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This program provides an opportunity for students to gain fundamental skills and knowledge in the Building and Construction Industry to enable them to decide if they are suited to this industry as a career.

The Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) is a pre-apprenticeship which is structured to assist people to gain an edge when completing for employment as an apprentice or trainee in the plumbing industry.The program is a mix of theory and practical application of basic skills and knowledge required in the plumbing industry. Assessment methods include exams, assignments, projects and practicals.

The Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-Vocational) is a pre-apprenticeship which is structured to assist people to gain an edge when completing for employment as an apprentice or trainee in the electrical, refrigeration, instrumentation and electronics fields.The program is a mix of theory and practical application of basic skills and knowledge required in the electrotechnology industry. Assessment methods include exams, assignments, projects and practicals.

As a graduate of an Associate Degree in Engineering you will have broad theoretical and technical knowledge, of a specific area and technical knowledge, with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts of engineering.You will have developed a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:analyse information to complete a range of activities including system design interpret and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems transmit information and skills to others cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independenceYou will be able to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility:in contexts that are subject to change within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations with responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parametersThe two-year Associate Degree in Engineering Technology incorporates a capstone project (OENG1068 Engineering Project or OENG1064 Engineering Project A and OENG1066 Engineering Project B combined - a total credit points of 24). It provides significant opportunities for you to choose from an extensive range of engineering majors and pathways, whilst still providing robust vocational outcomes.This Associate Degree has six majors and you will be able to select your major at the end of the first year. The six majors are:Mechanical Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Electrical and Electronics Computer and Network Civil EngineeringAdditionally, the program provides a pathway into engineering and related professions that have been experiencing persistent skills shortages for many years.Mechanical / Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics This major will enables you to move into a wide range of paraprofessional level position as a mechanical design associate, product design and process, production planner, quality engineer or automation specialist including application to modern manufacturing and business, Internet of Systems, additive manufacturing, automation and robotics.Electrical and Electronics / Computer and NetworkThis major enables you to pursue a career in the areas of Electrical/Electronics design, electronic communications, digital and analogue interfacing, microprocessor programming, automation and process control including application of Internet of Things and cloud environment, Internet of Systems, automation and robotics as a technical officer, Engineering Associate or Electronic Service Engineer. Computer and Network major allows you to pursue a career in the areas of networking, internetworking,IP telephony, network design and network security as a technical officer, network engineer or network support officer.CivilThis major enables you to move into a wide range of paraprofessional positions in the civil and structural engineering fields including roles such as laboratory technician, research assistant, construction supervisor. Nationally, demand is evident for quantity surveyors, structural engineers, and civil engineering draftspersons and technicians. Multiple related engineering professions are also identified as being in shortage at a state level including urban and regional planners, civil engineers, quantity surveyors, structural engineers, and civil engineering draftspersons and technicians.AerospaceThe aerospace discipline consists of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and integration, design, dynamics and control, mathematics, structural analysis, thermodynamics. Graduates can look for jobs in Aerospace industry as aircraft maintenance engineer or aerospace design engineer at the paraprofessional level. Your most likely destinations will be design and manufacturing companies including Boeing Australia, EADS (Airbus), Hawker de Havilland and so forth.The program is delivered face-to-face and includes web-based learning components. It requires on campus attendance in either full time or part-time mode.

The Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) provides a tertiary award in conjunction with a structured aviation training program. This program meets the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) through the provision of theory and practical training. The program contains relevant and appropriate courses encompassing cognitive, technical and communication skills. The program design and associated capability development has been endorsed by a range of Aviation industry experts, consisting of senior pilots and operations personnel from Australia's major airlines and aerospace organisations. As a successful graduate of this program you will have completed a qualification aligned to CASA and industry pilot opportunities.This program is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that will enhance your value in the Aviation Industry environment and will also prepare you to undertake the CASA Recreational, Private and Commercial Pilot Licence Theory and Flight courses. In addition, you will undertake Airport Transport Licence 1 & 2 and Instrument rating theory and flight courses.The AERO2590 Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence, AERO2592, Flying to Private Pilot Licence, AERO2596 Commercial Pilot Licence Flying and AERO2638 Flying to Instructor Rating courses provide you with a capstone experience, which will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program.These licences focus on Australian aviation requirements, where you are able apply your critical thinking, judgement, problem-solving skills, and industry legislative knowledge as a capstone goal.This program is available in blended learning mode that includes online and face-to-face delivery.

The RMIT Associate Degree in Graphic Design provides you with a broad range of technical skills, underpinned by theoretical knowledge, in a range of contexts as preparation for design work or as a pathway into further learning. You will gain a thorough knowledge of visual design influences and ideas, design concept development, the design processes, typography, manual and digital illustration, finished art and preparing files for print and multimedia outcomes. You will produce graphic designs for a range of applications and devices, learning how to use industry specific software to a level. Underpinning this practical application of design are courses that develop your knowledge of the business of graphic design, including legal and ethical requirements and sustainable practice implications.The RMIT Associate Degree in Graphic Design will enable you as a graduate to commence work as a junior designer or Finished Artist within a broad range of graphic and communication design environments. You will have knowledge and experience of the design workplace through industry set briefs, industry feedback and a period of work placement.In addition, you will be well placed to move into a wide range of industry areas from design pratices,publishing, advertising, fashion graphics and print houses. As a graduate you will also have the skills to operate in a freelance capacity or to set up a design practice.

The Associate Degree in Interior Decoration & Design at RMIT will prepare you for a diverse career in Interior Decoration and Design that deals in the planning, designing and embellishment of interior space.The program will support you to become a highly skilled practitioner with a broad range of skills and knowledge to create environmentally oriented and sustainable outcomes incorporating technologies and critical thinking that are applicable to Interior Decoration and Design.The program will provide you with a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of residential and commercial interior fit out, including materials and their applications, colour, lighting, furnishings and decorative treatments that meet a wide range of industry standards and requirements. You will be proficient in applying principles of aesthetics, function, environment and sustainability to design and implement a range of interior environments. You will be able to create diverse proposals that will respond to a variety of client briefs as well as having knowledge about the business aspects of decoration and design.The program will prepare you for roles in a range of areas from large scale commercial design offices to small boutique decoration consultancies along with other specialised areas such as consulting in colour and in the retail and wholesale areas of the industry in fabric houses and material suppliers. Upon completion of the Associate Degree you will be work ready for the interior decoration and design industry, or for further learning in Interior Design or related disciplines.In the final year of the program you will work on a major capstone project across two courses, Decoration and Design Studio 3 (ARCH1387) and Decoration and Design Studio 4 (ARCH1389). This experience will enable you to synthesize and integrate your knowledge, as well as demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.The Associate Degree Interior Decoration & Design is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus

The Associate Degree in Health Sciences provides a broad based introduction to Health Sciences exploring both the individual and public view of health in Australia. The Australian Health sector is rapidly changing with new employment opportunities opening up. The Associate Degree will provide you with a vocational outcome and a pathway to further education opportunities.The Program requires on-campus attendance and involves blended learning including face to face teaching, tutorials and online activities.The first year focusses on understanding the body in health and disease, introducing you to the Australian health system and the role of different health professionals. You will explore the roles of health promotion in the Australian and International context.The second year focuses on health promotion and provides you with knowledge and skills to work with individuals and groups to promote health through education and other strategies. Graduates may find employment in government departments, local governments, community health centres, aged care agencies and health promotion organisations.In the final year, you will undertake a capstone experience PUBH1408 Health: Industry Project and Practice participating in a work-integrated learning (WIL) activity.

The Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production program will equip you with the broad knowledge and skills you need to maximise your opportunity to follow a career within mainstream industry or within a specialised niche businesses. You will prepare to undertake production projects, assist others in productions, and work as part of a production team. On successful completion of the program, you will have gained the essential knowledge and skills to enable you to work as a paraprofessional in a creative, freelance or in-house capacity within the film, television or online media industry, or in a production or organization role within the corporate, educational, cultural, government or non-government organisation sectors where practical media skills and knowledge are required. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to apply your knowledge and skills across varied genres and formats of screen-based media production, bringing flexibility, initiative and creative problem-solving to your work. You will be capable of working within a changing and challenging environment, with awareness of emerging production trends, practical skills in relevant technologies, experience of diverse and collaborative projects, and an ability to gather information on audience and market expectations and trends.

Based in the heart of an International City of Literature, the Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing is an intensive, practical, industry-oriented program. It will nurture your creative potential while you build the skills, expertise and versatility expected of professional writers and editors.During your studies you'll work alongside fellow students passionate about reading and writing. You'll also learn from teachers and mentors who are leading practitioners in their fields.You’ll start by gaining a broad base of skills in fiction, creative nonfiction, professional communications, digital content, grammar and editing. Then you’ll specialise in your preferred areas, with a focus on building a writing portfolio, developing practical projects, and engaging with industry and with readers. In your final year, you will be provided with a capstone experience, COMM2460 Towards Publication, in which you will integrate and synthesise your knowledge, connect theory to practice and demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.Other opportunities include completing an industry placement, producing the annual Visible Ink anthology, collaborating with creative partners in other programs and disciplines, and building your professional networks by organising and participating in literary events.The Professional Writing and Editing program has had a long and proud tradition of producing writers and editors for the publishing and communications industries. Our graduates have become successful authors, publishing books, articles, poetry and stories, and winning major prizes and fellowships. Others gain entry-level positions in a competitive industry, and start their own business and entrepreneurial projects. This course also has pathways into higher education courses.