The Centre for Pavement Engineering Education Inc. (CPEE) is an accredited private provider of higher education that specialises in courses servicing the road and pavement sector. With programs ranging from intensive one day short courses through to postgraduate Masters level awards, CPEE aims to meet the needs of someone new to the industry as well as the established practicing professional.Work Place Support for CPEE Students
CPEE knows that there are often colleagues and friends of our students who encourage our students throughout the course of their study, sometimes by suggesting they undertake this study, sometimes by being a “sounding board’ for discussing the unit content. Once again CPEE is grateful to acknowledge the particular support of Work Based mentors for students in the Industry Research unit and the Work Based Project unit.
New Era in Pavement Design - Enhanced outcomes for Stabilised Pavements
A NEW ERA in Pavement Design has come to Australia with the release of the 2017 edition of the, Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology: Part 2: Pavement Structural Design. The most extensive update to the Guide in more than a decade will significantly change the way in which designers develop next generation pavement engineering solutions. The new Guide was released in December and the changes have been incorporated into various CPEE Short Courses. Don't miss this change to enhance your knowledge and skills!
| A NEW ERA in Pavement Design has come to Australia with the release of the 2017 edition of the, Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology: Part 2: Pavement Structural Design. The most extensive update to the Guide in more than a decade will significantly change the way in which designers develop next generation pavement engineering solutions. The new Guide was released in December and the changes have been incorporated into various CPEE Short Courses. Don't miss this change to enhance your knowledge and skills! |
The CPEE 2 day specialist course is ideal for those seeking a working understanding on stabilisation and recycling of materials for pavement construction & rehabilitation - a process widely accepted as a cost-effective method of improving long term performance and reducing whole-of-life costs of modern, heavily trafficked pavements. It is suitable for engineers and engineering technologists, project managers and senior supervisors and operations personnel working for federal, state, or local government, consultants and contractors. A feature of this Course is its significant practical and project based content which aims to provide practical advice on road stabilisation solutions.
To see when the next offering of ths course will be in your area see our Short Course Porgram.
Graduation Ceremonies for 2017
Following the conclusion of the 2nd Semester of 2017 Academic year, a total of 11 students successfully completed the requirements to be awarded either a “Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology” (Grad Cert) or a “Master of Pavement Technology” (MPT). The successful Graduands gaining formal approval from the CPEE Governing Council were:
| Student | Program | Employer | Location |
| Benjamin Harvey | Grad Cert | Golder Associates Pty Ltd | WA |
| Arthur Apostolopoulos | Grad Cert | VicRoads | VIC |
| Steven Puli | Grad Cert | State Roads Division| Dept of State Growth | TAS |
| Yusuf Bardi | Grad Cert | Melbourne Metro Rail Authority | VIC |
| Steven Middleton | MPT | City of Swan | WA |
| Shoukry Marzouk | MPT | VicRoads | VIC |
| Davin Slade | MPT | Cardno | VIC |
| Nischal Subedi | MPT | Dept of Infra. Planning & Logistic | NT |
| Rahul Pratap | MPT | Prataps Civil & Asphalt Quarries Ltd | FIJI |
| Christopher O'Dea | MPT | Newlands Civil Construction | QLD |
| Freddy Salvador Gamarra | MPT | SMEC International Ltd | PNG |
A number of Graduation Ceremonies were held in February and March where it was convenient for Graduands to attend personally to receive their Testamurs from CPEE Chairman, Peter Mitchem or CEO, Ray Farrelly.
Photo Above - Three Graduands (Rahul Pratrap (left), Davin Slade and Shoukry Marzouk) each receiving their Masters Award at CPEE Ceremony in Melbourne in March 2018 with CPEE Chairman Peter Mitchem and CEO Ray Farrelly (far right) .
Photo Above - Two Perth based Graduands (on left, Steven Middleton - Masters, and Benjamin Harvey – Grad Certificate) at Ceremony on 15 March 2018 with Ray Farrelly CPEE, CEO and at far right, Bob Andrews CPEE Unit Chair presiding .
Student Excellence Award Winners
Photo Above - Harry Chambers receiving Austroads sponsored CPEE Student Excellence Award – 2017 (Fundamentals of Road Pavements) per Ray Farrelly, CEO, CPEE, in Perth.
2018 Graduates
The first of this year’s CPEE Graduation Ceremonies was held in Toowoomba, QLD to honour CPEE Student Chris O’Dea on his completion of the CPEE Master of Pavement Technology award.
As pictured, Chris O’Dea with his wife, was presented with his Testamur at the office of his employer, Newland Civil Construction, with the officiating party including Newlands senior management, CPEE CEO, Ray Farrelly, CPEE Academic Advisor, Prof. Frank Bullen and CPEE Director of Studies Prof. Ron Ayers.
In addition, over 24 staff and family who attended the ceremony learnt of Chris' excellent performance and achievements during his studies. As a rewarding addition to the events, Chris was also presented with a Student Excellence Award recognising him as the most outstanding student in the 2017 offering of the 'Insitu Stabilisation' unit.
Future CPEE Graduation Ceremonies are scheduled for Melbourne and Perth during March and we look forward to meeting our recent grandaunts face to face.
Photo: Chris O'Dea presented with the Award by CPEE CEO Ray Farrelly
Recognition of Work Place Support for CPEE Students
One of the final units that students undertake in three of the CPEE higher education programs is a capstone unit involving a project relevant to their work. CPEE appreciates that the students in the Industry Research unit and the Work Based Project unit are helped in their study by a supervisor in the workplace. These supervisors keep in contact with the students through the semester and when the final report is submitted assist the CPEE Unit Chair by giving their analysis of the quality of the report. This is particularly helpful in the aspect of the specifics of the project itself as their on the spot expertise aids the Unit Chair.
In semester 1 this year CPEE gratefully acknowledges the help given by:
- Craig Best, Asset Planning Coordinator, City of Swan, Perth WA
- Robert Busuttil, Principal Surfacings Engineer, NZ Transport Agency
- Sean Durkin, Managing Director, Durkin Construction, NSW
- Ross Evans, Resurfacing & Rehabilitation Manager, Main Roads, Perth WA
- Russell Grierson, Manager Infrastructure Engineering & Design, Glenorchy City Council, Tas
- Ashley Milner, Engineering Manager, Newlands Civil Construction, Toowoomba, Qld
- Tyrone Toole, Chief Adviser Asset Management, ARRB, Melbourne, Vic
Graduate Presented with Award at Recent Melbourne Short Course
At the recent Melbourne 2 day short course on Flexible Pavement Design, student Jalal Soufi-Sabbagh was presented with his Testamur for his Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology. CPEE HEO Mignon Goswell was delighted to meet Jalal, an Airport Engineer with Aurecon Group, face-to-face and remarked at his dedication during his studies with CPEE.
At the Ceremony in front of 32 Delegates attending the 2 day short course, CPEE CEO Ray Farrelly advised on the excellent academic record of Jalal and congratulated him on his achievement.
PHOTO: Ray Farrelly (left) with a delighted Jalal Soufi-Sabbagh
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Reminder - 2017 Annual Student Excellence Awards
The Annual CPEE Student Excellence Awards give recognition to students who have demonstrated excellence in their performance during the academic year whilst undertaking specialist technical postgraduate units offered by CPEE and by its partner University, the University of Tasmania.
As with previous years, the eligibility criteria required to be considered is for students to have achieved 'distinction' grade level and/or have demonstrated excellence in their development with at least 'credit' grade level and have shown compelling commitment. The individual Unit Awards are sponsored by key organisations within the roads and pavements sector with each unit award winner receiving a monetary amount of $500 and the Student Excellence Award Certificate. Selection is based on academic results across the 2017 year.