, based in Berlin, Germany. DB started some years ago to share its 180 years of Rail experiences to support emerging or rapidly growing Rail Industries. Under the roof of DB Rail Academy, that offers a very comprehensive, but modular program. A wide range of education and training programs and individual education profiles as well as the modular development structure ensure that DB Rail Academy participants become experts in their respective fields - from newcomers to top managers. The programs target different levels: 1.- Management/ Leaders; 2. Experts, Specialist, Engineers; 3. Operational staff; 4. Vocational Trainees/ Dual Students. The training products are adapted to individual needs and local regulations. With its experiences, DB Engineering & Consulting, its DB Rail Academy as well as DB’s internal training provider, DB Training, were chosen as a long-term training-partner for the sector. International training program The initiative aims at training professionals in new techniques to ensure greater productivity, efficiency and cost reduction for rail freight and passenger transport. The training is offered for managers of companies, preferably with ANTF (National Association of Rail Transporters) and ANPTrilhos (National Association of Rail Passenger Carriers). Target of the international training program is to provide an overall understanding of the principles of rail systems and the connection of each component for efficient and safe rail operations. Furthermore, the specific training modules will lead to a deeper understanding of focus topics in the field of Rail Operations, Rail Systems, Rolling Stock and Maintenance, Infrastructure and Maintenance, Business Skills, HR & Ergonomic as well as Management and Economics. Furthermore, the course meets the ITL standards for international training program: the course has a minimum workload of 420 hours, in classroom sessions and remotely. There are seven face-to-face meetings on five consecutive days from Monday to Friday from 8: 00 h to 18: 00 h with a total duration of 18 months. This comprehensive training program was developed for 35 managers in different positions varied from coordinator and analysts to directors of rail logistics and rail passenger companies. Figure 1: Start of the Program with all stakeholders in Brasilia. From left to right: Peter Mirow (Director DB International Brasil), Ana Paula Gadotti Franco (Legal Manager National Association of Freight Rail Operators / ANTF), Gabriela Rizza (Chief Advisor Sest Senat), Ticiano Bragatto (Technical Manager ANTF), Bruno Batista Martins (Director CNT / Brazilian National Confederation of Transports), Conrado Grava (Planning Director ANPTrilhos), Marcella Cunha (Government and International Relations Manager ANTF), Olivia Pinheiro (Director of Institutional Relations, CNT), Dirk Menne (Head of Operational Control DB Netz AG & Trainer), Roberta Marchesi (Superintendent ANPTrilhos), Heiko Scholz (Director DB Global Rail Academies DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH), Doreen Christmann (Business Consultant HR and Training DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH), Vinícius Ladeira (Deputy Director Sest Senat), Clever Soares de A. Junior (Deputy Director ITL), Franz Reisinger (Trainer DB Training, Learning & Consulting), Gustavo Gardini (Director Business Development DB International Brasil) Source: Marcos Borges STRATEGIES Education International Transportation (70) 1 | 2018 16 The first group was selected by ITL and consists of participants who have passed the official registration process successfully. The selection process consisted of three phases: registration and submission of documents, interview in Portuguese and English that is conducted by the technical team of ITL and the analysis of the candidate’s documentation, curriculum and performance during the interview. One crucial part for the process was the correct answering of a technical and rail related questionnaire that was developed by DB. Additional mandatory requirements were the following: • Employment in railway or subway companies, preferably in conjunction with ANPTrilhos and ANTF; • English skills; • At least three years’ professional experience in the rail and subway sector; • Expectations and motivation for the course; • Communication skills, interpersonal relationships and teamwork The first group took part at the first 18-months part-time program, which started at February 19th in Brasília, capital of Brazil, with the first module “Rail Systems” (Figure 2). Concept & methodology DB Rail Academy’s trainings emphasize the mixture of theory and practice for the best knowledge transfer. Therefore, all training modules contain different didactical methods. The structure of the course combines theory and practice from a highly qualified faculty of DB with a solid academic background as well as with practical experience and a great management experience. Each module is conducted every two months in five days a week (Monday to Friday). In those, the participants receive a detailed insight in the comprehensive theory of a specific topic. As for this, the participants work on case studies, in groups as well as solving self-assessments, interactions and discussions. After each module, participants must pass a test and solve a multiple-choice online test. The online test includes three to five questions according to the learning content after each training day. This gives the participant and the trainers a feedback at the end of a training day to identify gaps within the learning group and allows the trainer to address those gaps in the next training day. In addition, they have to complete a thesis and a technical report within two weeks. This ensures the intensification of theory and the learned. The course has also 20 ≈ hours of study time in the e-learning tool (including self-assessment), forum for discussions on relevant topics and possible technical visits for each module. After the 7 th module, the participants produce a technical report within two weeks. This project will focus on the practical application of one or more modules in a railway and subway project. In conclusion, the program comprises 21 disciplines, spread over seven classroom modules, for a total of 420 hours. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive an international DB certification as “Rail Logistics Manager” at the last session of the course. Criteria such as frequency, attendance in classroom instruction, use in e-learning evaluations and dissertations are taken into account in the assessment. The participant who achieves a minimum frequency of 75 % (seventy-five percent) and a minimum of seventy (70) points in the formal learning assessment process in each discipline is eligible for the certificate. Each module will be conducted by various specialized, highly experienced trainers and experts from DB as well as in English language. If necessary, two specialists are assigned to carry out a module within one Figure 2: Training Session of “Rail Systems” Source: Marcos Borges Rail Operations Overview of components and subsystems of the train control function as well as the connections between people, rolling stock, infrastructure components and signaling systems. Special focus is on different systems such as communication systems, signaling and ERTMS/ ETCS. Rail Systems Development of the concept of systems engineering and integration and associated philosophies as well as the interface between systems engineering components, interfaces and systems integration. Besides this, focus is on human factors in systems, human capacity, human capacity, human beings and machine roles in complex systems and system integration. Rolling Stock & Maintenance Focus is on terminology for railway transport traction systems and their components as well as basics in electric and electronic engineering: traction basic physics, electric traction and sources as well as undercarriage principles and science. Infrastructure & Maintenance Technical details of rail infrastructure and the most common defects of rail infrastructure. Focus is on the principles of maintenance and different strategies as well as on handling with common defects of rail infrastructure. Business Skills, HR & Ergonomic The concept of process based & risk orientated management and the context to railway company. Besides this, insights in development of measures for risk control, safety as well as on the typology and management of large rail projects. Management & Leadership Innovative leadership concepts, guideline for business strategies in the railway sector. Taking effective decisions on flexible business strategies in a rail context as well as facing opportunities and challenges in a VUCA world. Economics Overview accounting, of structure of the profit and loss account and understanding financial statements as well as the balance sheet, importance of investment and working capital. Table 1: Rail related topics Education STRATEGIES International Transportation (70) 1 | 2018 17 week due to the variety of subjects. All experts and trainers have proven their experience by long term employment at DB as well as relevant professional experience in various departments and positions. Training modules & content The specific training modules (Figure 3) will lead to a deeper understanding of focus topics in the field of rail related topics (see table-1). First findings and outlook The current development in Brazil’s rail sector and the political strategy is comparable to developments we can see worldwide. Brazil realized the significance and the necessity of investments to solve the transport challenges of tomorrow. Different from many other countries, Brazil does not only focus on huge construction projects. Moreover, Brazil realizes the significance of timely and necessary capacity building for bringing plans into action. With an eye on the local and global rail workforce markets, Brazil pushes the development of competencies as one of the most important responsibilities which need to be considered at an early stage. Since DB Engineering & Consulting’s foundation in 1966, the company has been active in the field of education and training at operational and managerial levels. Hence, DB Engineering & Consulting has a wide range of functional and methodical expertise gained through many years of international experience, together with specific knowledge of the transport market throughout the world. Whether vocational education and training, coaching or management and process consulting, whether technical expertise or business know-how, the experts from the DB Group develop solutions that also take account of specific national legislation and regulations, as well as special cultural aspects. With start of the program, DB Engineering & Consulting supports Brazil with the provision of expertise in various fields and leads to the point, that other Latin American countries are interested in this program. Besides Brazil, the implemented training program is planned to be repeated in other- Latin American countries such as Argentina. ■ Doreen Christmann Business Consultant HR and Training, DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, Berlin (DE) doreen.christmann@ deutschebahn.com Heiko Scholz Director Global Rail Academies, DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, Berlin (DE) heiko.scholz@deutschebahn.de Figure 3: Overview of training modules Source: Doreen Christmann EUROPEAN TRANSPORT CONFERENCE 2018 The 46 th European Transport Conference Annual Conference of the Association for European Transport 10-12 October 2018 Dublin Castle, Ireland @EuTransportConf www.aetransport.org AET European Transport Conference (ETC) 3-Day Booking Discounts: Deadline 29 th June Delegates are now invited to book their place at the European Transport Conference to benefit from an Early Booking Discount. 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