Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in
Road Engineering & Construction
Distance Education

Application for Program Admission

Graduate Certificate in Road Engineering and Construction - 4 Unit program
Enrolment & Re-enrolment

Graduate Diploma in Road Engineering and Construction - 8 unit program
Enrolment & Re-enrolment

Two new University awarded programs now available - Enrolments for study period 1 2012 now open.
These courses has been developed to broaden the skills and knowledge gained in engineering and science undergraduate courses or other approved undergraduate courses, and provide specialist skills relevant to Road Engineering & Construction. With CPEE's strong links with Austroads members, particularly the state road authorities who have collaborated in producing road engineering construction standards and guidelines, these courses have been designed to assist with the understanding and dissemination of this information to practising engineers. 

The Certificate and Diploma will be awarded by the University of Tasmania through the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology.  

University of Tasmania www.utas.edu.au , CPEE www.pavementeducation.edu.au

Study Mode
These programs are conducted exclusively through distance education using specially designed, user friendly study materials. The grad dip also allows a choice of a “management” elective from the Chifley Business School MBA as well as the specialist technical units offered by CPEE.

Study Guides are sent following enrolment and these contain a suggested study schedule linked to the submission of assignments and the final examination. The Study Guides also include a comprehensive set of technical notes, readings, references, activities, case studies, assignments and sample examination papers. Some units require the purchase of a textbook but some texts are suitable for a number of units. Candidates are not required to attend lectures, tutorials or seminars, but are encouraged to form enterprise-based, neighborhood-based or email study groups.

The program is fully portable and can be studied anywhere in the world. Given the flexible nature of the program, minimal time away from the workplace is required.

Duration of Study
By studying two units concurrently the Graduate Certificate course can be completed in one year with the Graduate Diploma in two . Most candidates elect to undertake one or two units each study period. As a guideline, each unit requires a minimum of six to eight hours study per week over the 20 week study period. Units are generally offered in two study periods each year but some may be available in a third study period.

Assessment
All CPEE units require a formal three-hour examination, which contributes 60–70% to the overall assessment. Examination venues are arranged so that candidates in remote locations anywhere in the world can sit. Sample examination papers are provided to assist with preparation for the final examinations. Assignments are undertaken during the study period, and these enable students to monitor their progress and take remedial action if required. The assignments represent 30–40% of the overall assessment for each CPEE unit. Examinations are conducted during business hours in June, and November.

Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science (in an appropriate discipline) or an equivalent qualification. An applicant holding a three year Bachelor degree will be required to have had at least three years relevant work experience.
Special entry arrangements are available to applicants without pre-requisite undergraduate qualifications that meet certain criteria. Special Entry Policy

Applicants with Overseas Qualifications
Applicants with qualifications from overseas institutions should provide a translated copy of their qualification with their application form. Before being considered for enrolment applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency. This can be satisfied by providing documentary evidence of one of the following:-

First language in English and secondary and/or undergraduate studies were conducted in English. Certified documentation is required. A score of 580 or better in the American test of English as a foreign Language (TOEFL) plus Test of Writing English (TWE) score of 5. An overall band score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test conducted by a British Council/DP Office, provided that no individual band score is less than 6.

Advanced Standing
Credits may be available for previous, relevant study. In order to graduate from the program candidates must complete at least 50% of the course. A credit application form must accompany any credit submissions. Please contact CPEE to obtain a credit application form and relevant information.

Student Support
To keep candidates in touch with each other and with program staff, this GradCertIAM webpage is available and provides information on new developments in each of the study units. Each unit is assigned a consultant lecturer who is available to provide advice, usually by telephone or email, as required during the study period. Additional support is available from CPEE Head Office who provide advice on matters relating to course operation.

What to Expect
Postgraduate courses are characterised by learning outcomes, defined in the Australian Qualifications Framework, which include “the mastery or overview of the relevant field of study or area of professional practice and the emphasis may range from the acquisition or enhancement of specific professional or vocational skills and knowledge”.

Application for Program Admission

For more information on this course please contact CPEE