Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Specialisation)

Diploma

The Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Specialisation) prepares graduates intending to work in the management, design, construction and maintenance of track and associated infrastructure.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1 - 3 years full-time

Course Code

P1A

About this course

The Diploma of Engineering Infrastructure (Specialisation) prepares graduates intending to work in the management, design, construction and maintenance of track and associated infrastructure.

This degree will provide you with critical knowledge and skills not currently being addressed in the tertiary sector. You will learn from staff who are at the forefront of their discipline and industry experts with extensive rail experience in workshops, group work and discussion forums.

As a graduate, you will have knowledge of track engineering, legislation and regulation, to contribute effectively to designing, constructing, commissioning, monitoring, maintaining and managing a section of track. You will also have the skills to communicate and interact with stakeholders to ensure the track meets the operational performance standards of the railway business.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

This course is restricted to students who have:

A minimum of three years of industry experience and current employment in the industry; and
A Certificate III or higher in engineering or a related field.

Students from all other educational backgrounds can enquire online for advice on other course options.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

What you will learn

1 Explain the role, behavior, degradation and repair of rail track components

2 Solve forces, stresses and actions induced by interaction between the track and trains

3 Demonstrate the key steps involved in the design of track alignment and components.

4 Develop base plans for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure in the rail corridor, including liaison with relevant stakeholders.

5 Distinguish the important operational, safety and environmental issues involved in infrastructure related incidents

6 Describe the management of a rail business, including the management of assets and of train scheduling.

7 Demonstrate ethical, professional and team-supportive behavior and values.

Career pathways

Enhance your career within the rail industry, providing insight and engineering expertise to rail projects.

This degree is designed to provide upskilling for professional engineers, engineering graduates and technically qualified staff interested in reskilling to pursue a role in track engineering.

Course structure

All students must complete eight specified units according to their specialisation.

If you are starting in 2023 you can find your course planner here - this helps you plan what units to enrol in and when.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Tasmania.

68.4%

Overall satisfaction

80%

Skill scale

48.8%

Teaching scale

88.7%

Employed full-time

$68k

Average salary

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