This graduate certificate will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the railway engineering industry. You will receive high-level professional and technical development from engineers working with track and the infrastructure in the rail corridor. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in railway infrastructure.
The billions of dollars’ worth of public and private resources invested in rail track infrastructure around the world demand a well-trained and competent engineering workforce for the safe and efficient operation of the track and associated assets. However, developments over the past twenty years, such as downsizing of public railway authorities, increased retirement of experienced employees, privatization, and the rapid expansion of the rail industry have left engineers with severely limited pathways to upskill themselves quickly.
Through EIT’s online delivery, railway engineers can study this Graduate Certificate from anywhere in the world. The blend of differing railway contexts, operating standards, practices, and policies experienced by these engineers living in many countries will provide a unique learning opportunity for them as they interact with each other throughout the degree.
The program is delivered using a wide range of learning activities such as live webinars, written assignments, and remote laboratories. These experiences aim to get the students interacting via technology-based learning experiences that highlight shared skills and knowledge derived from the many cultural and technical contexts in which the students are working.
You must complete 12 credit points comprising four core units. There are no electives in this program. The program duration is six months across two terms, and you will study two units per term. For further study, graduates may consider EIT’s Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure)
The course learning outcomes will be assessed with formative and summative assessments. These formal and informal assessment methods include quizzes, invigilated tests, written research reports, remote-lab practicals, case studies and portfolios.
| Unit Code | Subjects | Credit Points |
| MRI504 | Ballast Sleepers and Fasteners | 3 |
| MRI506 | Rail and Related Track Structures | 3 |
| MRI601 | Track Structure and Formation | 3 |
| MRI602 | Track Geometry and Train Interaction | 3 |
Students who have a Graduate Certificate in Railway Track Structures can enhance their ability and knowledge in the Civil – Railway field, enabling them to gain and hold employment.
Graduates will be able to work in a wide range of railway design, construction, infrastructure and manufacturing in the civil railway construction industry in mid-career, technical management or senior level role.
