Course description:
Developed as a cooperative project between the rail industry and
CQUniversity, this course captures the knowledge and expertise of
long-term railway managers working in the Australian rail industry.
It is provided as a professional development program for people
entering or working in the rail industry. Graduates will gain
skills and knowledge of the complex and interactive railway
operating environment including legal, technical, operational and
community requirements. The degree offers understanding of safety
and risk management issues in railways and introduces the best
practices in operation. The course is delivered via flexible online
learning suitable for mature-age students studying part-time and
working full-time.
Entry requirements:
A Bachelor 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. Applicants must
be working in the railway industry and have the support of their
employer to study the degree.
Career outcomes:
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Rail Operations
Management provides entry to the Graduate Diploma and the
completion of the Graduate Diploma in Rail Operations Management
provides entry to the Master of Rail Operations Management. 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 Rail Operations Management
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| OPS1 Introduction to rail operations management
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| OPS2 Rail infrastructures
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| OPS3 Network and localised train control
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| Graduate Diploma in Rail Operations Management
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| OPS4 Train planning
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| OPS5 Passenger and freight operations
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| OPS6 Rail operations risk management and administration
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| Master of Rail Operations Management
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| OPS7 Rail operations management project definition and
planning
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| OPS8 Rail operations management project implementation 1
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| OPS9 Rail operations management 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 or
v.kreiser@cqu.edu.au or CQUniversity Student Inquiries on 1300 360
444, email:
admissions@cqu.edu.au
or visit
http://handbook.cqu.edu.au/Handbook/
