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Graduate Certificate in Port Engineering (GC-PORTENG)
Graduate CertificateYear: 2021 Delivered: On Campus
About this course
Contact
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: Graduate Certificate in Port Engineering
- Contact: Enquiry Form
Coordinator
Alexander Babanin
Overview
Award title | Graduate Certificate in Port Engineering |
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Year & campus | 2021 |
CRICOS code | 096346B |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 8 |
Credit points | 50 credit points |
Duration | 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time |
The Graduate Certificate in Port Engineering is a one-year program consisting of 50 credit points (may also be taken part-time). The objective of the course is to improve the capacity of organisations and individuals to deliver their roles and responsibilities for Port and Harbour design and management by increasing the depth and diversity of knowledge and skills of professionals practising in the Port and Coastal Engineering industry. The course is endorsed by Ports Australia. It consists of a combination of intensive periods of face-to-face teaching on campus and distance assessments. Teaching is based on a synergetic approach between world leading scientists in the field of Maritime Engineering and eminent practitioners in the field of Maritime, Coastal and Port Engineering. The variety of specialised coursework electives is designed to enable students to meet their individual career goals as well as meeting industry-defined objectives.
Entry requirements
- In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed;
- a four year undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent
OR
- an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent and at least two years of documented relevant professional or work experience, and
- at least one mathematics subject and one classical physics or engineering mechanics subject at tertiary level.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
- In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider
- prior academic performance; and
- where relevant, the professional experience
- The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments
- Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
The Graduate Certificate in Port Engineering welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.
The Graduate Certificate in Port Engineering requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:
- the ability to comprehend complex science, technology and engineering related information; and
- the ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, technology and engineering principles and practices during assessment tasks.
Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.
There are additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects.
Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
This course has as its objectives that graduates should:
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in Port Engineering practice;
- Describe contemporary and emerging Port Engineering trends and challenges;
- Provide solutions to complex Port Engineering practice problems using critical thinking and independent judgement;
- Demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences; and
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs.
Generic skills
- You will be provided with feedback on your progress in attaining the following generic skills: • Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems • To make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts • To initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts • Communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts • Cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
Course structure
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Port Engineering, students must complete 4 units (50 credit points) as follows:
- 3 x selective subjects (37.5 credit points)
- 1 x Elective unit (12.5 credit points), selected from the Elective Unit list
This course is available to international students full-time only.
Three selective subjects (37.5 credit points) to be chosen from:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90066 | Metocean Engineering | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90067 | Port Structural Design | July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation | September (Online) |
12.5 |
CVEN90069 | Dredging Engineering | February (Online) |
12.5 |
CVEN90070 | Port and Harbour Engineering | February (Online) |
12.5 |
Elective subjects (12.5 Credit points):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90062 | Building Information Modeling | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
CVEN90066 | Metocean Engineering | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90067 | Port Structural Design | July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation | September (Online) |
12.5 |
CVEN90069 | Dredging Engineering | February (Online) |
12.5 |
CVEN90070 | Port and Harbour Engineering | February (Online) |
12.5 |
ENEN90005 | Environmental Management ISO 14000 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
GEOM90033 | Satellite Positioning Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 30 January 2024