313817 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Corrosion Engineering

GradCertCorrEng(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

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Course Overview

Graduate certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.

The Curtin University Corrosion Engineering Course is unique to the region and is tailored to industry needs, specifically the energy and resource industries, meeting strong global demand for Corrosion Engineers. The course is designed to deliver specific skills such as understanding fundamental corrosion and prevention principles, diagnosing corrosion problems, formulating anti-corrosion solutions including working on real-life corrosion cases and projects. This course provides an advanced professional qualification for graduates in engineering or science disciplines.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

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Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to some graduate diplomas and master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

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Course Organisation

Graduate certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.

Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply corrosion theories and principles to account for corrosion causes, failures and prevention strategies

2. analyse a range of practical corrosion-related problems or situations potentially impacted by corrosion and propose viable and/or creative solutions

3. acquire relevant corrosion-related data from the literature and other sources, and interpret or re-interpret the data in synthesising practical reports

4. use professional language and technically accurate written work to effectively communicate with corrosion engineers, operators and managers

5. describe major corrosion testing methods and prevention technologies, and explain their limitations

6. demonstrate self-reliance, motivation and initiative in planning and managing own learning

7. describe major international corrosion prevention standards and practices, and their differences

8. be aware of the cultural impact of engineering or related operations

9. demonstrate behaviours which support and uphold expectations of practicing engineers and the engineering profession

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year part-time study. Each student will be advised of their individual study plan, which will be subject to the availability and sequencing of units within the course. Two intakes are offered each year, in semester 1 and semester 2. However, students commencing with the semester 2 intake requires a minimum of three semesters to complete the course. The courses can be undertaken while working or from home location as there are no requirements to attend classes at the University.

Location and delivery Mode

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2014	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2014	Bentley Campus	Semester 1					Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
313983	v.2		Corrosion Chemistry 500	3.0	25.0
			SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
					50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
313617	v.3		Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention in Liquids 500	4.0	25.0
			SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
					50.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)				Hrs/Wk	Credit
302196	v.3		Fluid Mechanics 512	6.0	25.0
310248	v.2		Mass and Energy Balances 521	5.0	25.0
302195	v.3		Process Heat Transfer 511	6.0	25.0
302199	v.3		Reaction Engineering 515	8.0	25.0
311335	v.2		Separation Processes 543	4.0	25.0
304767	v.3		Process Plant Engineering 518	5.0	25.0
312175	v.2		Thermodynamics 520	2.0	25.0
310854	v.1 *		Chemistry Project Report 590	8.0	25.0
302225	v.3		Research Project 592	6.0	25.0

*    Unit not available for science graduates

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Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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