Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation
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Overview
This program suits professionals working in transport safety-related roles to gain skills and knowledge in planning, managing and participating in the accident investigation processes of air, rail and marine vehicles and their systems. It is also relevant to bachelor’s graduates in a relevant field who aspire a career in transport safety investigation.
You will have the opportunity to explore all aspects of accident investigation and will gain skills in:
- understanding and identifying legal, social, economic or environmental impacts and possible risks
- designing creative solutions through systematic problem solving and technological systems design methodologies
- analysing complex technical and managerial aspects by applying theory-based engineering fundamentals
- communicating with stakeholders in a professional and effective manner
- building, leading and working with teams
- professional use and communication of research and information.
The Graduate Certificate has been developed in close collaboration with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), Australia’s national transport safety investigator, ensuring your learning experience is industry-relevant and work-integrated.
Details
This program combines in-class teaching with problem-based learning, assignments and projects.
The in-class component is taught at the Melbourne City campus, with occasional lab activities on the Bundoora campus. The classroom recordings will be available online, however attendance is highly recommended to enhance your learning by being able to ask questions and seek feedback, as well as participating in class activities and contributing to discussion with your peers. In-class learning techniques include lectures, guest lectures by practitioners, practical activities, class presentations, group discussion and student-led discussion.
You will be able to solve real-life problems by examining case studies that simulate the experiences in the working field.
Completing assignments and projects will provide you with experience at undertaking research, implementing industry practices, writing effectively, and presenting ideas to a range of audiences orally and/or written.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the teaching period and may include class tests, essays, reports, oral presentations, group projects, research projects, practical assignments or final exams.
This program was developed in close collaboration with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), Australia’s national transport safety investigator. Their subject matter experts provided input in the development of the program, program structure and the course material, which will ensure your learning experience is industry-relevant and work-integrated. Subject matter experts with considerable industry experience will deliver some specialised topics in the program.
In this program you will follow specific courses that focus on work integrated learning (WIL) experiences, in which your knowledge and skills can be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context, with feedback from industry and/or community on your work.
The Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation consists of 48 credit points.
As part of your studies, you will complete the following four courses
- Investigation Readiness
- Accident Investigation Fundamentals
- Investigation Analysis and Analytical Writing Techniques
- Human Factors for Investigators
All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Career
This is a great career development opportunity for professionals currently working in transport safety related roles to gain theory-based knowledge and skills to perform accident investigations in the aviation, rail and marine sectors.
You will have significant employment opportunities in a range of industries, such as aviation, maritime, rail, mining, manufacturing, defence, transport and logistics, health, consultancy, and also government departments and authorities.
Admissions
Entry requirements:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or 8) in a relevant field, such as Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation, Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Naval Engineering or cognate areas,
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- three years of relevant work experience*, including at least one year at a manager level (or equivalent),
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- five years of work experience in the transport sector (aviation, road or maritime).
*Relevant work experience is considered to be in a role related to Accident Investigation and/or Safety Management Systems. In some cases, it is required that work experience is at manager level. Applicants applying on the basis of any work experience must provide a letter from their employer(s) (or equivalent) verifying their roles and the duration of them. The number of years of work experience are considered in terms of full-time equivalence.
Pathways
Fees
- Full-fee places: AU$15,840*
- Amount quoted is the 2019 total program tuition fee, and is based on a total annual load of 48 credit points.
Additional expenses
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$303 maximum fee for 2019.
Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
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.
Fees shown above apply to 2019 only and are based on an annual full-time study load of 96 credit points unless otherwise noted. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Tuition fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
For more information and to learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees see postgraduate study fees.
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.
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 2019 is $303.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
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.