Continual Improvement -  Our Programs in 2017 If you have been looking on the CPEE website recently you may have noticed that a number of our distance learning unit titles are changing for 2017. In addition to the new titles a number of units have undergone content review which has resulted in some subject matter being moved/revised to further improve the learning outcomes of the program. Unit Titles 2016 v 2017 For existing students currently studying with CPEE, depending on the program...

Roads Australia Fellowship Program – 2017 An opportunity open to all Distance Learning Students and CPEE Short Course delegates is the chance to gain a Roads Australia sponsored 2017 R.A Fellowship. We are pleased to advise that nominations are now being called for the 2017 Roads Australia Fellowship Program, an industry-leading mentoring program. A limited number of outstanding candidates from across the Australia will be selected to participate in this third intake for the program. Nominations...

An Opportunity for Recognition and Reward CPEE Student Excellence Awards Last year, CPEE successfully launched its Annual Student Excellence Awards program and thirteen students were rewarded with a cash prize of $500 each and a formal certificate of achievement, presented at a prestigious event near their home or convenient major centre. The Awards will again be offered for outstanding performance in Units of study from Semesters 1 and 2. The CPEE Annual Student Excellence Award gives recognition...

CPEE is in the midst of a period of significant demand for short course training with a total of seven 1, 2 and 3 day courses being requested by individual state road agencies and Councils. Maintenance being the major focus its an indicator that the pressure is on for better outcomes with reduced funding and the courses were seen as a way to have improved capability in employees and awareness of the latest techniques and practical experiences to enable improved performance of the road asset.

Western Front – Being Tackled IN PERTH Starting in second half of July CPEE is again having a significant presence in Perth with a number of training courses that will provide an up-to-date awareness of latest technical and knowledge & skill enhancements to those individuals seeking to improve their worth, and to those Companies that seek to have their employee's skill and value further improved. With the specialised content of the following 1 and 2 day courses, presented by some of the...

Annual Short Course Series 2016 - Pavement Design & Construction CPEE is launching its Australia wide Pavement Design & Construction series of training courses this month in Brisbane and Sydney, providing updated design & construction principles and techniques for roads and pavements. With growing pressure on asset management and minimisation of maintenance costs, the appropriate and smart starting point is to get the design and construction fundamentals right. More information on...

Vital need for increased capability and knowledge in infrastructure asset management The University of Tasmania, Centre for Pavement Engineering Education (CPEE)and IPWEA recognised some years back that there was a need for increased capability and knowledge in infrastructure asset management skills. Based on the internationally acclaimed International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM), a formal qualification was being developed, and continues to be offered with enrolments now being accepted...

Student 2015 Excellence Awards Announced The CPEE Annual Student Excellence Award gives recognition to students who have demonstrated excellence in their performance during the period of consideration, whilst undertaking either of the postgraduate programs, the Graduate Certificate of Pavement Technology, the Master of Pavement Technology or the Bachelor of Engineering (Professional Honours) in "Infrastructure Asset Management" and in "Road Engineering and Construction". We are delighted to...

CPEE Chairman Passes the Baton After eight years as the Independent Chairman of CPEE, David Anderson decided to step down at the AGM last November stating his belief that "it is in the best interests of CPEE to have a new Chairman who will no doubt bring new ideas and a new approach to leading CPEE in the future". David as part of his final Chairman's Report took the opportunity to note: Strategic Planning and Governance: In order to consolidate all of the change activity being undertaken,...

CPEE WELCOMED AS ROADS AUSTRALIA MEMBER  At the Roads Australia (RA) Conference held in Sydney on the 4-6 May 2015, and during their annual John Show Award dinner, CPEE was welcomed as one of the latest RA members. The CEO of CPEE, Ray Farrelly, responded that CPEE "is very pleased to be part of the RA organisation and is looking forward to playing a significant constructive role in enhancing the technical knowledge and skills within the RA membership in the roads, pavements and infrastructure...