Rail operation managers can now fast-track their career path with postgraduate courses developed by Rail CRC and delivered in distance-delivery mode by Central Queensland University.

Project manager Associate Professor Ken Kwong said the 3-year Master of Rail Operations Management Degree program offered multiple exit points.

“Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate after successfully completing the first 3 courses. They may also exit with a Graduate Diploma after successfully completing the first 6 courses,” Associate Prof Kwong said.

“The final stage of the program comprises of individual or collaborative research/investigation projects".

Course development work has been strongly supported by Rail CRC industry partners, who have seconded key staff to serve as project officers.

The content of the courses are directed by a project steering committee comprising of representatives from Rail CRC partner organisations and is chaired by RailCorp Deputy Group General Manager, Service Delivery General Manager Operations, Kevin Wright.

Associate Professor Kwong said the program was designed to complement existing graduate development programs currently in place within the rail organisations, and offered a structured career development pathway for new recruits in the area of Rail Operations Management.

“We have tailored the course to complement workplace learning practices, where students are supported by an industry mentor,” Assoc Prof Kwong said.

“For acceptance into the program, students must be employed within the rail industry sector and have employer support".

For further information, contact Associate Prof Ken Kwong on k.kwong@cqu.edu.au phone (Australia) 07 4930 9543.

For more information on these and other Rail CRC projects visit www.railcrc.com.au.