This program develops your skills and knowledge in the design, making and marketing of primarily timber-based furniture products for the commission, gallery and retail markets.

You will attend a three-day camp in the first week of Semester 1 as part of the introduction to materials usage.

In second year you participate in an industry-based mentor program and are partnered with a practicing designer to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the design and making industry. A final year show is produced and promoted by students.

A folio interview must be undertaken to be considered for this program. Please refer to the VTAC Guide.

Duration

Two years full-time or four years part-time. Weekly class attendance is approximately 22 hours per week full-time. Part-time studies may be undertaken by special arrangement with the School as the practical components must be completed sequentially with each other and concurrently with some other courses. Please contact the School to discuss part-time study prior to lodging an application. Classes are held in a combination of day and some evening classes. Most classes commence in February.

Pathways

Graduates of this program who have been successful in gaining a place in Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) will be eligible to apply for exemptions. For further information please contact the School of Design (TAFE).

Note: In TAFE, RMIT University recognises and accepts any Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment that are issued by other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Credit will therefore be given for modules or units of competency for which an original official certificate or Statement of Attainment is produced.

Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants’ skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Further information about gaining credit for previous study or experience

Further information about pathways

Career Prospects

Graduates usually establish themselves as a self-employed designer/maker catering to local and regional markets.

Professional Recognition

This program is recognised by Craft Victoria and the Victorian Woodworkers Association.

Entrance Requirements

Current Year 12— there are no prerequisite studies.

Non-Year 12 applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to have relevant employment or evidence of experience and/or ability to meet the demands of the program.

Equity admissions schemes
RMIT understands that people’s backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success.

Further information is available at equity admissions schemes

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Application Procedures

Semester one

Full-time applicants—VTAC application
Part-time applicants—RMIT direct application
Note: All applicants must comply with any extra requirements listed.

VTAC application
Applicants must apply through Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) and are advised to check detailed information on entrance requirements, application procedures and closing dates. Applicants must meet all extra requirements and selection procedures listed through VTAC.

Application closing date: Late September
Further information:
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
40 Park Street, South Melbourne
Tel. 1300 364 133
www.vtac.edu.au
Note: RMIT program codes listed on this page should not be used when applying through VTAC.

RMIT direct application
Applicants must apply directly to RMIT University using an RMIT direct application form.

Application closing date: 7 January
Further Information:
Info Corner (formerly Office for Prospective Students)
330 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel. 03 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/enquiries

Extra-requirements

Selection Mode
Folio, interview.

Selection Procedures (Semester 1 2008 VTAC Applicants)
Interview and folio presentation: Applicants must telephone (03) 99254819 to book, by 16 November. Applicants must attend in November/December

Semester two (midyear intake)

RMIT University has places available for the midyear intake in many TAFE and degree (bachelor and postgraduate) programs –. From 1 May check to see if this program offers a midyear intake
Note: Applicants must confirm availability of program offered at midyear prior to applying. All applicants must comply with any extra requirements listed.

RMIT direct application
Applicants must apply directly to RMIT University using an RMIT direct application form.

Application closing date: 31 May
Further Information:
Info Corner (formerly Office for Prospective Students)
330 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel. 03 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/enquiries

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Fees

TAFE

The following fees relate to 2008 and should be used only as a guide.

State Government Subsidised Place (SGSP)
The 2008 tuition fee for TAFE programs was $1.37 per contact hour with the minimum fee of $55 and a maximum fee of $877 per year. Students eligible for concession contributed a maximum of $55.

Fee Paying Place (FPP)
Selected TAFE programs are available on a fee paying basis.

FPP students are required to pay the complete cost of their program. FPP fees vary according to each program. For details on program fees please contact the relevant school.

Further information is available at: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/tafe

Scholarships

Record spend on RMIT scholarships
RMIT University will spend more than $60 million on student scholarships over the next five years. RMIT has many scholarships and funding opportunities to offer students.

Further information is available at RMIT Scholarships

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Additional Expenses

Students may be required to purchase materials such as equipment kit and tools. Students may also be invoiced for material fees which cover the cost of additional materials in the classroom. Students should be prepared to pay some conference or exhibition costs. Contact the School of Design (TAFE) for further details.

Program Structure

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.

Contact Details

Program Coordinator
School of Design (TAFE)
Building 71, 42-46 Cardigan Street, Carlton, 3053
Tel. 03 9925 4820
Fax: 03 9925 4039
Email: design.tafe@rmit.edu.au

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Owning School

Design (TAFE)

Disclaimer

Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.