Course description:
Developed as a cooperative project between the rail industry and
CQUniversity, this course captures the knowledge and expertise of
long-term railway signalling engineers working in the Australian
rail industry. It is provided as a professional development program
for people entering or working in the rail industry. The course
offers a good understanding of signalling and the telecommunication
environment and covers the topics of safety and best practice
signalling. The Program is recognised by the International
Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers (IRSE) and the degree is
an acceptable equivalent to the IRSE exam for the purpose of
membership. The course is delivered via flexible online learning
suitable for mature-age students studying part-time and working
full-time.
Entry requirements:
A Bachelor of Engineering degree from a recognised tertiary
institution, or equivalent. Applicants holding other tertiary
qualifications with at least five years’ relevant industry
experience and who are nominated by their employer may also be
considered.
Career outcomes:
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Railway Signalling and
Telecommunications provides entry to the Graduate Diploma in
Railway Signalling and Telecommunications and the completion of the
Graduate Diploma in Railway Signalling and Telecommunications
provides entry to the Master of Railway Signalling and
Telecommunications. It is envisaged completion of the course/s will
provide for a fast-track of rail industry knowledge and expertise.
Fees:
$3,200 per subject
Course structure:
Graduate Certificate in Railway Signalling and Telecommunications
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| CPD1 Signalling and safe rail operations
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| CPD2 Signalling principles
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| CPD3 Signalling layout
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Graduate Diploma in Railway Signalling and Telecommunications
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| CPD4 Signalling applications and engineering
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| CPD5 Signalling systems, management and engineering
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| CPD6 Signalling research/investigation project
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Master of Railway Signalling and Telecommunications
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| CPD7 Signalling project definition and planning
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| CPD8 Signalling project implementation 1
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CPD9 Signalling project implementation 2
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2010 session: (One intake per year)
Term 1 March to June
Term 2 July to October
Term 3 November to February
Enrolment inquiries:
Vicky Kreiser at Rail Innovation Australia on (07) 4923 2277,
v.kreiser@cqu.edu.au or CQUniversity
Student Contact Centre
on 1300 360 444, email
Admissions
admissions@cqu.edu.au
or visit
http://handbook.cqu.edu.au/Handbook/
