The Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Safety, Risk, and Reliability) is designed to build advanced capability in managing safety-critical engineering systems. It focuses on practical, industry-relevant approaches used to identify hazards, assess and control risk, and improve the reliability and performance of engineering assets and operations.
This program is intended for engineering professionals working in mechanical, chemical and process, electrical, instrumentation and control, and industrial systems environments. It is especially relevant for those involved in design, operations, maintenance, asset management, and safety-related functions.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
The program integrates eight comprehensive units designed to cover key aspects of safety, risk management, and reliability engineering. Students will delve into topics such as safety systems and standards, risk assessment techniques, reliability engineering principles, human factors in safety, and the application of these concepts in various engineering sectors.
The curriculum is strategically developed to provide a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
The Safety Systems and Risk Management unit emphasizes the development and implementation of effective safety management systems and understanding risk management methodologies. In Reliability Engineering, students learn about reliability analysis, maintenance strategies, and techniques to improve the longevity and performance of engineering systems. Human Factors and Safety explores the impact of human behaviour on safety and how to design systems to mitigate human error and enhance overall safety. The Hazard Identification and Risk Control unit covers techniques for identifying potential hazards and implementing control measures to mitigate risks. Finally, the Advanced Risk Assessment unit equips students with advanced skills in both quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methods for evaluating and managing risks effectively.
The program culminates in a significant research-based capstone project. This project requires students to apply their acquired knowledge and skills to real-world problems, demonstrating their ability to conduct independent research, critical evaluation, and innovative problem-solving. The capstone project is designed to foster a high level of personal autonomy and accountability, preparing graduates to tackle complex challenges in the safety and reliability engineering domains.
The program is composed of 8 units. These units cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Safety, Risk and Reliability. The program is delivered on a part-time intensive basis over 4 terms, each of 12 weeks. Please refer to the current teach-out program structure here.
| Unit Number | Module/Unit Name | Duration | Credit Points |
| GSR501 | Introduction to System Safety, Risk Management and Reliability | 12 weeks | 3 |
| GSR502 | Incident/Accident Investigations and Learning from Disasters | 12 weeks | 3 |
| GSR505 | Safety Systems – Tools and Methods | 12 weeks | 3 |
| GSR508 | Data Analysis and Statistics for Reliability Engineering | 12 weeks | 3 |
| GSR503 | Human, Environment and Workplace Health and Safety | 12 weeks | 3 |
| GSR509 | Reliability Engineering | 12 weeks | 3 |
| GSR511 | Process Safety, Safety Lifecycle and Safety Management System | 12 weeks | 3 |
| GSR512 | Capstone Project | 12 weeks | 3 |
Demonstrate sound fundamental understanding of the scientific and engineering principles and apply underpinning natural, physical, and engineering sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer, and information sciences to solve safety, risk, and reliability engineering problems.
Apply in-depth as well as broad understanding of the relevant specialist body of knowledge within the safety, risk, and reliability engineering discipline.
Draw on the knowledge of engineering design practice and understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the safety, risk, and reliability engineering discipline.
Apply systematic approaches, design processes and established engineering methods, tools, techniques, and resources, underpinned by hazard and risk framework considerations to conduct and manage safety, risk and reliability engineering projects.
Communicate effectively technical ideas, design concepts or research results to a diverse audience.
Demonstrate professional use and management of information.
Apply discipline and professional knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, adaptability, and responsibility as a professional engineer.
Ability to work as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards.
Dr Arti Siddhpura
Our courses are delivered by experienced engineers and technical experts from around the world. Many have tackled real-world engineering challenges and bring practical, applied knowledge directly into the classroom.
We draw from a global pool of instructors and lecturers across our organization. Explore our full team of expert educators on the Instructors & Lecturers page here.
Please note: Not all lecturers and instructors listed on this page will teach every course. The team teaching your course will be confirmed as part of your course enrolment.
To enter this program, we require applicants to hold:
* With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training, or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.
** Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate safety, risk, and reliability content (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):
Please note meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry to our programs. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). This Graduate Diploma is a formally recognized qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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This course is classified as Level 8 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Our Graduate Diplomas takes 12 months full-time to complete (or longer for part-time students). The online graduate diploma is delivered over 4 terms, each of 12 weeks. Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week, per unit learning the program material, completing assessments and attending tutorials. After enrolment the maximum time allowed to complete all units is 4 years.
Application Deadline:
You must submit your application at least four weeks before the start date to be considered for your desired intake.
Census Date:
A census date is the date at which an enrolment is considered to be final. Any withdrawal you make after the study period census date will incur an academic penalty (for example, a fail grade) and a financial penalty (for example, no refund of your student contribution or tuition fees). See our current census dates.
Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.
