Graduate Diploma of Rail Safety Management

During the program you will study courses in human factors, occupational hygiene, safety management, risk management, rail regulation and legislation. Some of the courses within this program require you to attend compulsory residential schools of up to two weeks duration. These on-campus residential schools are a valuable opportunity to meet the teaching staff and to network with other students who will ultimately form your rail safety professional network.

What am I studying?

Rail safety management is concerned with managing the safety of workers and passengers in the rail industry. Rail safety managers are safety leaders within the organisation and are responsible for promoting safety throughout the workforce, developing and implementing safety initiatives and advocating for change with upper management. These activities are based on a thorough understanding of organisational risks and hazards, current safety management strategies, the particular culture of groups within the organisation and the relevant safety procedures, regulations and legislation. Essentially rail safety managers seek to understand safety-related issues and work with different groups of people to improve safety outcomes for workers, passengers and the general public.

Why Study at CQUniversity

The Graduate Diploma of Rail Safety Management is available to study part-time and by distance education, allowing you to continue to work while you study. Upon graduation you will be eligible to apply for entry into the Master of Rail Safety Management and build on the knowledge and skills gained in the Graduate Diploma by completing a research project.

Entry Requirements

* International students studying onshore in Australia on a student visa will not be able to undertake programs by distance education.

Please note there are compulsory residential schools for some courses.

To gain entry into the Graduate Diploma of Rail Safety Management you are required to hold a three year bachelor degree from an Australia university. Consideration may also be given on an individual basis to applicants with:

- Professional occupational health and safety (OHS) (non-degree) qualifications or equivalent and who have had at least five years work experience at a middle or higher management level; or

- Other relevant qualifications but working towards professional OHS career development.

Students applying for entry via this alternative approach will need to provide and show the ability to: write high level reports; read and analyse academic literature, government policy texts and create detailed reports; and complete high level numeracy tasks applicable to workplace situations.

Note: If applying for entry without a three year bachelor degree from an Australia university, you will be assessed by the Head of Program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Rail Safety Management will possess a sophisticated set of skills and knowledge that will allow them to manage rail safety. Graduates can expect to find employment within the rail industry as human facts specialists, consultants, researchers and safety managers.

Work Intergrated Learning

The Graduate Diploma of Rail Safety Management at CQUniversity Australia will enable you to develop a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge in rail safety management. The program is designed for, but not exclusive to, people currently working in the rail industry.

Program Structure

To meet the requirements of the award, you must complete 6 core courses:

- Human Factors

- Occupational Health, Hygiene and Toxicology

- Law and Management of Occupational Health and Safety

- Risk Management and Safety Technology

- Big Issues in Rail Safety

- Rail Safety Legislation and Regulation

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Graduate Diploma of Rail Safety Management program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Residential School and Study Requirements

There are compulsory residential schools for some courses.