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Graduate Certificate in Rolling Stock Engineering
University of Wollongong
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00102E
The Graduate Certificate in Rolling Stock Engineering has been developed to provide a structured approach to learning and development. You will learn from staff who are at the forefront of their disciplines and fields of research and industry experts with extensive rail experience in workshops and discussion forums, providing you with invaluable networking opportunities. You will learn to use established predictive methods (e.g. models, rules, software, standards) to generate system specifications and evaluate the performance of component systems in rolling stock (including braking, traction, containment, communication, motive power, power transmission, and train control). You will also be able to provide input into these predictive methods to create or generate system specifications at a whole system level (i.e. consist/train set), having an awareness of rolling stock operating environment parameters or constraints i.e. regulatory framework, safety, community expectations, environmental impact, funding, human factors, compatibility, capacity, and capability.
Designed for
Newly graduated engineers and other engineering staff who wish to advance their careers
Structure
The Graduate Certificate is offered on a part-time basis by distance education but does involve a face-to-face workshop at the commencement of each subject. The key areas covered (traction, vehicle design, safety and braking systems, dynamics and bogies) are supported by subjects on rolling stock environment and the design, construction and maintenance of rolling stock as an overall system. You will complete four out of the following five subjects in Rail Motive Power, Rail Vehicle Design, Rolling Stock Safety and Braking Systems, Rolling Stock Dynamics and Bogies, and Rolling Stock Design, Construction and Maintenance.
Subjects
- Engineering-rolling stock
Standard 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. Applicants must also include a CV providing a brief account of their work history to date.
