Graduate Certificate in Textiles (Forensics)
Quick facts
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Entry score
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Duration
Part-time 1 year -
Location
Brunswick -
Fees
AU$16,320 (2022 total)
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Overview
Garments and household textiles can hold critical clues for crime investigators, and information can only be revealed through an understanding of textile forensic science.
The Graduate Certificate in Textiles (Forensics) is designed for working professionals, such as police, forensic scientists, forensic or insurance investigators, and judicial authorities who want to develop specialised knowledge and skills in textile fibre identification and forensic textile analysis for crime investigation and textile fraud.
This is a one-year part-time qualification delivered on campus and caters for local students in full-time employment.
Hands-on learning
You will undertake training in scientific textile testing and analysis of fibres, fabrics, garment, constructions, textile damage and degradation, and methods of textile colouration.
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Details
Your learning in this graduate certificate will be facilitated via a range of in-class and online activities that will require both individual and collaborative engagement. These activities promote your ability to enquire, investigate, analyse and solve textile forensic science problems.
You will experience a variety of interactive learning and teaching approaches, both face to face and online, that include problem-based learning, case-study methods, laboratory work, online forums, and team-based activities to plan, produce and deliver textile forensic investigation reports.
- Dr Jenny Underwood, Associate Dean, Fashion and Textiles Technology
This graduate certificate comprises four core units in textile forensics that are taught in intensive blocks. The dates for these blocks for the July 2021 intake are:
1: Forensics: Characterising Textiles
- Last day to enrol: 8 July 2021
- Online component: 19 July – 20 August 2021
- Intensive on campus: 30 August – 3 September 2021
2: Forensics: Textile Use and Damage*
- Last day to enrol: 12 October 2021
- Online component: 18 October – 19 November 2021
- Intensive on campus: 29 November – 3 December 2021
3: Forensics: Textile Colouration and Chemical Finishes*
- Last day to enrol: 17 December 2021
- Online component: 10 January – 11 February 2022
- Intensive on campus: 21 – 25 February 2022
4: Forensics: Textiles Case Studies*
- Last day to enrol: 14 April 2022
- Online component: 25 April – 27 May 2022
- Intensive on campus: 6 – 10 June 2022
*These dates are yet to be confirmed.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Graduate Certificate in Textiles (Forensics) | Brunswick Campus |
One-year part time
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GC167 |
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Program code: GC167
Career
Admissions
You must have:
- successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) with a GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0).
OR
- a minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in a related industry.
To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience.
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The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your 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.
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your 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.
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
- understand more about the course
- determine if you may need support during your studies
- make an informed decision about whether the course 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 course so that you can participate fully in your studies.
To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.
Pathways
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce your study load by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.
Fees
2022 indicative fees
Full-fee places: AU$16,320.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$315 maximum fee for 2022.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amount quoted is the 2022 total program tuition fee, and is based on a total annual load of 48 credit points. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This program is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your program. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
Payments and refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
Eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
This program is approved for income support.
You may be eligible for student income support payments from the Commonwealth Government if you are undertaking a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or an approved professionally oriented masters by coursework program. For more information see Income support for Masters students.
If you are enrolled in an eligible program you will also need to satisfy all other student payment eligibility requirements. You can contact Centrelink or Services Australia for further information about student income support entitlements, your eligibility and how to apply.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2022 is $315.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2021 commencement is AU$17,280.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Applying for refunds
For information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student, please see Refunds.
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