This course covers rail assets, the wheel-rail interface, RAMS concepts and rail resource management.
Railway Infrastructure is a training course designed to provide engineers and managers with an understanding of rail infrastructure within the context of rail operations management. It can be studied as a stand alone course or as part of TLI50615 - Diploma of Rail Operations Management.
This course is perfect for those interested in the Diploma course but not ready to commit to the 12 months of study. Direct credit towards TLI50615 - Diploma of Rail Operations is gained through completion of the course.
Railway Infrastructure can also be studied as an elective for the QUT Masters of Engineering (Railway Infrastructure) course.
Who should Enrol?
Engineers working in the rail industry looking to development their understanding of the business and operational aspects of railways. Managers who would like to broaden their knowledge in the area of rail operations.
There are no formal pre-requisites for this training course.
About the Course
Railway Infrastructure is delivered by distance education, with electronic submission of assignments and live on-line tutorial sessions.
This is a single term course, with a total of thirteen weeks of study. Assessment is based on weekly work activities and assignment submissions. The course has been structured to cater to those working full time.
The topics include:
- Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS)
- Management of Rail Operation Assests
- Wheel-rail Interaction Management
- Train Control and Communication Technologies
- Track Possessions.
Course Outcomes
As you progress though this course you will develop an understanding of the key aspects of rail operations asset management.