Courses & Units
Track Maintenance and Applications JEE154
Introduction
This unit has two compatible parts. The first part of the unit is focused on track maintenance and the second on applications of much of the course learning to incidents and case studies. Both parts of the unit require the drawing together of aspects of design, construction, management, operations, associated infrastructure, turnouts and track behaviour. The intention of this unit is that you obtain a more wholistic view of this rail Diploma course and of the topics you’ve learned and help you synthesise an overview of the infrastructure part of a rail business. You are studying this unit in the latter part of your course so that you can draw upon and relate together the more detailed knowledge and skills you developed in earlier units. The assessments in this unit are designed to help build a reflective and synergistic approach to your work in the rail industry.
Summary
| Unit name | Track Maintenance and Applications |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JEE154 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics |
| Coordinator | Mr Mark Symes |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rozelle - Sydney | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Plan and manage operations for maintaining rails and special trackwork to ensure efficient deployment of railway resources.
- Determine when, why and how ballast should be maintained for the safe operation of trains.
- Identify and describe track drainage problems and determine appropriate methods for their rectification to help prevent rapid deterioration of the track structure.
- Communicate with stakeholders in a railway business to ensure effective operation of the business.
- Plan interfaces and inputs for rail track projects.
- Work in a team to prepare recommendations in response to a major track maintenance incident for a professional audience
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 039907 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,798.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
JEE151|JEE152|JEE156|JEE157Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | All assessment, study material, schedules, written guides, etc are presented to students via MyLO. During the semester there are four 1-hour web conferences in each unit. These web conferences are recorded for future access by students if desired. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Report (50%)|Short Essay Questions (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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