There are a growing number of jobs in railway engineering across Australia, making now the perfect time to upskill.
If you’re looking to develop your expertise in railway engineering, this microcredential from Deakin University is for you.
Over five weeks, you’ll gain a solid introduction to the railway industry. You’ll become armed with essential knowledge and skills to undertake planning and maintenance according to Australian national standards and guidelines.
This microcredential provides an exceptional opportunity to upskill and unlock different career opportunities in the thriving Australian railway industry.
Gain an introduction to railway systems
You’ll start by exploring railway systems to learn how to adhere to relevant industry guidelines for planning and maintaining railway infrastructure systems.
This foundational knowledge will help you navigate real-world scenarios and plan maintenance in accordance with rigorous Australian national standards.
Develop an understanding of railway infrastructure
Next, you’ll advance your understanding by exploring the complexities of railway infrastructure.
You’ll learn how to tackle problems related to efficient and sustainable planning and maintenance.
Understand the maintenance of railway systems
Throughout the microcredential, you’ll delve into the multifaceted aspects of maintenance within the railway industry, covering civil, mechanical, signalling, and electrical systems.
With this knowledge, you’ll develop the ability to utilise appropriate methods and processes for effective planning and maintenance of railway projects and operational systems.
Gain skills you can immediately apply in the railway industry
Finally, you’ll develop skills to help you communicate your knowledge effectively in a professional manner.
You can immediately use these skills in the workplace or towards a postgraduate degree in engineering.
This microcredential is one of a series exploring railway engineering. If you enjoyed it, you may be interested in joining Railway Engineering: Design.
How will the skills I learn help in my career?
Learning from the experts at Deakin University, you’ll align your expertise with industry standards, positioning you for career advancement.
You’ll discover top industry insights to help you gain practical knowledge you can apply to real-world situations.
How will I be assessed?
Throughout the microcredential, you will mark steps as complete and then take a final assessment.
This assessment is designed to test your learning and cement your new skills.
Will I receive university credits?
Upon successful completion of the written assessment, you’ll be awarded 0.5 Postgraduate Level Credits from Deakin University, and a Credly digital badge. You can either earn a stand-alone credential or build up your credits by completing more stackable microcredentials offered by Deakin University and work towards a full postgraduate degree.
