In some circumstances, candidates may be required to undertake preliminary studies before embarking on a graduate certificate program. There may be a restriction on the maximum number of non-graduate enrolments in any year. For the maintenance management program, attendance is required at a residential school of one week in July. This part-time course is offered only by distance education by the Gippsland School of Engineering. It consists of eight two-semester subjects and normally takes two years of distance education study to complete.
Attendance is required at a residential school in each year.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Management are able to articulate to the Master of Engineering Maintenance Management provided they have maintained an average of 70 per cent or more. The maximum credit allowable for those transferring to the masters program is 36 credit points. This course will be of greatest benefit to graduate engineers who are involved with the operation and maintenance of industrial, public sector or defence systems. The degree comprises 54 credit points of course work followed by an 18 credit point minor thesis. This enables articulation from the graduate certificates or graduate diploma to the masters program, with a maximum of 36 points of credit, for those who have performed at the requisite distinction standard, while providing alternative pathways for those who perform less well.