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2015

Degree and Diploma Guide

Architecture and Building

Web Edition Updated 01 July 2014

Student Profile

Diploma of Interior Decoration and Design student Michele Meister won first prize in the Grand Designs Live Melbourne 2013 competition ‘Rooms by Design’.

‘My goal was to create a space that inspires and awakens the senses. There’s an interactive wall for idea generation, a custom-built cabinet with recycled drawers, and low chairs and tables have been banned from the working space to restore health and encourage mobility.’

Michele Meister (pictured centre)

Diploma of Interior Decoration and Design

‘Grand Designs UK’ host Kevin McCloud (left) and Grand Designs Live Melbourne 2013 judge Andrea Lucena-Orr (right) presented Michele Meister with the award, which includes a trip to London to visit the UK 2014 Grand Designs Live exhibition.

Contents

2015

4 Global Reach

4 Researching Global Solutions

5 Industry Connected

5 Urban Sustainability

10 Architecture

12 Construction Management and Building

14 Interior Design

17 Landscape Architecture/Urban Design

18 Project Management

19 Property and Valuation

22 How to Apply

22 Important Dates

23 Fees Explained

Build a Global Reputation

At RMIT you will experience the difference of studying with a global leader in architecture and building.

RMIT’s awarded professors and high-profile alumni include some of Australia’s leading architects and business leaders who will mentor and inspire you to create beyond your expectations.

You will study in the heart of a city that is unparallelled in its stimulation for building and design, and you will receive opportunities to participate in prestigious competitions, international study tours and industry placements.

Join RMIT’s renowned design community.Programs are available in:

— architecture — construction management and building — interior design — landscape architecture — project management — property and valuation.

‘Skytopia Odyssey’ by Landscape Architecture student Carl Hong, supervisor: C.J. Lim.

Cover ImageProject by Architecture students Victoria Read and Francisca Rodriguez Sanhueza. Tutors: Paul Minifie and Gwyllim Jahn.

Acknowledgement of CountryThe Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation are the traditional custodians of the land on which this organisation stands. RMIT pays its respects to owners and Elders, both past and present.

Global Reach

Researching Global Solutions

The Innovative OfficeFabPod addresses the challenge of designing and prototyping a meeting room enclosure to sit within any open-plan work environment. The project explored the use of hyperbolic surfaces for scattering sound and enhancing acoustic response in challenging environments.

Charlotte Coleman, Bachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation) on exchange in USA.

RMIT’s researchers respond to the opportunities and challenges of our time.

RMIT University is a global university of technology and design focused on creating solutions that transform the future.

RMIT’s presence across the world.

— RMIT is Australia’s largest and most internationalised tertiary institution.

— RMIT is one of Australia’s top five universities for student international exchange^.

— RMIT graduates are employed in more than 100 countries around the world.

— RMIT has three campuses in Melbourne (CBD, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and a centre in Barcelona.

— RMIT’s programs are offered through partnerships in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Spain and Germany.

RMIT has a global reputation for excellence in applied and innovative research:

— 203 research collaborations with industry and partners overseas

— in top 3 universities in Victoria for research funding*

— in top 5 Australian universities for excellence in key research disciplines*

— 85 per cent of research outputs rated as world standard or above*.

^ Source: Australian Universities International Directors’ Forum* Source: Australian Research Council

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RMIT has partnerships with a wide range of organisations, meaning you could find yourself learning from world leaders of innovation.

— RMIT seeks advice and input from industry leaders to provide value in skill development. Many of our academics work with global companies, enabling the University to develop an enviable range of industry-aligned courses.

— If you choose to study Architecture, Interior Design or Landscape Architecture, you’ll have the opportunity to work on design projects with a range of industry partners such as HASSELL, Lyons Architects, National Gallery of Victoria and Quiksilver.

— If you choose to study Construction Management, Project Management or Property and Valuations, you’ll have access to leading Australian and international companies, through the Employer of Choice program, such as KPMG, Baulderstone Hornibrook and Probuild.

Industry Connected

— Dedicated to sustainable urban campus environments and design excellence, RMIT’s continuing $800 million capital investment program saw the completion of the Design Hub and Swanston Academic Building (SAB) in Melbourne, and a striking new academic building at the Ho Chi Minh City campus in 2012.

— The Design Hub represents a new era for design innovation and research in Australia. It brings together progressive design academics, industry practitioners and postgraduate researchers within a disciplinary and collaborative urban laboratory—the first of its kind in Australia.

— SAB was named one of the ten most spectacular university buildings in the world by CNN.

— SAB received the Premier’s Sustainability Award and was recognised at the Australian Institute of Architects’ National Architecture Awards in 2013, as was the Design Hub.

— SAB was named Best Public Building in the 2014 Property Council of Australia awards.

Urban Sustainability

As architect to la Sagrada Família in Barcelona since 1979, RMIT Professor Mark Burry has had the job of untangling the mysteries of Antoni Gaudí’s greatest work, and helping to complete one of the world’s most famous cathedrals.

RMIT is urban in orientation and creativity, shaping sustainable cities of the future.

Swanston Academic Building—designed by Lyons Architect, led by RMIT alumnus and Adjunct Professor Carey Lyons.

The Design Hub—designed by RMIT alumnus Sean Godsell.

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Student Profile

‘I highly recommend Construction Management to anyone interested in it, especially females. Women are underrepresented in jobs and leadership positions which is why it’s so important that females become involved in the industry, starting with an education in construction.

‘The industry is exciting and fast paced, with no two projects ever being the same. It is rewarding to be involved in an industry that creates the built environment we live in.’

Jemima ScallyBachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

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Emerging Designers Feature in Building Design Awards

Student Awards

Student winners from Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural). Thomas Bird, Andrew Rodda (teacher), Andrew Bell and Luke Seilder.

RMIT students dominated at the 2013 Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) awards. Luke Seidler was Joint Winner for Drafting Excellence by a Student and also achieved a Commendation for Best Response to a Design Brief by a Student.

Andrew Bell was one of five students to win a $2000 Student Grant, and Thomas Bird won the inaugural Brian Morison Award for Most Promising Student, earning him $4,000 from the BDAV.

The BDAV’s former Executive Officer, Brian Morison said, ‘The judges were struck by the high standard of design concepts, quality of documentation and the clear passion by the nominees to achieve excellence in environmental sustainable design’.

‘RMIT has educated our property professionals and the course has evolved such that it is seen today as the property and construction educator of choice.’

Peter Lambden, RMIT GraduateHead of Property and Asset Management Australian Unity Investments

Industry Profile

Students have the opportunity to gain structured employment experiences in industry that will enhance their academic study and will better prepare them for their careers. Partners of the program include Brookfield Multiplex, Mirvac, NAB and KPMG.

RMIT has set up an ‘Employer of Choice’ relationship with a range of employers in the building industry for Construction Management, Project Management, and Property and Valuations students.

Employer of Choice

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Full view of Ben Kronenberg’s winning project.

Graduate Wins Top Landscape Architecture AwardRMIT University Landscape Architecture graduate recognised with a prestigious travel scholarship.

Benjamin’s winning project, ‘Fault Line Living’, focused on the town of Shibitachi, Japan, which was affected by the 2011 tsunami.

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Benjamin Kronenberg, who graduated with a Master of Landscape Architecture in 2012, won the HASSELL Robin Edmond Travelling Scholarship in 2013, which recognises landscape architecture students who show outstanding potential for future contribution to the profession.

Benjamin is the second RMIT landscape architecture alumnus to win the scholarship, following Matthew Hamilton’s success in 2012.

HASSELL is an international design practice with 14 studios in Australia, China, south-east Asia and the United Kingdom. The Robin Edmond Travelling Scholarship helps support universities that train the leading landscape architects of the next generation.

Benjamin’s winning project, ‘Fault Line Living’, focused on the town of Shibitachi, Japan, which was affected by the 2011 tsunami.

The project explored how landscape architecture can contribute to making townships that exist in volatile environmental conditions more resilient.

His research found that existing plans catering for physical loss in earthquake and tsunami regions were not responsive enough to the conditions, relationships and social micro-systems within these landscapes.

Benjamin’s response was to engage a strategy that accepted water inundation and non-solidity of territory around the water edge of tsunami-affected townships.

His work explored new interpretations of ocean-edge relationships, degrees of permanency to infrastructures, urban conditions and land ownership for these regions.

‘The experience of environmental trauma is most often coupled with unexpected loss, and the work I’ve developed may be useful in alleviating this,’ Benjamin said of the project.

‘To have been recognised by such an esteemed scholarship was very exciting.’

His work was chosen by the HASSELL landscape architecture discipline leaders, who were impressed with Benjamin’s depth of thinking, design ability, presentation skills and level of project rigour.

‘Ben delivered an outstanding and engaging body of research. HASSELL was excited to be able to support him in furthering his investigations into this challenging, yet vital aspect of urban, environmental and social resilience’, said the judges.

‘Transient Public Amenity’, an element of Benjamin Kronenberg’s project. The project explored how landscape architecture can contribute to making townships that exist in volatile environmental conditions more resilient.

Graduate Wins Top Landscape Architecture AwardRMIT University Landscape Architecture graduate recognised with a prestigious travel scholarship.

To have been recognised by such an esteemed scholarship was very exciting.“ ”

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Architecture

Bachelor of Architectural Design

RMIT Code

Duration and Application

2014 Clearly- in ATAR

BP250 FT3— V T RC

CITY CAMPUSwww.rmit.edu.au/programs/bp250

RMIT Architecture has an international reputation for design excellence, leading the way in Australia and overseas by producing graduates who are design innovators.

This program, the first step to becoming an architect, helps you develop an understanding of architecture, and provides a diverse set of skills and learning experiences. You will focus on learning the core skills required of an architect and architectural designer, and intensively develop a broad grounding in design and communication skills.

RMIT Architecture graduates are design innovators who continue to achieve at the highest levels and are acknowledged by the national and international architectural profession. In 2012 RMIT student Ton Vu was shortlisted for The Architectural Review’s Global Architecture Graduate Awards, a shortlist of only 10 students worldwide and containing no other candidates from Australian or New Zealand universities. Our students have also been extremely successful in recent years in the Architecture Australia (AA) ‘Unbuilt Architecture Awards’, open not only to students but also to registered architects.

What You Will StudyDesign studio typically makes up half the program each semester and is taught in small groups. You will focus on a particular theme and project each semester. After the first semester, you will be able to select which design studio you wish to follow from approximately 20 on offer, completing one per semester during the course of your studies.

Supporting courses such as technology, communication and history comprise the remainder of your program and give you an understanding of the social and physical contexts of the built environment, as well as teaching you drawing skills.

Industry ConnectionsRMIT Architecture is renowned for its strong, long standing links with industry through our teaching staff, many of whom are internationally recognised award winning architects.

In the design studio context you will also have the opportunity to work on real world projects with local and international community and industry partners. Many public lectures are also held throughout the year, led by prominent local and international architects and urban designers.

CareerThe undergraduate program is a stand-alone award that provides employment options for those who seek to work in architectural practices, or design more generally, in roles that do not require professional registration. Students must complete the Master of Architecture to be eligible to apply for accreditation as an architect.

Professional RecognitionGraduates may be employed in an architectural practice or a related design field, but need to complete the Master of Architecture in order to be eligible to apply for accreditation. In Australia, completion of the master degree will allow you—following two years’ professional experience—to sit the Architects Registration Board examination and register as an architect.

Global OpportunitiesThis program has a huge range of international exchange agreements with universities in the USA, Europe and Asia. You will also have the opportunity to choose design studios that require overseas travel to work with students from international universities.

Recent design studios have included collaborations with students in Berlin, Germany and architecture practices in Shanghai, China.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English (EAL).

Selection Tasks

Applicants must complete and submit a pre-selection kit. Short listed applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Please refer to the 2015 VTAC Guide for full details on extra requirements.

PathwaysGraduates of the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) may be eligible to apply for exemptions of up to one-and-a-half years (three semesters).

A grade point average (GPA) of 4 (80–100/HD) achieved in the final year will guarantee a place in the Bachelor of Architectural Design. Students with a GPA of less than 4 will be granted an interview.

The Bachelor of Architectural Design provides a pathway into the Master of Architecture, and is also portable into professional programs in architecture with a similar structure agreement.

A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater will guarantee a place in the Master of Architecture, while those students with a GPA of less than 2.5 may apply for a place.

Graduates also have the opportunity to continue their studies with the Master of Urban Design.

Project by Architecture students Victoria Read and Francisca Rodriguez Sanhueza. Tutors: Paul Minifie and Gwyllim Jahn.

Project by Architecture student Allan Burrows.Tutors: John Doyle and Laura Martires.

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http://www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bp250


Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

RMIT Code Duration and Application

C6136 FT2.5— V T

C6136 FT2— V T (midyear only)

CITY CAMPUSwww.rmit.edu.au/programs/c6136

Building Design is a practical, vocationally focused program where you will learn the applied skills and knowledge required to technically design and document residential and commercial-scale projects. This qualification and the appropriate industry experience leads to registration as a building practitioner in Victoria.

The program focuses on the practical and technical application of design skills. You’ll learn about the presentation, documentation and architectural workflow processes for building projects that engage with the site, user needs and the environment.

This program is hands-on and you will develop specialised skills and knowledge through a variety of learning experiences—from freehand drawing to digital applications that augment architectural workflows, construction technology and documentation processes.

Key features are:

— innovative and sustainable design

— innovative digital applications

— problem solving

— structural and construction technology

— project documentation

— architectural project administration.

You’ll learn to communicate and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, and a wide range of consultants associated with the design, construction and building services.

You’ll contribute to the ongoing development of the building industry and the built environment.

What You Will StudyThis program gives you a practical hands-on focus that emulates how you would work in a professional studio environment. You’ll learn how to design and document domestic and commercial-scale building projects.

You will develop knowledge and skills in the areas of building design, digital presentation and documentation for buildings using a range of software platforms. You’ll also focus on:

— construction processes

— environmental sustainability and design

— materials technology

— building services

— associated planning and building regulation codes and standards.

You’ll undertake project-based learning in purpose-designed facilities and supervised studios, and site excursions will give context to studio-based learning.

This qualification and the appropriate industry experience allows graduates to register as a building practitioner in Victoria and membership of the Building Designers Association of Victoria.

Industry ConnectionsThe program is heavily linked to industry with strong recognition and support from a variety of industry groups.

You’ll work on industry-based real-life project briefs that develop strong connections with leading building designers and architectural firms in Victoria. You will connect with the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) accessing student membership, scholarships, design competition, awards and the end of year graduate exhibition.

Past students have been awarded the Sir George Verdon Prize for excellence and have participated in community and industry-based projects such as:

— designing clubrooms for Monbulk Soccer Club

— exploration of a community co-operative larder and farmers’ market, the Castlemaine Larder Design Project.

CareerGraduates can work in a wide range of technical positions including:

— building designer

— architectural technologist

— BIM/CAD specialist

— domestic and commercial designer/ technical consultant

— freelance building designer/ practitioner.

Graduates can work in architectural practices and building design offices.

Professional RecognitionCurrent student can join the BDAV and enjoy member benefits and professional development that connects them with industry practitioners .

The program is a state-accredited and nationally recognised qualification that enables graduate building designers to work for registered building practitioners, architects and other design professionals in related industries.

The Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) is required by the Building Practitioners Board to register to practice as a building designer in the state of Victoria.

Global OpportunitiesYou can study overseas for one or two semesters at an RMIT-affiliated institution.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

None

Selection Tasks

Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal Statement online explaining their reasons for wanting to study the program and include details of any relevant work or other experience.

Please refer to the 2015 VTAC Guide for full details on selection tasks.

PathwaysGraduates of this program can apply to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Architectural Design.

Eligible graduates may apply for exemptions of up to one year from the following degrees:

— Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)

— Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)

— Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management) (Honours)

— Bachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation) (Honours).

Eligible graduates of RMIT’s Certificate IV in Design who achieve a minimum overall grade of Competency with Distinction (CDI) will be given automatic entry into first semester, first year only of the associate degree program.

‘Monbulk Soccer Club’ designed by Building Design student Yash Ravi.

By Building Design student James Loder.

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Construction Management and Building

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)*

RMIT Code



BH114 FT4— V 82.85

CITY CAMPUSwww.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh114

This program will prepare you for organising and managing vast numbers of people and resources across the building process to ensure safe delivery of quality buildings to clients.

During your studies you may have the opportunity to work on the construction of high-rise buildings and apartments, factories, hotels, houses, complex sporting arenas, hospitals or tourist facilities, and you may also refurbish and renovate buildings.

Construction management is not just about building sites, it’s about the bigger picture: the planning, coordination and control of a project from inception to completion. It’s about developing the urban growth of cities, the expanding need for residential and commercial properties and the renovation of anything in the built environment.

*This program is currently being reviewed. Please refer to www.rmit.edu.au/construction for further information and changes for 2015.

What You Will StudyRMIT recognises the importance of students gaining hands-on experience in their field, so this program is structured to allow you to undertake part-time work in the industry while studying. This encourages you to gain first-hand industry experience and apply the theories you will learn during your studies.

Year One

You will be introduced to the construction and property industries, forming the framework for the following three years. You will understand how buildings and assets are created, appreciating each different type and how they are acquired. You will also be taught basic construction management skills.

Year Two

Studying the construction process and technology in greater detail, you will learn how to plan, cost and schedule construction. Studies also include how buildings work and what is required to create sustainable structures. To help you become an industry leader you will be given broader skills in areas like law, economics and leadership.

Year Three

Explore commercial construction in greater detail and gain the skills to manage complex construction projects.

Year Four

Your final year prepares you for industry with insights into the real-world construction environment and the latest trends. The year culminates with a capstone project, enabling you to apply your skills and knowledge to a realistic, simulated construction project.

Industry ConnectionsIncreasingly, employers are demanding not only graduates, but also graduates with the experience and ability to contribute to their workplace. The work-integrated learning program at RMIT is one very important way for graduates to gain a competitive edge in seeking employment.

RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

CareerAs the construction industry is constantly evolving, consulting practices and general contracting organisations now require graduates with specific education and training particularly in the fields of construction management, project management, law, economics and information technology.

Construction managers and construction economists work in engineering, architecture, economics and law. They organise and manage a vast number of people in the building procurement process. Construction managers require good people management skills and an ability to work in teams.

Description of Job Titles

— construction managers are responsible for site management or running entire construction projects ranging from housing through to large multi-storey buildings.

— quantity surveyors assist with cost planning, analysis, management and control of construction projects.

— projects managers move beyond the construction aspects of a project and manage the entire building process from inception, through various stages of design, to completion and handover.

— property developers use developed skills in management and construction, to pursue a career or start a business that incorporates all stages of property development.

Global OpportunitiesYou can study overseas for a semester as an exchange or study abroad student. Past students have studied in America and Europe.

You may be able to partake in a two-week study tour to places like Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. These tours offer you a great chance to learn about the global construction industry.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Units 1 and 2—two units (any study combination) of mathematics (any) OR Units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 25 in mathematics (any); and a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English (EAL).

Selection Tasks

Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal Statement online if they wish other information to be considered. Applicants should explain their reasons for wanting to study the program and include details of any relevant work or other experience.


PathwaysGraduates of the following programs are eligible for exemptions of up to one-and-a-half years from the four-year degree.

— Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

— Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural).

‘I’m offered a holistic understanding of construction at RMIT. It isn’t just construction management; it’s a mixture of architecture, law, engineering and leadership skills which have helped me to understand the architect’s plans or the physics behind engineering. RMIT is building the foundation for my future.’

Jemima MartonBachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

Student Profile

Employer of Choice

The Employer of Choice program provides work-related learning to students and produces industry-ready graduates. For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/propertyconstruction/employerofchoice .


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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)


C5256 FT2— V T

C5256 PTA— D T


Construction is not just about building sites, it’s about building a bigger picture: the planning, coordination, and control of a project from inception to delivery.

In this program, you’ll examine the principles, techniques and regulations of the building and construction industry for all types of medium-rise and wide-span buildings, including buildings up to 25 metres high.

This practical program incorporates hands-on work and project-based learning. You’ll experience many aspects of building projects and understand how these relate to each other.

What You Will StudyYou’ll learn about all aspects of the building industry, including project planning and management, project estimating, materials use, structural properties, work health and safety requirements, cost control and office management/administration. Sustainable construction methods are also covered.

You’ll go on site excursions to gain hands-on experience in the field. This will include visits to residential projects, commercial construction projects and industrial complexes.

You’ll also develop skills in computer programs such as Microsoft Project and various data and spreadsheet applications.

Industry ConnectionsThis program emphasises project-based learning where your assessment will be based on either real or simulated industry issues.

A number of courses include site visits, field exercises and workshops.

After graduating, you may further your studies with a customised training plan (work-integrated learning).

CareerOn graduating, you’ll be eligible for employment at the middle management level in the building industry in areas such as building construction supervision and management, estimating, purchasing, contracts administration or other related fields. You may find work on a building site or in a head office environment. In time, you may start your own business. Completing the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) gives you a stronger chance of gaining employment in the building industry.

Professional RecognitionOnce you’ve completed this program, and have at least three years experience in the building industry, you can apply to the Building Commission to become a Registered Building Practitioner.

RMIT has developed this program in response to industry needs, and it is recognised by organisations such as the Master Builders Association of Victoria, and the Housing Industry Association of Victoria. Completing this program is a minimum requirement for associate membership with the Australian Institute of Building.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

None

Selection Tasks

If you’re a non-Year 12 students and you wish other information to be considered as part of your application, you’ll need to submit a VTAC Personal Statement online. You should explain your reasons for wanting to study the program and include details of any relevant work or other experience.


PathwaysOn graduation, you can apply for exemptions in:

— Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)

— Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management) (Honours)

— Bachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation) (Honours).

You’ll learn about all aspects of the building industry, including materials use, structural properties and work health and safety requirements.

This program incorporates hands-on work and project-based learning.

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Interior Design

Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)

RMIT Code



BH115 FT4— V T RC


Interior designers create environments for people. At the heart of this program is the relationship between people and space.

This program promotes interior design as a practice concerned with the spatial and temporal relations between people and the surrounding environment. Different interiors are considered from architectural, retail, exhibition and urban environments; digital and filmic spaces; performance and theatre design; art installations; and more.

You will learn to design through the process of developing your own design response in relation to a range of design briefs from the conceptual to real life situations. You will be provided with technical and communication tools such as Autocad, 3D imaging, hand drawing, film production and model making as well as verbal presentation skills.

This program will challenge your assumptions about interior design and allow you to push current boundaries and engage design as an agent of social and cultural change.

What You Will Study

Year One

You will undertake courses in design and communications, history and theory, and technical studies that introduce you to concepts of interior design.

Years Two and Three

Studies are integrated in design studios and there are electives in technology, communications, specialisations and history/theory.

Each semester, practising professionals and academics offer a selection of studios and specialisations investigating timely and industry-relevant topics.

In second and third year, you will have the opportunity to choose overseas design studios and projects, which will help you develop your design skills at an international level. In third year, you may also choose to study overseas for a semester.

Year Four

You will pursue an individual research proposition and design project based on your accumulated skills and interests in design, theory, technology and communications. Final year work is celebrated through a public exhibition, INDEX.

Specialisations include furniture design, retail design, design for film and TV, design for theatre, exhibition and event design, model making, design publishing, lighting, materials, computer-aided design, projection, digital video and website design.

Industry ConnectionsEach semester, practicing professional designers present studios or specialisations that engage directly with contemporary design projects and/or issues. These projects may involve clients and actual projects where you will develop your design proposals within a scenario-based, simulated design practice environment.

The program has developed strong community and industry relationships, which allow you to be exposed to ‘real life’ projects. Examples include projects with HASSELL, design proposals for the re-design of the Quiksilver Head Quarters in Torquay, and prototyping lighting design in collaboration with Euroluce.

Work placements are available in the third and the final year of the program in a range of organisations and practices which in the past have included National Gallery of Victoria, Assemble Papers, HBA, and MEME.

CareerMany graduates work in interior design and architectural practices where commissions may range from domestic interior, retail and entertainment, to hospitality, corporate office and public building design. These practices range in scale from large corporate offices to teams of two or three.

Design practices are becoming increasingly multidisciplinary, with interior designers, landscape architects, architects, industrial designers and graphic designers collaborating on large-scale projects. Many graduates also establish their own design practices.

As an interior designer, you may also work in film and television design, set design for theatre, furniture design, exhibition design and curating, event planning and design journalism.

Professional RecognitionGraduates of this program are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia.

This program participates in a local and global conversation and network through membership of IDEA Interior Design/Interior Architecture Educators Association (IDEA), the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), and International Federation of Interior Architects and Interior Designers (IFI).

Global OpportunitiesThrough this program, you will engage in an ongoing global dialogue through conferences, student and staff exchange, travel studios and regular participation in/contribution to an international network of practitioners and academics.

You will also have the opportunity to go on a full semester overseas exchange in your third year.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites


Selection Tasks

Applicants must complete and submit a pre-selection kit. Short listed applicants may be required to present their folio to a selection panel.


PathwayGraduates of the following programs may be eligible to apply for exemptions of up to one year:

— Associate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design

— Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

— Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration.

‘Materialisation of the Ineffable’ by Interior Design student Giselle Laming.

By Interior Design student Danah Gochman. ‘Animating the Immaterial’ by Interior Design student Freya Robinson.


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Associate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design

RMIT Code



AD020 FT2— V T RC

CITY CAMPUSwww.rmit.edu.au/programs/ad020

This program offers you a unique curriculum that facilitates the development of specialised applied knowledge, high level technical skills, and the use of relevant technology software to communicate a broad range of interior concepts.

This is a dynamic and industry-relevant program where you’ll explore practical and theoretical decoration and design frameworks to support a wide range of projects, creating innovative interior concepts and proposals.

Projects will provide you with opportunity to work directly with industry to develop an understanding of associated vocational roles.

On successful completion of the program, graduates may be employed in assisting in commercial design offices, working with lead designers in boutique decoration consultancies, working in colour consulting, and fulfilling design and decoration consultation outcomes in other related retail and wholesale sectors of the industry.

What You Will StudyThe learning and teaching of this program emulates how you would work in a commercial decoration or design studio.

Teachers will interact and work with you as if you are a junior designer.

In your first year you’ll study residential briefs to develop a specialised knowledge and high level technical skills of:

— architectural views

— space planning

— colour

— materials

— soft furnishing applications

— decorative arts and contemporary interior style.

Visual technology and communication skills underpin the presentation aspects of working as a designer/decorator. You will work with computer-aided design (CAD), Photoshop and other industry-standard software.

Year Two

You will deepen your knowledge of residential and commercial briefs. Your research is underpinned by the rigorous exploration of sustainable practices in the planning and specification of interior structures. There’s a strong focus on the application of materials and surface treatments, soft furnishings, and colour and lighting solutions to create aesthetic and functional spaces in both residential and commercial environments.

The associate degree promotes independent learning and inquiry as an integral part of its program.

Industry ConnectionsThe program offers a heavy focus on industry-led, real client projects. Graduates are work-ready due to the industry projects, scholarships, competitions, industry networks and mentors.

Past projects include redesigning the Fitzroy swimming pool and the Abbotsford Convent Gallery.

The top 40 students across all interior design and decoration vocational education programs are invited to participate in a one semester mentor program with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA). This connects the student with industry leaders in the decoration & design field.

Students connect with industry through competitions such as,

— Grand Designs Live

— GOTYA (Graduate of the Year award at DesignEx).

CareerAs an interior decorator and designer you will work in a wide range of design environments including:

— assisting decorators and designers in large architectural firms

— management roles in interior decoration and design departments

— CAD in commercial areas

— decoration and design consultancies in small boutique companies specialising in complete soft furnishings and residential fit outs

— self-employment

— interior textile wholesale areas

— retail consultancies in furnishings, lighting or furniture

— colour consultancies, either for large paint companies or in self employment.

Professional RecognitionCurrent students can join the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) as student members. Graduates can apply for associate membership and full membership once they have gained professional experience.

(Please note: eligibility for DIA full membership is based on a points system.)

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites


Selection Tasks


PathwaysGraduates of the following program may be eligible to apply for exemptions:

— Certificate IV in Design

— Certificate IV of Interior Decoration

— Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration.

Graduates of the Associate Degree in Interior Design and Decoration can continue their studies in:

— Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours).

Industry project focusing on the redevelopment of the Fitzroy Pool by Interior Decoration and Design student Brandon Lap.

Design for client presentation by Interior Decoration and Design student Chris Nevill.

What is an Associate Degree?

An associate degree is a two-year university qualification that is taught in a vocational setting.

Associate degree students graduate with industry-ready skills to enter the workforce and can continue on to further study towards a related bachelor degree.

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Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

RMIT Code



C5249 (Dip) FT2— V T RC

C5249 (Dip) FT1.5— D T (midyear only)

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C4251 (Cert IV) PT2— D T or V T N/A


Great interior designers and decorators understand what makes a space work for a particular purpose, whether it be a home, office, hotel or commercial environment.

An Interior decorator creates beautiful spaces without making structural or architectural changes.

This program focuses on 2D and 3D design and their decorative aspects, which will train you to effectively communicate concepts and design ideas to your residential clients.

The certificate IV is one year full-time or two years part-time study and is your entry into the field of interior design and decoration. It’s a dynamic, practical, industry-relevant program where you will plan, design and decorate an interior with a focus on the development of the project’s aesthetic, environmental, spatial and safety aspects as well as your client presentation skills.

You can choose to continue your studies from the certificate IV, or you can apply directly to start the full-time diploma.

At the diploma level you will connect with leading industry practitioners on real-world projects. You’ll develop high-level documentation and technical skills in order to present your ideas to residential and also commercial clients in a professional brief.

Through the diploma you’ll develop a deeper understanding of commercial and residential interiors, spatial layout, soft furnishings and decorative treatments and the documentation process.

What You Will StudyAs an individual program, the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration is offered as a part-time day or evening course and is completed over two years.

You can continue your studies with the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration, which is a full-time program. You will enter with advanced standing into second year of the diploma once you have successfully completed the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration.

Year One—Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

You will study residential briefs to develop your understanding of:

— architectural views

— space planning

— colour

— materials

— soft furnishing applications

— decorative arts

— research into historic and contemporary interior style.

Visual technology and communication skills underpin the presentation aspects of working as a designer/decorator. You will work with computer-aided design (CAD), Photoshop, Revit and other industry-standard software.

Year Two—Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration

Deepen your knowledge of residential and commercial briefs. Sustainability underpins the approach to all projects including lighting, soft furnishings, interior building materials and techniques.

You’ll develop your 3D visualisation and modelling skills to produce detailed and accurate spatial documentation.

You’ll refine your presentation skills in design practice studios for concept and also finished presentations, and engage with experienced professionals through the industry-mentoring program.

Industry ConnectionsThe diploma offers a heavy focus on industry-led, real client projects. Graduates are work-ready due to the amount of exposure they have to industry projects, scholarships, competitions, industry networks and mentors.

Past projects include redesigning the Fitzroy swimming pool and the Abbotsford Convent Gallery.

The top 40 students are invited to participate in a one semester mentor program with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).

Students connect with industry through competitions such as:

— Grand Designs Live

— GOTYA (Graduate of the Year award at DesignEx)

— Wendy Royle Scholarship.

Certificate IV students will have the opportunity where possible to connect with key industry figures.

CareerCertificate IV students will graduate as an interior decorator qualified to:

— decorate residential environments

— present design sketches to clients

— provide advice on interior styling such as artwork and accessories.

Diploma students will graduate as an interior design and decorator qualified to:

— develop and create beautiful, functional spaces working to a design brief

— decorate residential and commercial environments

— provide design and decorative advice and documentation to industry standard

— supervise on-site design and construction.

Graduates are working for local and overseas design firms such as Atticus and Milo, Jardan, Dulux, Bates Smart and many others.

Professional RecognitionCurrent students can join the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) as student members. Graduates can apply for associate membership and full membership once they have gained professional experience.

(Please note: eligibility for DIA full membership is based on a points system.)

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

None

Selection Tasks

Applicants must submit a folio.


PathwaysGraduates may apply for exemptions from the Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours).

The Certificate IV in Design has a guaranteed pathway for eligible graduates into the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration.

Michele Meister, pictured with Kevin McCloud from UK TV show ‘Grand Designs’, won first prize at Grand Designs Live Melbourne 2013 competition ‘Rooms by Design’, for her innovative residential design titled ‘Keep in Touch’.

Fitzroy Pool aerial site plan by Interior Design and Decoration student Andrew Moussi.





Landscape Architecture/Urban Design

Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design

RMIT Code



BP256 FT3— V T RC

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More than about plants and gardens, landscape architecture is about spaces - natural, urban, private and public. It’s about investigating and proposing better ways of living in a complex, rapidly changing world.

Landscape architecture involves the design of outdoor public and private spaces. This multifaceted discipline blends design, art, science, nature and culture to achieve environmental, socio-cultural and aesthetic outcomes.

Landscape Architecture at RMIT is a world-leading program. In 2012, this program won the International Schools Award at the European Biennial of Landscape Architecture held in Barcelona, taking first place ahead of more than 90 universities involved. The judges declared that the work from RMIT showed our students’ ability to ‘respond to modern challenges in society through critical analysis, innovative design and clever use of space’.

In this program, unlike in many generalist degrees, you will learn from staff who are current practitioners and actively engaged in the field. They will offer you invaluable and specialised knowledge and feedback. Studying in the heart of Melbourne will provide you with a stimulating urban laboratory with countless opportunities for research and design inspiration.

What You Will StudyDesign studio typically makes up half the program each semester and is taught in small groups. You will focus on a particular theme and project each semester. After the first semester, you will select which design studio you wish to follow from approximately 15 on offer, completing one per semester during the course of your studies.

Supporting courses such as technology, communication and history comprise the remainder of your program and provide an understanding of the social and physical contexts of the built environment, as well as teaching you drawing skills.

In the first semester you will complete a structured, foundational design and communications course. Subsequent semesters include four ‘lower pool’ design studios. In the final semester of study, you will move into ‘upper pool’ and complete an upper pool design studio working with Master of Landscape Architecture students. Study in the master degree consists of three additional upper pool design studios, general elective courses and supporting courses such as professional practice.

Lower and upper pool studios are vertically integrated, i.e. grouped with students from various year levels.

Recent design studios include creating an innovative landscape installation for an indoor environment at the Grand Designs Live exhibition. The students received feedback and critiques from Kevin McCloud (‘Grand Designs UK’) and Peter Maddison (‘Grand Designs Australia’). Another design studio asked students to look at the future of farming in Victoria.

Industry ConnectionsAcclaimed and award-winning international and Australian landscape architects, architects, urban designers and experts in related fields are consistently involved with the teaching and research projects undertaken within this program.

Industry-based projects occur throughout the design studios, such as working with Grand Designs Live and the award winning landscape architecture practice Oculus. Many public lectures are also held throughout the year, led by prominent local and international landscape architects and urban designers.

CareerThis program is a stand-alone award that provides employment options for those who seek to work in landscape design or design more generally, in roles that do not require professional registration. Students must complete the Master of Landscape Architecture to become accredited as a landscape architect.

Professional RecognitionAustralian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), landscape architecture’s accrediting body, accepts graduates of the Master of Landscape Architecture by coursework.

Global OpportunitiesThe landscape program offers a huge range of international exchanges and design studios as well as internship opportunities. In recent years students have participated in design studios in Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan, France, Spain, and Africa, been on exchange to universities in Berlin, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and the USA, and participated in international internship programs in the USA and the Netherlands.

An internship elective is offered to selected students in both the Bachelor of Design and the Master of Landscape Architecture degrees at a range of firms including the Karres en Brands office in the Netherlands and Stoss LU in Boston. Karres en Brands was the appointed landscape architect firm for Melbourne’s Federation Square.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites


Selection Tasks

Applicants must complete and submit a pre-selection kit. Short listed applicants will be required to present their folio to a selection panel.


PathwaysBachelor of Design graduates can apply for entry to the Master of Landscape Architecture by coursework.

A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater will guarantee a place in the Master of Landscape Architecture by coursework, while those students with a GPA of less than 2.5 may apply for a place in the Master of Landscape Architecture and undertake additional selection requirements (such as a portfolio or interview). Selection via this route is competitive and not guaranteed.

‘A Future Scenario for Woolmelang’ designed by Landscape Architecture student Flynn Barbary, 2013.

‘Speculative Image of Deployment of Rescue Kit Broken Hill’ designed by Landscape Architecture student Danielle Jewson, 2013.

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Project Management

Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management) (Honours)*

RMIT Code



BH112 FT4— V 80.10


Project management is primarily concerned with the coordination and management of projects or events from inception to completion.

Project managers have good administrative, time management and teamwork skills and excellent people management skills.

Growing demand from industry for project management skills led to the development of this program, which is grounded in residential, commercial and industrial construction for civil, environmental and government projects.

This program focuses on project management in the built environment, during the first year of study, and then explores other domains including event management, design and IT projects.

The high profile, high-risk aspect of project management demands multi-tasking, analytical thinking, excellent communication skills and superior organisational abilities. Although challenging, project management is also extremely rewarding, especially when your project is completed on time and under budget.

This program is complemented by further study at master level.*This program is currently being reviewed. Please refer to www.rmit.edu.au/construction for further information and changes for 2015.

What You Will StudyThis program, in partnership with industry members, is committed to providing work-related learning to students and producing industry-ready graduates through the development of the Employer of Choice program.

The Employer of Choice program offers you the opportunity to gain structured employment experiences within industry to enhance your academic learning, and offers employers preferential access to RMIT students as well as greater knowledge of student capability and development throughout your studies.

Year One

You will be introduced to project management in the construction and property industries, providing the context for the following three years. You will learn basic project management skills and gain an understanding of the different types of buildings and assets, how they are created and how they are acquired.

Year Two

You will study project management processes and techniques in greater depth, learning how to plan, cost and schedule projects. Building broader skills in areas such as law, economics and leadership will equip you to become an industry leader.

Year Three

Year three broadens your focus and looks at project management in other domains, building core project management knowledge and skills. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to manage complex projects and research methods/skills.

Year Four

The theme of your final year is ‘moving to practice’, preparing you to be industry-ready. You will gain advanced skills and insights into the latest trends in industry. A feature of year four is a capstone project where skills and knowledge developed in the degree are applied to a realistic simulated project.

Industry ConnectionsIndustry professionals and experts regularly teach and provide feedback on your work under the University’s work-integrated learning policy.

The Employer of Choice program provides work-related learning to students and produces industry-ready graduates.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

CareerGraduates can undertake various roles such as:

— costing and scheduling projects in industries such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing, education, real estate, finance, government and IT

— project managing a major event

— developing and releasing a new product

— implementing new standards or practices into organisations

— developing new technologies.

Professional RecognitionThis program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), which is recognised worldwide.

We are seeking professional accreditation from the Project Management Institute (PMI), a global institution.

Global OpportunitiesStudents have the option to study overseas for a semester as an exchange or study abroad student. Past students have studied in America and Europe.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Units 1 and 2—two units (any study combination) mathematics (any) OR Units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 25 in mathematics (any); and a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English (EAL).

Selection Tasks

Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal Statement online if they wish other information to be considered. Applicants should explain their reasons for wanting to study the program and include details of any relevant work or other experience.


PathwaysGraduates of the following programs are eligible for exemptions:



Employer of Choice



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Property and Valuation

Bachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation) (Honours)

RMIT Code



BH113 FT4— V 78.70


This program provides you with a good level of applied knowledge in the broader property profession and enables you to specialise in all the subsets within property and valuation.

The majority of individual and company wealth is made or held in property assets. Having a good understanding of property fundamentals including valuation management, development and property investment markets is critical to the success in the property industry.

You will develop your competency to identify, analyse and resolve problems relating to business in general, and property and valuation in particular. The word ‘property’ is used to link a number of related professions, all of which deal directly with the built environment.

With over four decades of experience in property education has given RMIT an ability to gauge what is occurring within the property professions. The skills that employers and professional bodies seek are well reflected within this program. Staff members are heavily involved with the professional bodies, and regularly liaise with industry and employers.

As a property professional you will understand the features and characteristics of the diverse range of property types and property investment instruments.

What You Will StudyYou will undertake 28 property-related courses within a broad business and management context, offering you a breadth of variety and specialisation of knowledge. You will develop an understanding of, and the ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems relating to all aspects of, the property profession.

Year One

You will be introduced to the property industry, forming the framework for the following three years. You will be provided with an overview of property principles, valuation techniques and property investment strategies. You will also be taught basic construction and project management skills that will aid you in your work and studies.

Year Two

You will study the property industry in greater detail, with the introduction of property development and investment along with principles of valuation. You will also gain broader skills in areas of applied law, property economics and leadership that will help you become an industry leader.

Year Three

You will build on the material of second year and look in-depth at valuation procedures, asset management and the property investment markets. You will gain deeper knowledge and skills relating to analysing the features and performance of individual properties and the associated marketplace.

Year Four

The final year prepares you to be industry-ready. You’re given an insight into the industry environment and its latest trends. The year culminates with the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to the following three exciting capstone projects:

— an industry-focused property research project

— an investment project

— an in-depth property development.

Industry ConnectionsThis program is part of the Employer of Choice program, which provides direct connections to industry and employers. Regular activities are conducted with industry throughout the academic year, i.e. guest speakers from industry and networking opportunities.

You have the option to undertake work experience in your third and fourth year. Industry experience receives significant support from the property industry, with employers actively seeking RMIT students.

During work experience, you are employed part-time with a property firm. You are required to complete a minimum number of hours over a semester and you will be required to keep a work experience diary.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

CareerCareers within the property industry are stable, due to the physical nature of the requirement for a place to live and work. Property forms the foundation of the economy and is a necessity for all businesses whether they purchase or lease their place of occupancy, or need it to expand or contract.

The economy may rise or fall but in all economic environments, there is a need for people skilled in managing, protecting and growing the investments of others.

Description of Job Titles

— property fund managers/portfolio managers/asset managers are responsible for the strategy of a large portfolio of investment properties like shopping centres, office buildings or industrial complexes. They can make decisions and recommendations to their employer or clients on property portfolio management and property investment/finance matters.

— property developers are involved in the various property development stages, from the initial proposal to the disposal of the developed property. The process and activities require entrepreneurial flair, along with a sound understanding of the financial returns, financing options, government planning requirements, marketing and negotiation skills.

Graduates can opt for self-employment or working for small to large organisations to maximise financial returns from their property holdings.

— property researchers are employed by private organisations such as real estate companies, insurance companies, property developers, banks and other financial institutions, or by government departments. They may also be self-employed as private consultants.

— property valuers deal with all aspects of property valuation including land and all improvements—in all asset classes including residential, commercial, retail, industrial, special purpose and rural.

Professional RecognitionThis program is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API), which has reciprocal agreements with countries such as Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore, and the internationally recognised Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This program provides the academic base required for membership to RICS. API bodies also require applicants to have work experience as well as meet other membership criteria.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Units 1 and 2—two units (any study combination) mathematics (any) OR Units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 25 in mathematics (any); and a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English (EAL).

Selection Tasks

Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal Statement online if they wish other information to be considered. Applicants should explain their reasons for wanting to study the program and include details of any relevant work or other experience.


PathwaysGraduates of the following programs may be eligible to apply for exemptions:



‘RMIT is a widely known and respected university with internationally recognised programs. The high calibre of students who graduate from this program are entering the workforce grounded and industry ready.’

Wendy LeverBachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation)

Student Profile

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Diploma of Conveyancing


C5324 PT1.5— D


This program will prepare you for professional practice as a conveyancer. Conveyancers undertake the work associated with the transfer of ownership of land and other related property transactions.

This program will develop the specialised technical skills and legal knowledge required to prepare contracts for the sale of land, draft vendors’ statements, conduct title searches and make enquiries of government departments, draft transfers, attend to mortgage documentation and attend to settlement procedures.

You will also learn about the legal system as it relates to conveyancing, and gain the skills to establish and maintain a trust account.

You will develop communication and management skills and an understanding of the principles of professional practice as a conveyancer. The program also develops practical business skills which will prepare you for work in conveyancing.

This program is offered part-time and preference is given to those who have had at least one year of employment in a conveyancing function, or who have completed relevant prior conveyancing studies and can provide a letter of support from their employer.

Employer support for part-time students is regarded as important, as undertaking the program involves a significant time commitment on the part of an employee, and students may, at times, require access to their employer’s resources.

What You Will StudyYou will begin by studying core business courses and develop an understanding of the legal system as it relates to conveyancing.

This includes property law concepts, insurance, taxation principles, estates, mortgages, easements and covenants, leases and tenancies. The nature of contracts and the formalities required in contracts for the sale of land will also be explored.

In the second part of the program you will extend your knowledge of the duties of care of a conveyancer, contracts, settlements, mortgage transactions, trust accounts, office practices, financial control, management strategies, land registry requirements and council procedures. Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning for some core business competencies.

Normally, classes are held on-campus, generally in the evening. Some courses with non-legal content are delivered online.

Industry ConnectionsConveyancing practitioners are invited to speak to students, providing an experienced perspective on current conveyancing issues.

CareerConveyancers may be employed by conveyancing firms, solicitors and law firms, in property departments of financial institutions and other large companies, and in government departments.

Professional RecognitionThis program is supported by the Victorian division of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers.

Successful completion of this program will satisfy the educational requirements for registration as a licensed conveyancer in Victoria.

After graduating, you can apply to the Business Licensing Authority for a licence, provided you satisfy the 12 months work experience requirement in the legislation.

Entry RequirementsYear 12: successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent (ATAR); or the Australian Senior VCAL Certificate.

Non-Year 12: completion of post-secondary studies or relevant industry work experience.

Prerequisites

None

Selection Tasks

None

PathwaysGraduates may apply for exemptions from the following program, subject to meeting the program’s entry requirements:

— Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice.

‘The program has given me a deeper understanding of current legal practices in the property sector which helps me in my current role as a senior law clerk.

The enthusiasm and dedication of my lecturers is inspiring. They are very committed to ensuring we are well equipped for the challenges of the workforce.’

Wendy KoleitsDiploma of Conveyancing^^ This program was formerly called the Diploma of Financial Services (Conveyancing)

Graduate Profile



Diploma of Property Services (Asset and Facility Management)


C5298 PT1— S


With the rapid increase in high-density living in Australian cities and the development of larger and more complex infrastructure projects, well-trained facility managers are becoming increasingly sought after within the employment marketplace

RMIT has developed the Diploma in Property Services to fill the gap in training options if you’re looking to advance your career within the diverse, fast-paced world of facilities management.

In this program, you’ll learn the skills and knowledge to work on many areas of operations and maintenance of a building across a wide variety of situations incorporating people, location, processes and technology. You’ll interact with experienced facilities managers and engage with industry projects through work-integrated learning.

The program is designed for people currently working in facilities management with in property services seeking an academic qualification to enhance your knowledge, skills and employability.

Our teaching staff are drawn from various backgrounds, with qualifications in areas including design, building and construction, project management, planning, environment/ sustainability and business.

What You Will StudyThis program incorporates managing finance, including the preparation of financial plans for a simulated work facility.

It covers key elements and principles in-depth, including managing operational plans, sustainability, asset maintenance and management plans, risk management and workplace safety.

You will learn a high level of customer services involving risk management, safe work practices, stakeholder relationships and networking skills.

Other key skills that you will acquire include:

— preparing and coordinating tenders

— evaluating documentation

— letting out contracts, including contractual skills knowledge

— coordinating facility fit-outs.

Industry ConnectionsYou’ll engage in industry-connected projects through work-integrated learning components of the programs. Additionally, you will be exposed to experienced facilities managers through an innovative video medium, and encouraged to reflect on your own experiences.

CareerThese programs are designed for employees within the facilities management sector of the property services industry to gain an academic qualification and enhance their knowledge and employability skills for further career advancement or promotion. RMIT’s Industry Advisory Group indicates a strong demand for skilled employees.

The program opens opportunities for career advancement across sectors, including government, commercial property, strata communities, hospitality, education, retail and health.

Professional RecognitionThis program has been developed in close consultation with various industry leaders such as Transfield, Reserve Bank of Australia, Brookfield Multiplex, Strata Communities Australia (Victoria) and many others.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

You should currently be working in facilities management with at least two years’ experience.

Selection Tasks

None

Application procedure

Apply directly to RMIT’s School of Vocational Engineering: tel. 03 9925 4468.

‘I researched RMIT’s Diploma of Property Services (Asset and Facilities Management) program and found that it provided a mix of subjects that were relevant to my current role but would allow me to develop my skills further. Combined with RMIT’s excellent reputation, convenient hours and location, this made the decision easy.

‘Some highlights of the program have been my tutors encouraging interaction and enabling students to draw on staff expertise, and the students discussing real life situations and case studies. This helped to make the course work relevant, fun and interesting.

‘My current role works across research facilities, law courts, prisons, stadiums and train stations and I found what I learned throughout the diploma could be applied in each of those scenarios.’

Karyn VarroDiploma of Property Services (Asset and Facilities Management)

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VTAC ApplicationTo make a VTAC application and obtain more detailed information about entrance requirements and application dates go to www.vtac.edu.au.

Direct ApplicationTo make a direct application, you need to submit your application to RMIT online at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply.

RMIT School-Based ApplicationSome certificate and diploma programs accept applications directly to the relevant RMIT School. To make an RMIT School-based application refer to the program information for the relevant certificate or diploma program at www.rmit.edu.au/programs and contact the relevant RMIT School (see www.rmit.edu.au/schools), or contact Info Corner.

Midyear Entry (Semester 2)To apply for midyear entry for any program other than a certificate III (degree, associate degree, certificate IV, diploma and advanced diploma), you need to submit a direct application to RMIT online at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply.

To apply for midyear entry for a certificate III program, you need to submit an RMIT School-based application.

Not all RMIT programs will accept applications for midyear entry. A list of programs accepting midyear applications is published in May at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/midyear.

Selection TasksMany programs at RMIT have selection tasks as part of the selection process, such as:

— an interview

— a test

— a folio

— a supplementary form or pre-selection kit available at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/forms.

It is very important that you carefully read any selection tasks listed under programs in the current VTAC Guide or in RMIT interest area brochures. Failure to complete these tasks by the date specified will jeopardise entry into a program.

Study ScoresStudy scores listed in this guide are subject to change. Applicants should refer to VTAC for specific prerequisites and study scores.

How to ApplyBefore applying for a program at RMIT, refer to the program information available at www.rmit.edu.au/programs.

Current Year 12 StudentsIf you are a current Year 12 student applying for Semester 1, you must apply through VTAC. Once VTAC offers have been made, RMIT may consider direct applications for programs that still have places available.

Non-Year 12 StudentsIf you are a non-Year 12 student applying for Semester 1, you have the choice of applying for certificate IV, diploma and advanced diplomas through VTAC or directly to RMIT. Please select one application method only.

RMIT Students and Recent GraduatesCurrent RMIT students and recent graduates can fast-track their application for a new program by applying direct to RMIT as an internal applicant. Please visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/internal for more information.

How to Apply by Program and Student Type

Semester 1

Current Year 12 Students Non-Year 12 Students RMIT Students or Recent Graduates

Degrees and associate degrees VTAC application VTAC application Direct application

Certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma VTAC application VTAC or Direct application Direct application

Certificate III and below* RMIT School-based application RMIT School-based application RMIT School-based application

* Some certificate III and below programs are administered by direct application. Please check individual program application details at www.rmit.edu.au/programs for more information.

Important Dates

May 2014 1 Midyear intake opens

31 Closing date for midyear timely applications*

August 2014 4 VTAC applications open

10 Direct applications open for degree and diploma programs (Semester 1 2015 intake)

September 2014 30 Closing date for VTAC timely applications^

October 2014 7 Closing date for VTAC SEAS applications^

31 Closing date for direct applications—selected certificate and diploma programs*

November 2014 7 Closing date for VTAC late applications^

24 Change of Preference opens

December 2014 1 Closing date for direct applications—selected degree, certificate

and diploma programs (timely)*

5 Closing date for VTAC very late applications^

15 VCE results and ATAR released^

22 VTAC Change of Preference closes^

January 2015 19 Round 1 offers available through VTAC^

February 2015 23 Round 2 offers available through VTAC^

May 2015 1 Midyear intake opens

31 Closing date for midyear timely applications*

^ VTAC dates were in draft status at the time of printing and are subject to change.* Applications will continue to be accepted for programs that still have places available.

A full list of RMIT academic dates are available at www.rmit.edu.au/academic-registrar/academic_calendars

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Fees Explained

Tuition Fees for Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced DiplomasThe tuition fees you pay depend on whether you are offered a state government-subsidised place or a full-fee place, based on the eligibility criteria.

Victorian Government-Subsidised Places

For eligible students, this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Tuition fees for a government-subsidised place vary according to each program. For a full list of program fees for a government-subsidised place visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/vocational/govtsub.

You will be offered a government-subsidised place if you meet the eligibility criteria. Your eligibility for a government-subsidised place will depend on your citizenship, age, prior education (Australian qualifications only) and the number of programs you are studying in the current year. Check your eligibility using the eligibility calculator at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/vocational/eligibility.

If you are applying for a government-subsidised place, you will be required to provide documentation to establish your eligibility.

You will be enrolled according to how qualifications are defined in the relevant industry training package. This may impact on your eligibility for a government- subsidised place for individual qualifications. For more information about enrolment in certificate, diploma and advanced diploma qualifications and eligibility for a government-subsidised place visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/vocational/eligibility.

RMIT University’s Training Organisation Identification number (TOID) is 3046.

Fee Concession

You may be entitled to a concession on your tuition fees if you are in a government-subsidised place and you meet the eligibility criteria.

For more information about the eligibility criteria and how to apply visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/vocational/concession.

Full-Fee Places

If you do not meet the criteria for a government-subsidised place, then you will be offered a full-fee place (FFP). Tuition fees for an FFP vary according to each program. For a full list of program fees for FFPs visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/vocational/fullfee. Financial assistance may be available through the VET FEE-HELP scheme.

VET FEE-HELP

VET FEE-HELP is an optional loan scheme available to assist eligible students enrolling in an eligible diploma, advanced diploma, full-fee vocational graduate certificate or vocational graduate diploma program. If you are a full-fee paying student, a loan fee of 20% will be applied to the amount of VET FEE-HELP assistance provided. For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/helploans/vetfee-help.

Tuition Fees for Degrees and Associate Degrees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

The Australian government has announced changes to funding of CSPs. These may affect the proportion of the fee paid by student contribution from 2016.

For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/highered and www.studyassist.gov.au.

HECS-HELP

You may be eligible to defer payment of the student contribution through the HECS-HELP loan scheme if you are an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa. You must pay your student contribution up front if you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident (other than Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder). For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/helploans/hecs-help.

Other FeesIn addition to tuition fees, you will be charged a student services and amenities fee (SSAF). Eligible higher education students will be able to defer payment of the fee through SA-HELP.

For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/ssaf.

You may also be required to purchase items related to your program, including field trips, specified textbooks and equipment. These material fees are not compulsory and students may choose to purchase these items independently. These expenses vary from program to program. For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/other.

Fees indicated relate to 2014 and should only be used as a guide. Fees are set on an annual basis and may be subject to change each calendar year.www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees

RMIT is committed to enriching and transforming your world. We award more than 2000 scholarships worth millions of dollars each year across a wide range of interest areas.

RMIT scholarships provide more than just financial assistance or recognition of academic excellence. We create opportunities that enable you to pursue your dreams.

Apply for one of these scholarships and make your overseas study ambitions come true, just like RMIT Equity Travel Grant recipient, Hayden Harvey.

Find out more at www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships

Scholarships

Hayden HarveyBachelor of Business (Economics and Finance)

LEGEND | Application Details | V —VTAC | D —RMIT Direct | S —RMIT School | T —Selection Task

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RMIT Experience Days

Years 9 –12 students can attend free events and engage in hands-on workshops in a range of different interest areas while experiencing life on campus.

Check out www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays for more information on RMIT’s Experience Day School Holiday programs.

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Further Information

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The information in this guide is specific to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia.

Further Information for International/ Non-Residents of Australia

RMIT International Tel. +61 3 8676 7074 (within Australia: 1800 998 414) Email: [email protected] www.rmit.edu.au/international

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