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Graduate Certificate in Safety, Risk & Reliability Engineering

ProviderEngineering Institute of Technology
Course code: TISCITCSRHigher education providerStudy area: Engineering and Related TechnologiesData JSON
AttendanceExternal
Intakes & start datesJanuary 2026 · Perth · WA

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Safety, Risk, and Reliability) (GCSR) covers a wide range of topics essential for understanding the principles of system safety, risk management, data analysis, and reliability. It is tailored for professionals with backgrounds in mechanical, chemical & process, instrumentation & control, electrical, or industrial plant and systems engineering. Students will gain expertise in incident investigation, learn from industry specialists, and acquire practical knowledge of the latest safety technologies and methodologies. The program emphasizes the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. This program is a stepping stone for those looking to advance their careers in the safety and reliability industries. It prepares students to manage safety systems, mitigate risks, and enhance reliability in various engineering contexts.

Course record

Majors
Safety and risk management
Other Information

For further study, graduates may consider EIT’s Master of Engineering (Safety, Risk and Reliability).

Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

Career Opportunities

Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:

  •     Project Manager
  •     Principal Risk Analyst
  •     Work environment coordinator
  •     Safety and Reliability Engineer
  •     Head of Safety and Risk
  •     Senior Safety Engineer

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • Applicants are required to: Hold a recognized bachelor degree (or above) in engineering or science in a congruent field of practice*, Have completed the equivalent of first-year Bachelor level mathematics, or are able to demonstrate recognized relevant work experience. Have an appropriate level of English Language Proficiency at an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0)**, or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy . Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-congruent engineering field are required to demonstrate their prior learning and experience is equivalent to the entry requirements (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant are to be decided by each specialisation and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the EIT Admissions Committee). Applicants who do not hold a recognized bachelor’s degree are required to demonstrate their prior learning and experience is equivalent to this qualification. A minimum of an Australian Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in Engineering and 10 years of technical work experience at a technologist level or above in a relevant engineering field is required for an application to be considered (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant are to be decided by each specialization and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the EIT Admissions Committee)***. *Congruent field of practice means any recognised undergraduate degree in engineering or engineering science. **Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT *** Applicants who enter and complete this qualification without holding a prior Bachelor’s Degree and go on to complete an EIT Masters Degree may not be eligible for Engineers Australia recognition. However, students can lodge a personal application with Engineers Australia to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • PerthWAJanuary 2026
  • PerthWAJune 2026
  • PerthWA