Certificate III in Science
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Certificate III in Science is primarily a preparatory qualification which introduces key science concepts and enables access to vocational courses in science related areas.
Structure
C3399 Courses
BIOL5228C - Perform microscopic examination (MSL973007) has been replaced with BIOL5243C - Perform microscopic examination (MSL973019)
C3399 Core Units - Select ALL Six (6) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct and present simple scientific research (VU22065) | 20 | GEDU6133 | City Campus |
| Develop study skills for science (VU22066) | 30 | GEDU6134 | City Campus |
| Contribute to health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS201) | 20 | OHTH5979C | City Campus |
| Work with mathematical techniques (VU22067) | 100 | MATH7080 | City Campus |
| Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes (VU21326) | 25 | GEDU6135 | City Campus |
| Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes (VU21330) | 25 | GEDU6136 | City Campus |
C3399 Elective Units - Select Five (5) Courses.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perform microscopic examination (MSL973019) | 40 | BIOL5243C | City Campus |
| Examine concepts in biology (VU22068) | 50 | BIOL5238 | City Campus |
| Examine concepts in chemistry (VU22069) | 50 | CHEM5030 | City Campus |
| Examine concepts in physics (VU22070) | 50 | PHYS5002 | City Campus |
| Investigate atomic structure and bonding (VU22076) | 50 | CHEM5031 | City Campus |
| Use, communicate and search securely on the internet (ICTICT103) | 50 | OFFC5332C | City Campus |
| Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems (VU22074) | 110 | MATH7081 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.
You must have sufficient language skills and an educational background suitable for study at Certificate III level.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Institution
