Get ready for the rail project pipeline
With a $70 billion pipeline of construction planned for the next five years* comes a sharp increase in the demand for qualified rail engineers.
Equip your graduates with the skills they need to thrive in this growing industry, including self-management, communication, project management, and rail operations.
It's an ideal opportunity for you to attract and retain top talent, whilst preparing for your future projects and capability needs.
* Australian Trade and Investment Commission 2023, Australia's A$70 billion rail construction pipeline
This program is delivered in partnership with the Australasian Railway Association.
How to join
Any organisation can enrol their engineering graduates.
Pre-requisites: an engineering degree in any discipline and up to two years’ work experience in an engineering related role in the rail industry.
Price
$5,990 ex GST per participant
Next intake
5 May 2027
For groups of 10+ to start before the next intake, enquire about the Private corporate program option.
Program options
- Public program - ideal for a few graduate engineers who need to develop sector specific skills and network with peers across organisations.
- Private corporate program - for multiple graduates, this exclusive option complements your existing learning and development programs.
Enquire now to find out more about enrolments or contact us: [email protected]
Looking to upskill your engineers at their next career stage? Visit the Emerging Engineers Leadership Program page
Why join this program?
Learning modules
Understanding Rail Module
A comprehensive introduction to the rail industry from the Australasian Railway Association.
Your graduates will learn about the industry’s contribution to the economy, how to manage assets, how to safely operate a rail network, and understand how the businesses that make up the supply chain work together.
- Track infrastructure
- Rollingstock
- Operations & safety
- Passenger & freight
- Supply chain
Personal Capability
This module lays the foundations for professional and personal growth.
Your graduates will develop self-management skills and improve their critical interpersonal skills. They will also learn how to take responsibility for their career by pursuing further professional development and credentials such as Chartered status.
- Actioning feedback
- Communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Resilience
Professional Skills
This module builds leadership capabilities to drive performance and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
Your graduates will learn to work effectively with stakeholders, how to lead high-performing teams, and foster diversity and inclusion in multidisciplinary team environments.
- Conflict management
- Diversity & inclusion
- Negotiation
- Supporting change
Applied Project Management
This module focuses on the latest edition of the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), PMBOK7.
Your graduates also learn the principles to solve problems, particularly how to apply them to ethical and sustainability issues on engineering projects.
- Ethics
- Problem-solving
- Project lifecycle
- Risk management
Award-winning program
This program has been recognised for excellence in education, receiving two LearnX Platinum Awards in 2024; EduTech Learning Impact, and Best Talented Team – Learning and Development Team.
Three Platinum Awards were also awarded in 2023 for Best Learning and Development (Industry Specific), Best Learning Design Team, and Best Learning and Development Team.
