• Deakin University

Railway Engineering: Design

Discover railway systems, understand industry guidelines, and build design skills to unlock new positions in railway engineering.

Intercity passenger train arraving at platform of railway station in Bathurst town of rural Australia. Copyright 2023 Getty Images

  • Duration

    6 weeks

  • Weekly study

    10 hours
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This course is part of the Railway Engineering: Design program, which will enable you to understand and expand railway infrastructure in Australia.

Understand and expand railway infrastructure in Australia

Already a provider of 165,000 jobs, the Australian railway industry is undergoing massive expansion. That makes it an exciting avenue for civil engineers.

This six-week microcredential from Deakin University will provide an overview of railway systems and an introduction to Australian national standards and guidelines for railway track design.

With the design skills and expertise you gain over the course of the programme, you’ll be empowered to leverage new job postings across Australia.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Apply relevant standards and industry guidelines to develop systematic approaches for designing railway infrastructure systems in a variety of scenarios.
  • Utilise appropriate methods and processes for the designing railway projects and operational systems.
  • Analyse complex problems for efficient and sustainable design of railway infrastructure projects by applying fundamental principles.
  • Manage and communicate information effectively in a professional manner.

Who is the course for?

This short course provides an introduction to the railway industry and equips learners with essential knowledge and skills to design railway track geometry and structure in accordance with Australian national standards and guidelines. If you are interested in starting your career in the railway industry, which currently supports 165,000 jobs and still growing, and have a general background in engineering, this course is for you.

Who will you learn with?

Ashim Debnath

I am an Associate Professor of Transportation Engineering and the Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering Discipline at Deakin University.

Nhu Nguyen

I am a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the School of Engineering, Deakin University.

Who developed the course?

Deakin University

Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.

  • Established

    1974

  • Location

    Melbourne, Australia

  • World ranking

    Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

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