Tim Wells ACIRO

Experience

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  First Capital Connect

  Oct 2003 - Dec 2013

  While carrying out my normal duties as a professional train driver, I gained the qualification to become a train driver instructor. Instructing and coaching new trainees as well as qualified drivers who were returning to work after long periods off, or drivers that have transferred from other train operating companies.During instruction records have to be kept on progress and this is then passed on to the driver managers.

  • Train Driver Instructor

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2013

  • Train Driver

    Oct 2003 - Sept 2010
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  GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)

  Dec 2013 - Sept 2024

  I am an Operations Simulator Manager for Govia Thameslink Railway. Responsible for training trainee train drivers. This is through the use of simulation as well as classroom and practical training.I have jointly lead a project to design and implement new desktop simulators. This has included design the desktop control layout and the room layout at various locations for the implementation of the simulators. I am responsible for the development and building simulation scenarios to train trainees in out of course events. The use of simulation is also used to cement knowledge that has been built up in the classroom.Simulation is also used to maintain competence for qualified drivers. Refreshing knowledge on out of course events and emergency situations. They are also used to train risk awareness and driver personal protection strategies to reduce the risk from driver error. Lately a lot of focus has been on driver training for ETCS Level 2 and I have been at the forefront of scenario development for this training. Show less

  • Operations Simulator Manager

    Apr 2016 - Sept 2024

  • Competency Development Manager

    Dec 2013 - Apr 2016
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  Simulator Training Solutions Ltd

  Sept 2024 - now

  Managing Director