Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Specialisation)

Program Overview

The Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Specialisation) (Rail) program equips engineers and technical professionals with specialized knowledge and skills in track engineering. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, graduates gain expertise in designing, constructing, maintaining, and managing railway tracks, preparing them for careers in the rail industry. The program is delivered in partnership with industry experts, ensuring relevance and practical application.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program, the Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Specialisation) (Rail), is designed to provide upskilling for professional engineers, engineering graduates and technically qualified staff interested in reskilling to pursue a role in track engineering. The course aims to train candidates to contribute effectively to designing, constructing, commissioning, monitoring, maintaining and managing a section of track. Graduates will gain knowledge of track engineering, legislation and regulation. Additionally, they will develop skills to communicate and interact with stakeholders to ensure the track meets the operational performance standards of the railway business. The course is delivered by the University of Tasmania in partnership with Engineering Education Australia and Transport for NSW.

Outline:

The Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Specialisation) program consists of eight compulsory units:

JEE150 Railway Construction

In this unit, students learn about the components that make up a track in the rail corridor, as well as the various types of infrastructure within the corridor.

JEE151 Fundamentals of Track Engineering

This unit explores the history and evolution of railways, the fundamentals of track engineering, and the forces generated by a train on the track.

JEE152 Management and Operations

This unit focuses on the management and operations of a railway business, including track maintenance, rail infrastructure maintenance, and train scheduling.

JEE153 Track Defects and Track-Train Interactions

This unit examines the various defects that can occur in track components and the forces generated by the interaction between the track and trains.

JEE154 Track Maintenance and Applications

This unit covers track maintenance techniques and the application of course learning to incidents and case studies.

JEE155 Track Design

This unit explores the design of track alignment and components, including the various components that make up a track and the forces that act on them.

JEE156 Turnouts

This unit explores the design and operation of turnouts, which allow trains to travel in different directions.

JEE157 Associated Infrastructure

This unit explores the various types of infrastructure within the rail corridor, including signaling systems, communication systems, and power supply systems.

Assessment:

The assessment methods and criteria used in the program may include:

• Presentations
• Reports
• Activities (quizzes/tests)
• Plans

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical experience. The teaching staff includes experienced professionals from the rail industry. The program also incorporates a strong emphasis on project-based learning, providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems.

Careers:

Graduates of the Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Specialisation) can pursue careers in various roles within the rail industry. These roles may include:

• Track engineer
• Rail infrastructure engineer
• Railway construction manager
• Railway operations manager
• Asset manager