Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
Based on consultation with the Industry Skills Council, the competencies in this program have been selected to enable graduates to work in aircraft manufacturing, design and maintenance at a paraprofessional level.The objective of this qualification is to provide graduates with capabilities in the Aeronautical industry.
On completion of this qualification you will gain Technical Knowledge and Skills, Engineering Application Ability, and Professional and Personal attributes in the specialised industrial areas of:Aeronautical industry legislation requirementsAircraft engineering drawing and draftingAircraft Systems (hydraulic and pneumatic)Propulsion SystemsAircraft Aerodynamics (fixed and rotary wing)Project ManagementAs a graduate of this program you will have the necessary aeronautical industry related vocational skills for work in small, medium and large enterprises and the defence forces.
The qualification covers a wide range of subject areas in the fields of aeronautical engineering at the paraprofessional level (both civil and defence).
You will develop knowledge and skills in occupational health and safety regulations, aeronautical industry legislation requirements, aircraft engineering drawing and drafting, managerial and professional attributes, computer software packages, technical and practical skills, work experience placements, aviation human factors, aeronautical systems (avionics, manufacturing, propulsion, maintenance and mechanical), total quality management systems and technical investigation and troubleshooting.
The program offers a specialised articulation stream if you aspire to undertake a degree.
Structure
C6131 Courses
C6131 Core Units - Select ALL Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organise and communicate information (MEM16006A) | 20 | EMPL5568C | City Campus |
| Interact with computing technology (MEM16008A) | 20 | COSC5928C | City Campus |
| Perform engineering activities (MEM22001A) | 60 | EMPL5570C | City Campus |
| Manage self in the engineering environment (MEM22002A) | 40 | EMPL5873C | City Campus |
| Select common engineering materials (MEM30007A) | 40 | PROC5277C | City Campus |
| Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment (MEM30012A) | 40 | MATH5268C | City Campus |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSAENV272B) | 30 | EASC5047C | City Campus |
C6131 Group A General Elective Units - Select Eight (8) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance (MEA101B) | 40 | OHTH5522C | City Campus |
| Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes (MEA105C) | 20 | AERO5962C | City Campus |
| Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications (MEA107B) | 20 | AERO5798C | City Campus |
| Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation (MEA108B) | 20 | AERO5799C | City Campus |
| Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance (MEA109B) | 80 | MIET6172C | City Campus |
| Lay out and set up aircraft systems (MEA340A) | 120 | AERO5815C | City Campus |
| Apply basic aircraft design characteristics (MEA341A) | 120 | AERO5819C | City Campus |
| Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements (MEM30031A) | 40 | MIET7057C | City Campus |
C6131 Group B Specialist Elective Units - Select Fifteen (15) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics (MEA342A) | 120 | AERO5820C | City Campus |
| Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations (MEA349B) | 120 | AERO5960C | City Campus |
| Select and test aeronautical engineering materials (MEA350A) | 80 | AERO5822C | City Campus |
| Represent aeronautical engineering designs (MEM09143A) | 80 | MIET6324C | City Campus |
| Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to aeronautical engineering designs (MEM09153A) | 80 | AERO5951C | City Campus |
| Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects (MEM14065A) | 60 | AERO5952C | City Campus |
| Apply aeronautical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of engineering project (MEM14083A) | 60 | MIET6325C | City Campus |
| Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering sit (MEM23052A) | 60 | MIET6326C | City Campus |
| Select and apply aeronautical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques (MEM23073A) | 60 | MIET6327C | City Campus |
| Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations (MEM23084A) | 60 | AERO5955C | City Campus |
| Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations (MEM23095A) | 60 | AERO5956C | City Campus |
| Apply automated systems principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations (MEM23097A) | 60 | AERO5957C | City Campus |
| Apply technical mathematics (MEM23004A) | 80 | MATH7062C | City Campus |
| Apply calculus to engineering tasks (MEM23007A) | 80 | MATH7063C | City Campus |
| Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations (MEM23003A) | 80 | MIET6328C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Current Year 12 students —there are no prerequisite studies.
Non-Year 12 applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to have relevant employment or evidence of experience and/or ability to meet the demands of the program.
If candidates have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), they can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT University website about the application process for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to:http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
RMIT understands that people’s backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success. All of the Advanced Diplomas offer entry through the SNAP and SEAS pathways that identify students in specific disadvantaged categories.
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 are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
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://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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