Graduate Diploma in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building

The Graduate Diploma in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building program provides an intensive, multidisciplinary environment for the advanced study of the science, design technologies and management of sustainable buildings.

As this field is positioned at the intersection of several disciplines, including building engineering, architecture, landscape architecture and design, this program advances the role of design research and innovative design practice in addressing critical issues associated with the sustainability of the built environment.The program is especially designed for advanced professional development and/or specialisation for engineers, project managers, landscape architects and other design professionals working with the built environment.Graduates may pursue many professional pathways, including work in private practice, state or local government, or in private practice as a consultant to building design or, property development projects.This program emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge to practice and will build your capability to effectively respond to current and emerging issues, trends, and to client and organisational needs through your developed skills and knowledge.In conjunction with the Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building, this program addresses the industry need for energy efficient and sustainable building specialists with a particular focus on developing your multidisciplinary understanding of the design, performance and development of sustainable buildings.

The courses delivered within the program build your knowledge of the specialised domains within the field of energy efficient and sustainable building including sustainable building technologies, building physics and project management.

You will develop the analytical and technical skills required to utilise theoretical knowledge and published data to inform your decision making as a manager and/or designer of sustainable buildings.

The program replicates industry and professional practice contexts and equips you to work in multidisciplinary teams involved in the development of sustainable design strategies and solutions for new and retrofitted buildings.Successful completion of this program provides a pathway to further learning in the Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building.Upon successful completion of this program you may also be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

You must have:

• successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a discipline that demonstrates knowledge and skills in construction, technology, engineering, management, architecture or design; OR
• significant work experience or professional practice related to energy efficiency, sustainability or building and construction

As a guide, significant experience would generally be a minimum of three years of experience in middle to upper management roles that related to energy efficiency, sustainability or building and construction.

For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.

To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application

• a CV
• a personal statement that demonstrates your academic foundation for postgraduate study. This may include details on how your professional experiences relates to the program, demonstration of critical thinking in personal and/or professional practice, and communication and problem solving skills.

International English language requirement

A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

As a graduate of this program you will be able to:

1. Analyse, synthesise and apply sustainable building theory and principles to address industry issues, and implement new directions in sustainable building design

2. Professionally communicate your ideas and strategies, justifying decisions to diverse stakeholders, including government and industry stakeholders 3. Employ your knowledge of sustainable building and performance theory, and leading technologies, to develop solutions that respond to the diverse needs of sustainable building project stakeholders 4. Work autonomously and utilise effective team work and project management skills to plan sustainable building projects, responsive to the needs of diverse stakeholders 5. Critically examine and reflect on your work, and sustainable building theory, to question accepted building solutions, design strategies, design practices and decision making approaches

6. Apply appropriate research methods, tools and technical skills to plan and/or evaluate projects that contribute to the profession and the field of knowledge in the discipline