GD001 - Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing

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Plan: GD001 - Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing
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

A number of teaching and learning approaches are used within this program to develop your capabilities. The approaches used in each course will be appropriate to the core curriculum areas and capability dimensions which are designed to assist you in developing skills as an independent and lifelong learner. The program will achieve these learning outcomes through the consistent and extensive use of updated courseware that has been designed with students’ needs as its central focus.

Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program.

The major styles of teaching and learning you will experience throughout your program will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Problem-based learning:  You may be in a small group or team, or work individually to apply knowledge to solve problems and examine case studies. This technique is designed to simulate the experiences you will encounter working as an industry practitioner.
  • Assignments and projects:  These may be either research or problem-based, and may be undertaken in teams or individually. They will provide you with experience at undertaking research and reasoning, to write effectively and to present your findings and advice to a range of audiences; and may also require you to provide oral presentations. Assignments and projects are also designed to provide a way to receive feedback on your skills development and be able to utilise this feedback to improve your skills and further develop your capabilities in the relevant area.
  • Classroom teaching and/or online Canvas Collaborate sessions:  These sessions utilise a range of teaching and learning techniques including lectures, guest lectures by practitioners, class presentations, group discussion and student-led discussion. This style of learning is designed to provide an environment where you can ask questions and seek feedback as well as contribute to class discussion with your peers. Classes may be offered in intensive mode over weekends or in week-long blocks.  You are expected to be responsible for the completion of all out of class learning activities which may require extra reading of both library and online materials.
  • Laboratory:  Most of the engineering focused courses require practical experience in a controlled and safe environment. Laboratory classes are scheduled with smaller group size.  During laboratory classes, you will be given instructions to operate equipment to investigate phenomena that can be verified by the theories taught in the classroom.  Laboratory demonstrators will be present in the sessions to assist your learning process.
  • Assessed tutorials or presentations: a form of in-class test, which you will be required to complete either individually or as a team.
  • Self-assessment and peer-assessment: for assessment activities such as tutorial questions and presentations of group projects you may be asked to assess your own work, the work of your group, or the work of other groups. This is part of equipping you to become more independent in your own learning and to develop your assessment skills. 

The School supports student and staff mobility between RMIT and collaborating Universities worldwide (e.g. University of Aachen, Fraunhofer ILT, University of Tehran, University of Nottingham, Hong Kong Poytechnic University, Nanjing University, Northeastern University, Osaka University). The objective of this being (as outlined in the RMIT Strategic Plan-Designing the Future), to provide education and research that is not tied to a particular national location or perspective, that understands profoundly the intersection between global and local cultures.

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Inherent requirements  

The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

Please read the full list of the Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) inherent requirements at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements/master-of-engineering-manufacturing

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

  • understand more about the program
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service.

 

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or 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 practice;
  • interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
  • complete these activities in real work contexts or situations; and
  • these interactions and the work context provide a distinctive source of feedback to you to assist your learning.

Any or all of these aspects of a WIL capstone experience may be in a simulated workplace environment.

In this program, you will be doing the following course that focuses on work integrated learning (WIL):

In OENG1117 Risk and Project Management you will participate in group projects and solve real work situations in a simulated company environment by developing a product and/or a method under close supervision, guidance and immediate feedback by the respective course supervisors. The work integrated learning approach will lead you through the process of design and development, from initial idea to the marketable product. 

The program is designed in accordance with RMIT Work Integrated Learning (WIL) policy. The intent is to make a significant contribution to our Graduates 'work and industry ready'.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following:
 

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Year One of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Innovation and Technology Management 12 OENG1115 City Campus
Modelling and Simulation of Engineering Systems 12 OENG1116 City Campus
Risk and Project Management 12 OENG1117 City Campus
Research Methods in Engineering 12 OENG1120 City Campus
Sustainable Engineering Practice and Design 12 OENG1118 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Manufacturing Systems Modelling 12 MANU2077 City Campus
Advanced Manufacturing and Design 12 MANU2532 City Campus
Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing 12 MANU2150 City Campus
Advanced Materials 12 MANU2531 City Campus
Advanced Mechatronics System Design 12 MANU2451 City Campus
Integrated Logistics Support Management 12 MANU2117 City Campus
Management of Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Processes 12 AUTO1025 City Campus
Computer Integrated Manufacturing 12 MANU2078 City Campus
Advanced Robotic Systems 12 MANU2453 City Campus
 

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Program transition plan

 

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