C5398 - Diploma of Applied Technologies
Plan: C5398 - Diploma of Applied Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Diploma of Applied Technologies
Qualification national code: 22460VIC
Nominal hours: 840
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year full time or part time over 3 years
Location: RMIT City Campus
Owning school: Future Technologies (520T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This qualification directly aligns with Australian Government initiatives to incorporate Industry 4.0 technologies into manufacturing sector and training opportunities to workforce. Industry 4.0 uses transformative technologies to connect the physical world with the digital world. Australian Government predicts Industry 4.0 technologies have potential to provide a major boost to Australia’s economic competitiveness.
This RMIT program will be offered to the domestic students as traineeship and non-traineeship.
The RMIT program is a blend of practical experience with electrical and control applications built on a strong theoretical foundation. You will achieve competencies in testing, assembly, installation and maintenance of electrical and automation control. You will gain skills in operating a wide range of automated equipment and systems, manage risk, develop and manage maintenance programs, and provide technical advice. You will develop knowledge and skills in electrical control systems including programmable logic controllers structured in an industry-based network called Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA); electrical design, motor control, computer programming and software applications. After completion of this qualification learners may gain employment in the following roles:
- Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Cyber-Physical Systems Technologist
- Digital Technologist
- Industry 4.0 Systems Technician
- Internet of Things Data Technician
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Graduates of C5398 Diploma of Applied Technology (22460VIC) will be guaranteed entry into AD028 Associate Degree in Digital Technologies (Advanced Manufacturing) at RMIT University and will receive credit of 96 credit points (equivalent to 1 year of study)
and
Graduates of the C5398 Diploma of Applied Technology (22460VIC) will be guaranteed entry into AD026 Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics major) and will receive credit of 84 credit points
More information on how to apply is available at the following URL:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/contact/visit- us/info-corner/
Top of pageEntrance requirements
This RMIT program will be offered to the domestic students as traineeship and non-traineeship.
For Non-Trainees, minimum entry requirements are as follows:
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent
- No ATAR is required
- Applicants with work experience in manufacturing and relevant industry
For Trainees, minimum entry requirements are as follows:
Trainees must be employed in the applied technology industries e.g. manufacturing, electrical, electronics, mechanical or computing and have a training contract signed by their employer and an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider prior to admission.
Both Trainees and Non-Trainees enrolling in the Diploma of Applied Technologies are best equipped to successfully undertake the qualification if they have learning, literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills equivalent to Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The School of Engineering and Health Sicicnes has been in communication and consultation with varied industry partners, such as Australian Industry group, FESTO, Memko, SEW Euro Drive, Defence, Telstra, NEC, ADTIA and JRD Communications. The engineering and manufacturing experts within these companies have helped in the development of the program to be in line with industry expectations and outcomes; and to tie into the latest Industry 4.0 plan and the Federal Government's focus on manufacturing and technology to help build and drive the Australian economy.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
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