Annual Short Course Series 2016 - Pavement Design & Construction CPEE is launching its Australia wide Pavement Design & Construction series of training courses this month in Brisbane and Sydney, providing updated design & construction principles and techniques for roads and pavements. With growing pressure on asset management and minimisation of maintenance costs, the appropriate and smart starting point is to get the design and construction fundamentals right. More information on...

Vital need for increased capability and knowledge in infrastructure asset management The University of Tasmania, Centre for Pavement Engineering Education (CPEE)and IPWEA recognised some years back that there was a need for increased capability and knowledge in infrastructure asset management skills. Based on the internationally acclaimed International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM), a formal qualification was being developed, and continues to be offered with enrolments now being accepted...

Student 2015 Excellence Awards Announced The CPEE Annual Student Excellence Award gives recognition to students who have demonstrated excellence in their performance during the period of consideration, whilst undertaking either of the postgraduate programs, the Graduate Certificate of Pavement Technology, the Master of Pavement Technology or the Bachelor of Engineering (Professional Honours) in "Infrastructure Asset Management" and in "Road Engineering and Construction". We are delighted to...

CPEE Chairman Passes the Baton After eight years as the Independent Chairman of CPEE, David Anderson decided to step down at the AGM last November stating his belief that "it is in the best interests of CPEE to have a new Chairman who will no doubt bring new ideas and a new approach to leading CPEE in the future". David as part of his final Chairman's Report took the opportunity to note: Strategic Planning and Governance: In order to consolidate all of the change activity being undertaken,...

CPEE WELCOMED AS ROADS AUSTRALIA MEMBER  At the Roads Australia (RA) Conference held in Sydney on the 4-6 May 2015, and during their annual John Show Award dinner, CPEE was welcomed as one of the latest RA members. The CEO of CPEE, Ray Farrelly, responded that CPEE "is very pleased to be part of the RA organisation and is looking forward to playing a significant constructive role in enhancing the technical knowledge and skills within the RA membership in the roads, pavements and infrastructure...

Awards Student Excellence Awards Introduction The annual Student Excellence Awards program recognises and rewards student excellence across a range of Unit topics. The Award gives recognition to students who have demonstrated excellence in their performance during the period of consideration, whilst undertaking any of the postgraduate programs, the Graduate Certificate of Pavement Technology, the Master of Pavement Technology, and the Bachelor of Engineering (Professional Honours) "Road Engineering...

Changes to semester length and unit offerings in 2015 SEMESTER DATES 2015: CPEE has adopted a "14 week semester" model in line with most Universities and will provide a break between semesters in line with strong student request. Please refer to the following dates when planning your study. Unit outlines and Unit Study Guidelines will reflect the new semesters with refreshed assessment and submission dates.

Loss of CPEE 'Start up' Supporter and Friend Geoff was the major SRA and RTA (now RMS) force behind the establishment of CPEE, was an inaugural CPEE Councillor and one of its strongest supporters from its foundation days through to his current involvement as a Unit Chair, with two Units that were under his guidance. This had provided some 30 years of continuous involvement in CPEE in one significant role or another. Geoff's health had been an issue for many years since early diagnosis of problems...

CPEE Honours Long Standing Contributors The CPEE Academic Board determined to recognise two of its stalwarts of many years, both of whom have just "retired" from acting as Tutors for key CPEE Units of study in the Graduate Certificate and the Masters "of Pavement Technology" programs. Long-time industry recognised experts in their field both Walter Holtrop and John Rebbechi were awarded CPEE "Certificates of Appreciation" to recognise the valuable time and contribution to furthering the educational...

The CPEE distance learning education programs have been operating since 1996 during which time there has been over 2500 unit enrolments. CPEE is quality accredited to ISO 9001:2008 and is an accredited private provider of higher education under the Tertiary Education Act 1993 (Victoria), offering specialist Graduate Certificate and Masters programs. In conjunction with our University partners, CPEE jointly operates Bachelor of Engineering Technology Professional Honours courses in Road Engineering...