RAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Introduction toRAIL OPERATIONSMANAGEMENTPROFESSIONAL COURSE FOR RAILWAYMANAGERS, ENGINEERS ANDPROFESSIONALSThe introductory course in railway operations managementhas been developed by experienced railway managers andconsultants from major railway organisations who contributedtheir knowledge and expertise to the development of the coursestructure, content and materials.WHO BENEFITS FROM UNDERTAKING THECOURSE?The course is designed to help managers and consultantswith a general business background commencing their workfor the railway industry to fast track their learning and get agood understanding of all major aspects of rail operations ina short time.TOPICS COVERED BY THE COURSEManagement of Rail Fixed AssetsRolling Stock, Train Planning and CrewingNetwork ControlStation, Yard and Terminal ManagementDemand and Performance AnalysisFinancing of Rail Business and ProjectsHuman Factors in Rail OperationChange Management in RailwaysFuture of Rail Operations› The course will help engineers working in the industry to getan understanding of major operational and business aspectsof railways and the relationship between engineeringdecisions and operational goals and objectives.› The course will be also useful to juniorand mid-level managers who would liketo broaden their knowledge of railwayoperations beyond the areas of directresponsibilities.› If your organisation is looking to employ anew cohort of university graduates witha degree in management, business orcommerce, those students could undertakethe course as an elective to be betterprepared for their jobs. The course couldbe completed during the last year ofundergraduate study or, alternatively,straight after graduation.BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BE

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN AND BE ABLE TO DOAFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE?After completing the course you will be able to:› Understand the current business and operating environmentapplicable to the railway industry.› Understand specifi c challenges and aspects related tomanagement of different areas of railway operations.› Apply main concepts and principles of safe rail operationsand safe working procedures to different aspects of railwayoperations.› Understand and apply statistical and fi nancial modelscommonly used for decision making in the industry.› Understand the role and the impact of human factors on saferail operations and organisational performance.OTHER BENEFITS FROM THE COURSE› Development and improvement of general professional andcommunication skills.› Professional network building achieved through collaborationand team projects working closely with other rail professionalsfrom different rail organisations.DELIVERYThe course is delivered via fl exible online learning andparticularly suitable for mature age managers, engineers andother professionals working full-time and undertaking thestudy at a time of convenience. The course would particularlybenefit rail staff working in remote locations. You will beassisted in your study by course tutors, experienced managersand consultants working in the industry.WHENThe course is delivered twice a year over a period of13 weeks. The starting dates for this course are:• October 2012 with the enrolment deadline12 October 2012; and• February 2013 with the enrolment deadline10 February 2013.COURSE FEEThe course fee including a copy of the course educationalmaterials is $3400. The fi nal 2013 course fee will beconfirmed approximately in November 2012.› Mentoring and assistance to your study from course tutors,senior rail managers and consultants over the duration of thecourse.› Links and access to generic and rail specifi c online materialsand databases.ASSESSMENT AND AWARDThe course has no formal exam. To complete the assessment youwill need to:FOR ENROLMENT ANDFURTHER DETAILS:Please contact Vicky Kreiser viaemail v.kreiser@cqu.edu.au or byphone +61 7 4923 2277› Complete the reading required by the course and participate inregular class discussions, and› Submit assignments based on case studies.Formal credit towards a postgraduate certificate qualification in railoperation management will be granted to those who have completedall required assessments. Those who completed the course withoutassessment will be awarded a Certificate of Participation.BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BECRICOS Provider Codes: Qld 00219C, NSW 01315F, Vic 01624Djn12-0807