C4386 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

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Plan: C4386ENG - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

The certificate aims to help you develop self-confidence and self-awareness, the ability to think critically and creatively as well as enhance independence given that you may have interrupted studies or may have not studied for a number of years. Learning these skills will be embedded in your program. 

Each unit you will study is called a Unit of Competency. These make up your program and the corresponding Elements and Performance Criteria that make up each unit can be found online on Canvas (RMIT's Student Learning Management System). Course guides are available for each unit/subject. It is most important that you access these for information and guidelines about the delivery structure, assessment dates and requirements.

Various strategies will be implemented in the classroom to engage you with your learning;  whether it be interactive activities, group-based discussions, problem solving or research based activities, and your engagement is paramount. To get the most out of your studies and the services at RMIT, we include induction activities at the beginning of your program to introduce you to the university, Canvas, learning resources, support services, and social and sporting activities.

In the Engineering electives, a range of learning activities will introduce you to the principles of Engineering and Engineering skills. Teachers deliver the training so as to actively engage you in your learning and your full participation in all simulated work activities. Learning is divided into classroom activities, online learning and project-based work. The learning and assessment approach recognises the need for you to adopt a positive and self-directive attitude towards study and to acquire the time management and study skills necessary to successfully cope with tertiary study.

This program will be delivered using a blended approach; face-to-face and online, synchronous classes. It is strongly advised that students attend most sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course. 

The timetabled teaching is 17 hours per week (across 4 days). As well as this, students will have 10 hours of Directed Study per week which is completed outside of the timetabled classes and includes independent study activities such as research, reading and other tasks designed to develop your skills as well as the completion of assessment tasks. 

This program will be delivered using a blended approach; face to face classes and online, synchronous classes. It is strongly advised that students attend most sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course. 

Assessment measures competence, and because of the different types of courses, assessment may take different forms, such as:

  • Tests/Exams: An individual form of assessment where you have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to explain fundamental principles and solve problems
  • Assignments and Report Writing: May be done individually or in groups. This method may also be used to enable you to demonstrate your ability to work alone or as a member of a team.
  • Assessed tutorials: A form of in-class test, which may be done individually or as a team.
  • Laboratory reports: Provide an exercise in experimentation, report writing and critical analysis and presentation of data.
  • Practical assessments
  • Oral presentations

Assessment:

Assessment will take place throughout the program. All the Units of Competency use the following system for marking assessments:

CA - Competency achieved

NYC  - Not yet competent

DNS  - Did not submit for assessment

myRMIT Studies

You will utilise the myRMIT Studies Learning Management System to access links to useful websites, program information and templates, readings and exercises to support your studies. 

If you have a long term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Coordinator or the Equitable Learning Service Unit (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services) if you would like to find out more.

Recognition of Prior Learning/RCC/Credit Transfer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and/or Credit Transfer may be available depending on your previous work and life experiences, formal, informal or non formal learning, completed accredited qualification/s and/or completed units. Please discuss this with the Program Coordinator.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

 

 

 

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that is strongly informed by professional and vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:

  • undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational competency
  • interact with industry and community where appropriate when undertaking these activities 
  • complete these activities underpinned by further study contexts or situations

Any of all of these aspects of context based learning and experience may be simulated. 

 

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Program Structure

This qualification requires the completion of 10 units - 5 core units and 5 elective units. Note: Historical courses 049334, 048445 and 041898 are no longer delivered.
 

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C4386 Courses

C4386 Core Units - Select ALL Five (5) Courses

Course Title

Nominal Hours

Course Code

Campus

Set study goals and plan education pathway (VU21864) 50 GEDU6091 City Campus
Prepare for tertiary reading and writing (VU21865) 80 GEDU6092 City Campus
Communicate verbally in a further study context (VU21866) 40 GEDU6093 City Campus
Participate in collaborative learning (VU21867) 30 GEDU6094 City Campus
Conduct online research for further study (VU21868) 40 GEDU6095 City Campus
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C4386 Engineering Elective Units - Select Five (5) Courses.

Course Title

Nominal Hours

Course Code

Campus

Produce basic engineering drawings (MEM30032A) 80 MIET7058C City Campus
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements (MEM30031A) 40 MIET7057C City Campus
Select common engineering materials (MEM30007A) 40 PROC5277C City Campus
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSMENV272) 30 EASC5074C City Campus
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment (MEM30012A) 40 MATH5268C City Campus
 

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Program transition plan

This program is currently in transition. Applications will still be accepted and students will transition into the updated program for commencement in Semester 2, 2021. A transition plan has been implemented for students who are still studying in the program. They will be transitioned into the new program, 22582VIC Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation and communications will be sent directly.

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