Overview

This is an 18-month professional development program, with two-hours per week time commitment. 

With a $70 billion pipeline of construction planned for the next five years comes a sharp increase in the demand for qualified rail engineers.  

Equip your graduates with the skills they need to thrive in this growing industry, including self-management, communication, project management, and rail operations.   

It's an ideal opportunity for you to attract and retain top talent, whilst preparing for your future projects and capability needs. 

Learning modules 

Designed by experts in rail, engineering and education, this program is delivered in partnership with the Australasian Railway Association. 

Understanding Rail 

• Australian rail industry 
• Track infrastructure 
• Rollingstock 
• Operations and safety 
• Passenger and freight rail 
• Supply chain 

Personal Capability 

• Actioning feedback 
• Communication 
• Emotional Intelligence 
• Resilience 

Professional Skills 

• Conflict management 
• Diversity and inclusion 
• Negotiation and influencing 
• Support change 

Applied Project Management 

• PMBOK7 
• Ethics 
• Problem-solving 
• Project lifecycle 
• Risk management 

Who can join? 

Any organisation can enrol their engineering graduates.   

Pre-requisites: an engineering degree in any discipline and up to two years’ work experience in an engineering related role in the rail industry. 

Graduates can also enquire on behalf of their employer. 

How to join? 

Visit Engineering Education Australia to enquire about enrolments for the April 2024 intake or request a proposal for your organisation.