GD201 - Graduate Diploma in Aviation
Plan: GD201 - Graduate Diploma in Aviation
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: Graduate Diploma in Aviation
Award abbreviation: GradDipAvn
Total credit points: 96
Career: PGRD
Duration: 1 year full time
Location: City campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering
ASCED code: 031599
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
Individuals undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Aviation will in many cases be practitioners in any of a diverse range of sectors of the Aviation industry who are about to be or have been promoted to various levels of management. You will have identified a need to upgrade your skills and knowledge to enhance your continued transition from technical functional to managerial responsibilities within an industry specific context.
This program aims to integrate the skills required to:
- analyse and implement creative solutions
- enhance leadership, communication and interpersonal skills,
- develop reflective practitioners who are able to achieve results in an industry characterised by global competition and driven by rapidly changing market forces.
The program is structured with a core spanning the breadth of the aviation industry, and offers option courses in a number of areas, including Aerospace, Aviation Airworthiness, Aviation Operations, Data Science in Aviation, Management and Digital Disruption, and Transport Safety. The program aims to equip you with a deeper and updated knowledge of your own sector while exposing you to the issues faced by complementary sectors.
Graduates of the program will be highly suited for a range of operational and planning roles in the aviation industry. These include roles in areas such as:
- airline operations planning and management
- airline maintenance management and supervision
- airport airside operations
- airport planning and management
- aviation safety management
This program is an exit only point from the Masters of Science (Aviation).
This program is primarily delivered at the city campus. While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others are delivered online.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Not applicable. This is an exit point only from the Master of Science (Aviation).
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Entry into this program is through MC264 Master of Science (Aviation). Please refer to the MC264 Master of Science (Aviation) program guide for entrance requirements.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
External Accreditation
The Graduate Diploma in Aviation is not accredited, although it has been developed to align with the Engineers Australia accreditation framework. Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Aviation may be eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia. More details on membership of Engineers Australia can be found here.
Industry Links
The School of Engineering has expanding Australian and international links with the aviation industry. Key industry stakeholders participated in the original development of this program. The Graduate Diploma in Aviation has strong links with industry through its Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) and through research and teaching collaborations. Many of the staff teaching within the program are from local industry or have extensive previous industry experiences and well-developed contact networks, and many are currently engaged in industry funded research projects. These attributes, when integrated into teaching and courseware development, ensure that your learning experience is industry-relevant and work-integrated.
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
Resources available from the Library
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.
For recommended texts and databases relevant to aviation, refer to https://rmit.libguides.com/AerospaceEngineering_Aviation_PilotTraining
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal, myRMIT.
Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students
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