2011 Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program Guide

Apprenticeship
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Programs
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Contents
2 Welcome 20 Business
2 Welcome to RMIT University 20 Business administration
2 Enrol anytime 20 Dry cleaning operations
2 What are apprenticeships and traineeships? 21 Laundry operations
22 Management—frontline management
3 Where to now?
23 Community services and social sciences
3 Where do I start?
23 Aged care
3 What happens once I find employment?
23 Home and community care
3 Why employers choose apprentices and trainees
24 Disability work
3 How much do I need to pay?
24 Justice
3 Why choose RMIT?
24 Youth work
3 RMIT recognises your experience
27 Computing and information technology
4 Student life at RMIT 27 Information technology
4 Campuses 27 IT cadetship
5 Student successes 29 Engineering and related technologies
29 Aeroskills (avionics, mechanical, structures)
7 Programs
29 Electrical—instrumentation
7 Architecture, building and planning
30 Electrotechnology
7 Property services (operations)
31 Electrotechnology electrician
8 Art and design
31 Engineering—electrical/electronic trade
8 Cabinet making (furniture)
31 Engineering—mechanical trade
8 Cabinet making (kitchens and bathrooms)
32 Fire protection
9 Clothing production
32 Instrumentation and control
9 Desktop publishing
32 Plumbing
9 Footwear production
33 Refrigeration and air conditioning
11 Footwear repair
35 Spatial information services
11 Furniture making
36 Telecommunications cabling
12 Furniture technology
36 Telecommunications technician
12 Printing and graphic arts (converting, binding
and finishing) 37 Health and medical sciences
13 Printing and graphic arts (general) 37 Dental assisting
13 Printing and graphic arts (graphic pre-press) 37 Dental technology
14 Printing and graphic arts (instant print) 38 Nursing (division 2)
15 Printing and graphic arts (mail house) 38 Optical dispensing
15 Printing and graphic arts (print finishing)
16 Printing and graphic arts (print production support) 39 Key contacts at RMIT
16 Printing and graphic arts (printing)
39 Support services at RMIT
17 Printing and graphic arts (screen printing)
18 Textile fabrication 40 Key contacts outside RMIT
18 Textile production
Acknowledgement of Country
The Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation are the traditional
custodians of the land on which this organisation stands; we pay
our respects to owners and Elders of past and present.
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Welcome
Welcome to RMIT University What are apprenticeships and traineeships?

In 2009, RMIT trained more than 3100 apprentices and trainees. Pre-apprenticeships
Approximately 70 apprenticeships and traineeships across »» Pre-apprenticeship programs enable you to learn the basic
30 careers are being offered in 2011. skills of a trade and prepare you for an apprenticeship.
»» They last for up to six months.
Enrol anytime
»» They are an excellent pathway to apprenticeships and may
Enrolments for apprentices and trainees are accepted increase your employability when competing for a job as an
throughout the year*. After you have secured employment apprentice.
as an apprentice or trainee, and signed a training
»» No employment is required.
agreement, contact RMIT. Contact details for further
information are listed under each program in this »» When you finish a pre-apprenticeship, RMIT will assist your
publication. efforts to find a job as an apprentice.
* The availability of workshops to enhance your study may depend on when you enrol. »» Some pre-apprenticeship programs will reduce the study time
of an apprenticeship by up to 12 months.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships provide the necessary
training for trade and skill qualifications. A cadetship is a type
of traineeship, but is delivered using a different teaching model
where cadets attend weekly classes.
As an apprentice or trainee you will:
»» combine on-the-job paid work with accredited training
»» develop operational knowledge and apply solutions to
problems
»» acquire theoretical knowledge to enhance existing abilities
»» apply these skills and knowledge across a variety of workplace
and formal training contexts.
Apprentices and trainees are employed under a government-
approved training contract.
Types of training
»» RMIT develops training suited to the specific needs of
businesses.
»» Study may include online, block release (one week, six
times or more a year), day release (one day per week) or a
combination of the above.
»» Apprentices are employed and usually trained for three to four
years, and trainees for one to two years.
»» Apprentices and trainees can be employed on a full-time or
part-time basis.
Consider the possibilities

that can come from completing an
apprenticeship or traineeship at RMIT
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Where to now?
Where do I start? Why choose RMIT?

»» Select the apprenticeship or traineeship that is right for you. »» RMIT University is one of the oldest and most successful
There are 70 different choices offered at RMIT (pages 7–38). educational organisations in Australia.
»» You will need to find a job in the industry. »» Each year, RMIT trains more than 70,000 people for careers in
It may help to: every facet of industry and business.
»» approach a prospective employer directly »» RMIT’s training programs are particularly successful because
they are structured to meet the realities of today’s tough and
»» apply for positions advertised in newspapers or on fast-paced employment markets.
employment web sites
»» RMIT enrols apprentices and trainees all year round and
»» subscribe to the Jobs and Employment Training (JET) web provides flexible training and education.
site. They will email job vacancies to you that match your job
preferences. Tel. 1800 651 610 or www.jet.org.au . »» RMIT offers a range of support activities for trainees,
apprentices and employers beyond the services available at
»» contact a Group Training Company (GTC). A GTC employs TAFEs.
apprentices and trainees and places them with suitable
employers. Tel. 1800 819 747 or www.grouptraining.com.au . »» RMIT recognises prior learning and experience (RPL).
You could enrol in a pre-apprenticeship while you are searching »» RMIT apprenticeships and traineeships often provide credit to
(refer page 2). further TAFE studies or university degree studies.
RMIT recognises your experience
What happens once I find employment?
»» Be recognised for your skills and knowledge.
»» You and your employer meet with an Australian
Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) representative and sign a »» Shorten the time it takes to complete your learning.
training contract. AAC provides information and advice on »» Reduce the costs of your training.
your options www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au . Being acknowledged for your prior study or work experience may
»» The employer chooses a Registered Training Organisation reduce the duration of a program and save you money.
(RTO), such as RMIT, to provide training support, guidance Individual training can be tailored around gaps in skills or
and assessment. This can be arranged throughout the year at knowledge, identified through interviewing or reviewing a portfolio
RMIT, so you can enrol at any time. of work-related evidence
Why employers choose apprentices and trainees Recognition can work in several ways:
»» Employers know they need a skilled workforce for the future of »» Demonstrated competency in areas which equate to units of
their company and industry. study can be credited towards a TAFE qualification
»» There are financial incentives from the Commonwealth »» Completed TAFE qualifications can be credited towards a
Government for employing apprentices or trainees. degree.
»» The State Government pays for WorkCover (except in »» Likewise, partly completed degree studies may be accredited
circumstances where very high salaries are paid). to a TAFE program.
»» Organisations may receive additional financial support to train RMIT recognises and accepts any Australian Qualifications
their existing staff as apprentices or trainees. Framework qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued
Tel. 03 9925 3828 or 1800 639 629 for more information on by other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Credit will
incentives available to employers. therefore be given for modules or units of competency for which
an original certificate or Statement of Attainment is produced in
How much do I need to pay? areas that coincide with RMIT programs.
»» All TAFE institutions charge tuition fees. Completing an apprenticeship or traineeship can lead you
»» The minimum fee payable is $57, and the maximum is $903 straight into employment or on to further study.
a year.
»» A charge may also be made for books and equipment.
»» Tuition fees and other charges are paid by either the employer Completion of an apprenticeship or traineeship
or the apprentice/trainee. You should discuss this with your
employer before enrolment.
»» Concessions are available. TAFE Bachelor Postgraduate
»» Some apprenticeship tuition payments are eligible for a diploma degree degree
government rebate.
Career and employment
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Student life
I am part of a
Living
Student life at RMIT
RMIT University offers a wide range of services, facilities and
resources.
The aim is to enhance the experience of students by:
»» creating opportunities for involvement around campus
City
»» providing new experiences
»» helping to build skills.
Student services include:
»» Study and Learning Centre
»» Career Development and Employment
»» Disability Liaison Unit Campuses
»» Counselling RMIT has three Melbourne campuses: City, Bundoora and
»» Health Service Brunswick; a site in Hamilton; and two campuses in Vietnam.
»» Housing Service Apprenticeship and traineeship programs are offered through
»» Scholarships and Finance RMIT’s City and Brunswick campuses.
»» Legal Service City campus
Student Administration Support Line La Trobe Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
The Student Administration Support Line is a telephone service
Melway ref: Map 2B E12
for RMIT students that provides advice and information about
student administration matters. The Student Administration Located between La Trobe,
Support Line operates from 8.30 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Elizabeth, Queensberry and
Tel. 03 9925 8980 Russell streets, and in Bourke
Street, the RMIT Quarter
The Hub
occupies a relaxed, friendly
The Hub is designed to make it easier and more convenient for and culturally vibrant section
RMIT students to access face-to-face advice and information on of Melbourne’s CBD. In the
administration matters. The Hub is the first point of contact for midst of galleries, restaurants and bars, and close to the State
any enquiry on campus. Library, Lygon Street restaurants and the Queen Victoria
The Hub can provide help with: Market, students have access to a unique academic and social
environment. Accessible by all public transport.
»» student cards (new or replacement)
»» invoice queries and fee payment Brunswick campus
»» getting a transport concession approved Dawson Street
»» submitting a range of forms Brunswick VIC 3056
Melway ref: Map 29 F8
»» purchasing a transcript
The Brunswick campus is just
»» asking for directions around campus
five kilometres from the centre
»» asking about support services available to students. of the city, and enjoys spacious
Email: thehub@rmit.edu.au surroundings. It is a relaxed,
www.rmit.edu.au/students/aboutthehub friendly haven a few minutes
walk from Sydney Road, a
multicultural area with a huge
variety of specialty shops, restaurants, cafés and markets.
Accessible by public transport:
»» Travelling by train: go to Jewell Railway Station on the Upfield
line.
»» Travelling by tram: catch the number 8 tram on the Moreland
line or the number 19 tram on the North Coburg line.
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Student successes
Pierre Chedraoui Atlanta Bell

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) Diploma of Printing and
Pierre was selected to be part of the prestigious Today’s Skills: Graphic Arts (Multimedia)
Tomorrow’s Leaders, a national leadership event for group Atlanta Bell, who completed
training apprentices and trainees held in Canberra last year. a Diploma of Printing and
The live-in program was conducted at the Australian Institute Graphic Arts (Multimedia),
of Sport in Canberra and included a reception at Government was named Collie Print Trust
House, where Pierre was presented to the Governor-General, Graduate of the Year.
Quentin Bryce AC. Since graduating, Ms Bell Graduate of the Year, Atlanta Bell, is using her
has been freelancing in new multimedia skills to showcase her talents
‘This leadership development program is about maximising
leadership for group training apprentices and trainees,’ Leonie art, photography and
Stanfield, Communications Manager, National Association (GTA multimedia, including a stint as a freelance arts photographer
Ltd), said. at the Falls Festival in Lorne.
‘It’s a great opportunity for them to learn from other group ‘I chose to study at RMIT because I was eager to add to my
training apprentices and trainees.’ art and photography skills with state-of-the-art multimedia
knowledge,’ Ms Bell said.
Pierre has been host-employed by RMIT since January 2006. He
was in the first group of IT Australian School-based Apprentices ‘I found the TAFE program at RMIT really valuable, as it covered
(ASbA) to undertake a Certificate III in Information Technology so many aspects of what you can do. The teachers were great
(General) while completing his Year 11 and 12. and I really learned a lot in the year I was there.’
‘This is a unique opportunity. Pierre has been an outstanding Ms Bell’s other freelance jobs since completing her diploma
student, having previously been named VICTEC/370 Degrees have included taking photos for an instructional DVD for Crown
2007 School-based Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year,’ Ms Casino’s security staff and creating a web site for All Clothing.
Stanfield said. ‘Winning this prestigious award is a real surprise,’ she said.
‘It is a great effort on Pierre’s behalf and this would not be ‘I was already planning to go travelling in Europe later this year
possible without the support and training he has received and had no idea I would win!
at RMIT.’ ‘I can now use my trip to research where I will visit for the
scholarship study tour I won as part of the Graduate of the Year
prize.’
Attitude,
leadership initiative
and a commitment to
quality outcomes
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Employer testimonial
‘My involvement with RMIT is directly with three cadets who

are assigned to our team. I supervise them on a day-to-day
basis and give them guidance and direction along the way.
We are in a unique situation where they can combine their
theory from RMIT with business practice from IBM.’
Patrick Fuller, IBM Transformation Manager
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Is the traineeship professionally recognised?
Architecture, The traineeship is professionally recognised,

having been developed in consultation with
building and various industry leaders and governing bodies.
How is the program structured?
planning The certificate IV is a project-oriented program
that involves a proportion of face-to-face
delivery with a high level of problem solving
based around individual student-specific
projects, thereby providing a relevance to each
student’s particular workplace requirements.
Competencies in the Certificate IV in Property
Services (Operations) include:
»» Advise on performance of assets
»» Analyse resource use in building operations
»» Identify and analyse risks and opportunities in
the property industry
Property services (operations)
»» Contribute to life-cycle maintenance strategy
C4265 Certificate IV in Property Services »» Apply site risk management systems
(Operations) Facilities »» Monitor a safe workplace in the property
Management—traineeship industry
National code: CPP40609
»» Implement and monitor environmentally
City
sustainable work practices
Duration: 2 yrs FT »» Coordinate maintenance and repair of
What do I need to get started? properties and facilities
»» Implement and monitor procurement
Your first step is to contact RMIT to discuss the
processes
program and begin the search to secure a job in
the industry. Once you have found an employer, »» Plan and co-ordinate property and facility
you can start your traineeship. inspections
»» Manage conflicts and disputes in the property
How is the program delivered? industry
Trainees will attend RMIT City campus one day »» Participate in developing and establishing
per month up to a 24-month duration (excluding property or facilities contracts
University holidays). Training will combine face- »» Maintain business records
to-face delivery with work-integrated learning
»» Establish business networks
and development assessments and projects.
»» Implement operational plans
What careers will be available to me?
»» Manage finances
Facilities management (FM) is to manage and »» Implement customer service strategies in the
maintain the business support activities to property industry
guarantee the efficient operation of the built
»» Provide leadership in the property industry
environment by incorporating people, location,
processes and technology. FM is fast paced, More information
extremely diverse and the traineeship will
Jasmin Barker, Senior Educator—
open opportunities for employment across
Business Development and Special Cohorts
a vast number of industry sectors including,
Tel. +61 3 9925 4656 Mobile: 0457 997 595
government, commercial property, hospitality,
Email: jasmin.barker@rmit.edu.au
education, retail and health.
FM professionals areas of responsibility may
include the coordination and management of
works in many areas of a building including
air conditioning, power and lighting systems,
plumbing, cleaning, refurbishment, grounds
keeping, security, pest control and more.
Upon completion of the traineeship, with
experience and further training, FM professionals
may progress to supervisory and management
positions in the rapidly expanding property
services sector, with options to continue study
at RMIT through pathways to diploma or higher
education programs.
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Art and design
How is the program structured? Cabinet making

Art and design The following are examples of courses offered:
Core courses:
(kitchens and bathrooms) new
C3265 Certificate III in Cabinet Making

»» Communicate in the workplace (Kitchens and Bathrooms)—
»» Measurements and calulations apprenticeship
»» Read and interpret work documents National code: LMF32109
»» Use furnishing hand power tool City
»» Work in a team Duration: 1 day per week for 124 weeks

(998 hours)
»» Work safely, OR
Work safely in construction What do I need to get started?
Furniture courses: Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
»» Apply decorative surfaces From there you can start your apprenticeship.
»» Assemble furnishing components
How is the program delivered?
»» Estimate and cost jobs
This program is delivered through:
»» Fabricate custom furniture
»» on-the-job training and assessment
»» Hand make timber joints
»» hands-on classroom-based off-the-job
Cabinet making (furniture) new »» Install furnishing products workshops.
»» Join solid timber
C3264 Certificate III in Cabinet Making What careers will be available to me?
»» Leg and rail furniture methods
(Furniture)—apprenticeship Apprentices are prepared for a range of practical
National code: LMF32109 »» Prepare surfaces for finishing
and technical roles, such as:
City »» Produce angle and curved furniture
»» producing cabinets
Duration: 1 day per week for 116 weeks More information »» installation of product
(929 hours)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3264 How is the program structured?
What do I need to get started? Bryon Stanley
The following are examples of courses offered:
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. School of Design TAFE
Building 71, Level 2 Core courses:
From there you can start your apprenticeship.
9 Cardigan St, Carlton »» Communicate in the workplace
How is the program delivered? Tel. 03 9925 4150 »» Measurements and calulations
This program is delivered through: Fax. 03 9925 4039 »» Read and interpret work documents
»» on-the-job training and assessment Email: bryon.stanley@rmit.edu.au
»» Use furnishing hand power tool
»» hands-on classroom-based off-the-job »» Work in a team
workshops.
»» Work safely, OR
What careers will be available to me? Work safely in construction
Apprentices are prepared for a range of practical Kitchen and bathroom courses:
and technical roles, such as: »» Cabinet installation requirement
»» producing furniture »» Check and measure fit of cabinets
»» installation of product »» Fabricate cabinets
»» furniture reproduction and restoration. »» Install fitted cabinets and components
»» Kitchen and bathroom projects
»» On-site adjustments to cabinet
»» Prepare for cabinet install
More information
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3265
Bryon Stanley
School of Design TAFE
Building 71, Level 2
9 Cardigan St, Carlton
Tel. 03 9925 4150
Fax. 03 9925 4039
Email: bryon.stanley@rmit.edu.au
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Art and design
Clothing production Desktop publishing Footwear production

C2178 Certificate II in Clothing C2146 Certificate II in Printing C3229 Certificate III in Footwear
Production (Complex or Multiple and Graphic Arts Production—apprenticeship
Processes)—traineeship (Desktop Publishing)—traineeship National code: LMT30707
National code: LMT20707 National code: ICP20205 Brunswick
C3227 Certificate III in Clothing Brunswick Duration: 3 yrs FT or 6 yrs PT
Production—apprenticeship
Duration: 1 yr PT (total of 570 hours).
National code: LMT30507 What do I need to get started?
Brunswick What do I need to get started?
Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
Duration: Cert II: 1 yr FT or 3 yrs PT Your first step is to get a job in the industry. From there you can start your apprenticeship.
Cert III: 2 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT. From there you can start your traineeship.
What do I need to get started? How is the program delivered?
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. This program is delivered through on- and »» on-the-job training
From there you can start your traineeship or off-the-job training. »» workplace delivery by RMIT staff
apprenticeship.
What careers will be available to me? »» manuals and other learning materials.
Trainees are prepared for a range of roles in the What careers will be available to me?
These programs are delivered through: graphic media industry, such as:
»» on-the-job training »» graphic design Trainees are prepared for a range of production
careers, such as:
»» workplace delivery by RMIT staff »» pre-press operations
»» production machinist
»» manuals and other learning materials. »» desktop publishing.
»» footwear sample developer
What careers will be available to me? Is the traineeship professionally recognised? »» footwear designer.
Trainees are prepared for a range of sewing and This program is recognised by industry and the Is the apprenticeship professionally
cutting roles, such as: Printing Divisional Council of the EPIC Industry recognised?
»» production sewing Training Board.
This certificate is nationally accredited and is
»» sample machinist How is the program structured? recognised by clothing industry associations.
»» production cutter. Core courses: How is the program structured?
Is the traineeship/apprenticeship »» Access and use the internet
Core courses:
professionally recognised? »» Communicate in the workplace
»» Apply quality standards
These certificates are nationally accredited and »» Develop a basic design concept
»» Follow defined OHS policies and procedures
are recognised by clothing industry associations. »» Inspect quality
»» Identify materials used in footwear production
How is the program structured? »» Maintain safe work environment
»» Work in textiles, clothing and footwear industry
Certificate II—traineeship »» Produce/use graphics application
Core competencies: »» Select and apply type
»» Cutting 1 »» Use page layout application
»» Materials and fibres A/B Elective courses (select 6):
»» Production 1/2/3 »» Create mark-up document to specifications
»» Quality standards »» Digitise images for reproduction
Certificate III—apprenticeship »» Edit a digital image
Core competencies: »» Electronically combine and assemble data
»» Apply quality standards »» Output images
»» Follow defined OHS policy and procedures »» Produce a typographic image
»» Sew components »» Produce interactive PDF files
»» Prepare and produce sewn garment »» Produce online PDF files
»» Lay up and cut »» Scan a line image
»» Set up and produce basic digital print
More information
More information
Liz Debono www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c2146
School of Fashion and Textiles Loni Kyme
Building 512, Level 1 International Centre of Graphic Technology
25 Dawson Street, Brunswick School of Design TAFE
Tel. 03 9925 9102 Building 515, Level 1
Fax: 03 9925 9129 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick
Email: liz.debono@rmit.edu.au Tel. 03 9925 9454
Fax. 03 9925 9423
Email: loni.kyme@rmit.edu.au
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Art and design
learning by
doing
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Art and design
Elective courses (select 14): Footwear repair Furniture making

»» Apply competitive manufacturing practices
C3230 Certificate III in Footwear C2xxx* Certificate II in Furniture Making—
»» Apply foot anatomy principles to footwear Repair—traineeship school-based apprenticeship
production National code: LMT30807 National code: LMF20309
»» Assemble shoe by hand Brunswick C2xxx* Certificate II in Furniture
»» Contribute to footwear production Making—traineeship
Duration: 2 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT
improvement processes National code: LMF20309
»» Cut leather by hand What do I need to get started? C2xxx* Certificate II in Furniture
Making—
»» Cut non-printed leather by machine Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
pre-apprenticeship
From there you can start your traineeship.
»» Cut printed materials by machine National code: LMF20309
»» Design and make patterns How is the program delivered? City
»» Hand last shoe This program is delivered through: Duration: 4 days per week for 18 weeks
»» Last shoe by machine »» on-the-job training (total of 744 hours).
»» Machine upper according to product »» workplace delivery by RMIT staff What do I need to get started?
requirements »» manuals and other learning materials. A desire to learn about furniture making
»» Operate machine to sew upper techniques.
»» Perform footwear finishing operations
Trainees can develop a career in: How is the program delivered?
»» Perform moulding operations
»» shoe repairing This program is delivered through:
»» Perform stuff cutting
»» repairing leather goods. »» hands-on classroom-based off-the-job
»» Perform table-based operations
workshops.
»» Perform test or inspection to check product Is the traineeship professionally recognised?
quality What careers will be available to me?
This certificate is nationally accredited and is
»» Repair footwear product recognised by Footwear Repairers Association. You will be prepared for a range of practical and
»» Supervise footwear production operations technical roles, such as:
»» Sustain process improvements »» producing furniture/fitted fitments
»» Control production »» assisting with the installation of product
»» Work in a team environment
»» Dyeing »» furniture reproduction and restoration.
More information »» Full sole and heel
Is the program professionally recognised?
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3229 »» Hand sewing
Liz Debono »» Heel blocks and top pieces This is a Victorian endorsed training program
School of Fashion and Textiles supported by the furnishing industry. This
»» Leather half soles
Building 512, 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick program was designed through a detailed
»» Non-slip soles and heels consultation process with the furniture industry.
Tel. 03 9925 9102
Fax: 03 9925 9129 »» Sewing It consists of units of competencies from the
Email: liz.debono@rmit.edu.au »» Shoe covering Furnishing Training Package.
»» Sole stitcher How is the program structured?
»» Toe pieces »» Angled curved timber furniture
More information »» Apply sheet laminates by hand
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3230 »» Communicate in the workplace
Liz Debono »» Construct furniture using manufactured boards
School of Fashion and Textiles »» Construct leg and rail furniture
Building 512, 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick »» Dangerous and hazardous substances
Tel. 03 9925 9102 »» Follow safe policies and practices
Fax: 03 9925 9129
Email: liz.debono@rmit.edu.au »» Hand make timber joints
More information
www.rmit.edu.au/programs
Bryon Stanley
9 Cardigan St, Carlton
Tel. 03 9925 4150
Fax. 03 9925 4039
* A new RMIT code will be applicable for 2011 entry. Please contact Info Corner on +61 3 9925 2260 or visit 330 Swanston Street (Cnr La Trobe St) Melbourne for more information.
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Art and design
Furniture making Furniture technology Printing and graphic arts

C3146 Certificate III in Furniture Making C4142 Certificate IV in Furnishing
(converting, binding and finishing)
—apprenticeship Technology—Traineeship C2148 Certificate II in Printing and
National Code: LMF30302 National Code: LMF40202 Graphic Arts (Converting, Binding
City City and Finishing)—traineeship
Duration: One day per week for 120 weeks Duration: This program is delivered over a National code: ICP20605
(total of 957 hours). 2-yr period (total of 770 hours). Brunswick
What do I need to get started? What do I need to get started? Duration: 1 yr PT (total 420 hours)
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. Your first step is to have a job at the required What do I need to get started?
From there you can start an apprenticeship. level of employment in the furnishing industry. Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
From there you can start a traineeship. From there you can start your traineeship.
How is the program delivered? How is the program delivered?
»» on-the-job training and assessment This program is delivered through: This program is delivered through on-the-job
»» hands-on classroom-based off-the-job »» on-the-job training and assessment training. Off-the-job training is negotiable.
workshops. »» off the job training where the learning is unable
to be delivered in the enterprise.
What careers will be available to me? Trainees who complete this program will be
What careers will be available to me? suitable for employment as an apprentice in
Apprentices are prepared for a range of practical
and technical roles such as: Trainees are prepared for a range of practical binding and finishing.
»» producing furniture and technical roles such as: Is the traineeship professionally recognised?
»» installation of product »» supervisory role
This program is recognised by industry and the
»» furniture reproduction and restoration. »» prototyping
Printing Divisional Council of the EPIC Industry
»» production scheduling Training Board. AMWU and PIAA also support
Is the apprenticeship professionally
»» materials procurement. the program.
recognised?
This is a nationally endorsed training program Is the traineeship professionally recognised? How is the program structured?
supported by the Furnishing Industry This is a nationally endorsed training program Core courses:
Association of Australia. This program was supported by the Furnishing Industry »» Communicate in the workplace
designed through a detailed consultation Association of Australia. This program was »» Follow OHS practices and identify
process with the furniture industry. It forms part designed through a detailed consultation environmental hazards
of the Furnishing Training Package. process with the furniture industry. It forms part
»» Inspect quality against required standards
How is the program structured? of the Furnishing Training Package.
Elective courses (select 11):
»» Angled curved timber furniture How is the program structured? »» Pack product
»» Apply sheet laminates by hand »» Basic NC / CNC programming »» Prepare and maintain the work area
»» Assemble furnishing components »» Construct prototypes and samples »» Prepare, load and unload product on and off
»» CNC machining and processing centres »» Coordinate onsite installation of furnishing machine
»» Communicate in the workplace product »» Prepare machine for operation (basic)
»» Construct chair and couch frames »» Customise stock lines »» Produce basic adhesive, mechanical or
»» Establish and monitor production inventory thermal fastened product
»» Construct jigs and fixtures
requirements »» Produce basic collated (sheet/section) product
»» Dangerous and hazardous substances
»» Identify and calculate production costs »» Produce basic single or continuous folded
»» Estimate and cost job
»» Interpret and use workplace information product
»» Fabricate custom furniture
»» Organise production processes »» Set up and produce basic guillotined product
»» Follow safe policies and practices
»» Purchase materials and consumables »» Set up and produce hand-fastened product
»» Hand make timber joints
»» Produce drawings from design concepts »» Set up machine for basic single or continuous
More information »» Produce line and component production folding
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3146 drawings »» Set up machine for basic adhesive,
»» Produce patterns and templates mechanical or thermal fastening
Bryon Stanley
School of Design (TAFE) »» Sample, inspect and test products to Note: These units can be exchanged for others
Building 71, Level 2 specifications from the ICP05 training package.
9 Cardigan St, Carlton »» Work within a furniture design team More information
Tel. 03 9925 4150
Fax. 03 9925 4039 More information www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c2148
Email: bryon.stanley@rmit.edu.au Clive Heller, Program Coordinator
International Centre of Graphic Technology
Bryon Stanley, teacher Building 515, Level 1
School of Design (TAFE) 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick
Building 71, Level 2 Tel. 03 9925 9445
9 Cardigan St, Carlton Fax: 03 9925 9423
Tel. 03 9925 4150
Fax. 03 9925 4039

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Printing and graphic arts Pre-press Printing and graphic arts

(general) »» Develop a basic design concept (graphic pre-press)
»» Electro combine assemble data
C2151 Certificate II in Printing and C3173 Certificate III in Printing and
»» Prepare artwork screen printing
Graphic Arts (General)— Graphic Arts (Graphic
pre-apprenticeship »» Produce online PDF files Pre-Press)—apprenticeship
National code: ICP20105 »» Produce offset litho plates National code: ICP30205
Brunswick »» Produce/use graphics application C4174 Certificate IV in Printing and
Graphic Arts (Graphic
Duration: 18 weeks FT (total of 560 hours) »» Scan a line image
Pre-Press)—Post-apprenticeship
What do I need to get started? »» Select and apply type National code: ICP40105
»» Use page layout application Brunswick
You may be required to attend an interview
if available places are exceeded. »» Produce pages Duration: Cert III: 3 yrs PT (total of 920 hours)
Press Cert IV: 2 yrs PT (total of 570 hours)
»» Mount and proof basic flexo plate What do I need to get started?
This program is designed for students who are
»» Produce and manage basic digital print
considering a career in the printing industry. Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
»» Produce basic litho print From there you can start your apprenticeship.
»» Produce basic flexo print
After completing the pre-apprenticeship you will »» Set up and produce basic digital print
be ready to begin an apprenticeship in printing These programs are delivered through on- and
Screen print
and graphic arts. Successful completion of off-the-job training.
courses will be credited against the chosen »» Manually prepare and produce screen prints
Trainees will develop skills in:
apprenticeship. »» Manually produce basic screen prints
»» design
How is the program structured? Support units »» typography
»» Basic industry calculations
Core courses: »» workplace communication
»» Basic machine maintenance
»» Communicate in the workplace »» digital output
»» Operate and monitor machine (basic)
»» Follow OHS practices/identify hazards »» electronic assembly of text and graphics
»» Pack and dispatch product
»» Inspect quality »» systems management of local workstations
»» Prepare and maintain work area and system networking
Elective courses:
»» Prepare ink and additives »» pre-press multimedia.
Select 11 courses. At least one unit must be
chosen from at least five of the six industry »» Prepare, load and unload machine/reels
areas. »» Prepare machine (basic)
Apprentices are prepared for roles such as:
Post-press »» Use computer systems
»» pre-press operator
»» Basic convert/finish product
More information »» pre-press technician.
»» Produce cut (trimmed) product
»» Produce single fold (basic) Is the apprenticeship/post-apprenticeship
Fay Mitchell professionally recognised?
»» Set up and produce guillotine product International Centre of Graphic Technology
»» Set up for basic single fold Building 515, Level 1 These programs are recognised by industry
Multimedia 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick and the Printing Divisional Council of the EPIC
Tel. 03 9925 9446 Industry Training Board. AMWU and PIAA also
»» Access and use the internet
Fax: 03 9925 9423 support the program.
»» Create and test a CD-ROM/DVD
»» Use an authoring tool to create an interactive
sequence Certificate III—apprenticeship
Core courses:
»» Access and use the Internet
»» Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press
sector
»» Communicate in the workplace
»» Create pages using a layout application
»» Develop a basic design concept
»» Digitise images for reproduction
»» Follow OHS practices and identify
environmental hazards, OR
Maintain a safe work environment
»» Output images
»» Prepare an imposition format for printing
processes
»» Produce a typographic image
»» Produce graphics using a graphics application
»» Produce pages using a page layout application
»» Select and apply type
»» Undertake digital proofing
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Elective courses (select 5): Printing and graphic arts Certificate III—traineeship
»» Edit a digital image (instant print) Core courses:
»» Generate high-end PDF files »» Advise on products and services
C2150 Certificate II in Printing and
»» Incorporate video into multimedia »» Communicate in the workplace
Graphic Arts (Instant Print)—
presentations »» Deliver a service to customers
traineeship
»» Manage colour National code: ICP20305 »» Follow OHS practices and identify
»» Manage sales and service delivery C3204 Certificate III in Printing and environmental hazards
»» Operate a database for digital printing Graphic Arts (Instant Print)— »» Inspect quality against required standards
traineeship »» Perform basic industry calculations
National code: ICP30405
»» Produce interactive PDF files »» Prepare and maintain the work area
City
»» Transfer digital files »» Produce and manage basic digital print
Duration: Cert II: 1 yr FT (total of 440 hours)
Certificate IV—post-apprenticeship Cert III: 2 yrs FT (total of 695 hours) »» Research business opportunities
Core courses: »» Sell products and services
What do I need to get started?
»» Apply quality techniques—advanced »» Set up and produce basic digital print
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. »» Undertake inventory procedures
»» Compose and evaluate typography »» Undertake basic production scheduling
»» Develop detailed design concept How is the program delivered? »» Use computer systems
»» Generate complex imposition These programs are delivered through on-the- Elective courses:
job training. Off-the-job training is negotiable. »» Operate a database for digital printing
»» Maintain safe work environment What careers will be available to me? »» Prepare an imposition format for printing
»» Manage colour processes
Trainees successfully completing this program
»» Output complex images should be suitable for employment in a range of »» Prepare for variable data printing
graphic arts services, including print machining, »» Set up and produce complex digital print
»» Set up and operate auto workflow
in-house and store front printing services. Note: these elective courses can be exchanged
This program articulates into the Certificate for others from ICP05 training package.
»» Capture a digital image III in Printing apprenticeship program, with
»» Coordinate and implement customer substantial credits for the initial training level. More information
strategies www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3204
»» Implement operational plan Clive Heller, Program Coordinator
»» Develop cascading style sheets This program is recognised by industry and the School of Design TAFE
Printing Divisional Council of the EPIC Industry Building 515, Level 1
»» Output complex images to plate or press Training Board. 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick
»» Promote team effectiveness
How is the program structured? Tel. 03 9925 9445
More information Fax. 03 9925 9423
Certificate II—traineeship Email: clive.heller@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c4174 Core courses—Group A:
International Centre of Graphic Technology »» Communicate in the workplace
»» Follow OHS practices/identify hazards
25 Dawson Street, Brunswick »» Inspect quality
Tel. 03 9925 9454 Core courses—Group B:
Fax. 03 9925 9423 »» Basic industry calculations
Email: loni.kyme@rmit.edu.au »» Deliver a service to customers
»» Prepare and maintain work area
»» Prepare, load/unload machine
»» Develop a basic design concept
»» Output images
»» Perform small machine maintenance
»» Prepare machine (basic)
»» Prepare personal digital print
»» Produce basic fastened product
»» Produce single fold (basic)
»» Set up for basic collating
»» Set up for basic fastening
»» Transfer digital files

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Printing and graphic arts Printing and graphic arts How is the program structured?
(mail house) (print finishing) Core courses:
»» Apply knowledge and requirements of the
C3185 Certificate III in Printing and C3176 Certificate III in Printing and
converting, binding and finishing sector
Graphic Arts (Mail House)— Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)—
traineeship apprenticeship »» Communicate in the workplace
National code ICP31005 National code: ICP30705 »» Follow OHS practices and identify
Brunswick Brunswick environmental hazards
Duration: 3 yrs PT (total of 720 hours) Duration: 3 yrs PT (total of 920 hours) »» Inspect quality against required standards
»» Operate and monitor machines (basic)
What do I need to get started? What do I need to get started?
»» Perform basic machine maintenance
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. Your first step is to get a job in the industry. »» Plan operational processes
From there you can start your traineeship. From there you can start your apprenticeship.
How is the program delivered? How is the program delivered? »» Prepare load and unload product on and off
This program is delivered through on-the-job This program is delivered through on- and the machine
training. Off-the-job training is negotiable. off-the-job training. »» Prepare machine for basic operation
What careers will be available to me? What careers will be available to me? »» Undertake basic production scheduling
Trainees and apprentices are prepared for roles Bookbinders and finishers are employed by Elective courses:
such as: printing and finishing companies. They may also »» Pack and dispatch (advanced)
»» handline operators be employed by businesses which have their »» Produce complex adhesive, mechanical or
own in-house printing facilities. sewn fastened product
»» production assistants
Is the apprenticeship professionally »» Produce complex collated or inserted (sheet/
»» mail house machine operators.
section/reel) product
recognised?
Is the traineeship professionally recognised? »» Produce complex sequenced or multiple
This program is recognised by industry and the folded product
These programs are recognised by industry Printing Divisional Council of the EPIC Industry
and the Printing Divisional Council of the EPIC »» Set up and produce complex guillotined
Training Board. AMWU and PIAA also support
Industry Training Board. AMWU and PIAA also product
the program.
support the program. »» Set up and produce hand-bound book
How is the program structured? »» Set up machine for complex adhesive,
mechanical or sewn fastening
Please contact the Program Coordinator for
»» Set up machine for complex collating or
certificate III structure information.
inserting (sheet/section/reel)
More information »» Set up machine for complex sequenced or
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3185 multiple folding
Clive Heller, Program Coordinator More information
25 Dawson Street, Brunswick International Centre of Graphic Technology
Tel. 03 9925 9445 School of Design TAFE
Fax: 03 9925 9423 Building 515, Level 1
25 Dawson Street, Brunswick
Tel. 03 9925 9454
Fax. 03 9925 9423
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Printing and graphic arts How is the program structured? Printing and graphic arts
(print production support) Core courses: (printing)
»» Apply quick change-over procedures
C2149 Certificate II in Printing and C3178 Certificate III in Printing and
Graphic Arts (Print Production »» Communicate in the workplace Graphic Arts (Printing)—
Support)—traineeship »» Follow OHS practices and identify apprenticeship
National code: ICP20405 environmental hazards National code: ICP30505
Brunswick »» Inspect quality against required standards C4175 Certificate IV in Printing and
Graphic Arts (Printing)—
Duration: 1 yr PT (total of 420 hours) »» Operate and monitor machines (basic)
post-apprenticeship
What do I need to get started? »» Perform basic industry calculations National code ICP40305
»» Prepare and maintain work area Brunswick
From there you can start your traineeship. »» Prepare, load and unload product on and off Duration: Cert III: 3 yrs (total of 920 hours)
the machine Cert IV: 1 yr FT (520 hours)
How is the program delivered? »» Prepare machine for operation (basic)
This program is delivered through on- and Elective courses (select 5):
off-the-job training. »» Dispose of waste Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
What careers will be available to me? »» Pack and dispatch product
»» Pack and dispatch solid waste How is the program delivered?
Trainees are prepared for a range of printing,
screen printing and finishing roles, such as: »» Perform basic machine maintenance These programs are delivered through
»» bindery assistant »» Prepare ink and additives on- and off-the-job training.
»» table hand »» Produce basic coated product What careers will be available to me?
»» finishing assistant »» Produce basic single or continuous folded Printing machinists work in large publishing
»» printing machining assistant (sector specific) product houses, specialist printing companies,
»» storeperson »» Set up for basic coating packaging and commercial printing firms.
»» assembly assistant »» Undertake warehouse/stores inventory With experience and further training, printing
»» screen printing assistant. »» Use computer systems machinists may progress to supervisory and
management positions in the printing industry.
Is the traineeship professionally recognised? More information
This program is recognised by industry and the www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c2149
This program is recognised by industry and the
Printing Divisional Council of the EPIC Industry International Centre of Graphic Technology Printing Divisional Council of the EPIC Industry
Training Board. AMWU and PIAA also support School of Design TAFE Training Board. AMWU and PIAA also support
the program. Building 515, Level 1 the program.
Tel. 03 9925 9454 How is the program structured?
Fax. 03 9925 9423 Certificate III—apprenticeship
Core courses:
»» Apply knowledge of print machining
»» Basic industry calculations
»» Inspect quality
»» Maintain safe work environment
»» Prepare ink and additives
»» Prepare, load and unload machine, OR
Prepare, load and unload reels
»» Prepare machine (basic)
»» Quick changeover procedures
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Elective courses: Printing and graphic arts How is the program structured?
Select all courses from one stream: (screen printing) Certificate II—traineeship
flexographic or lithographic
Core courses:
Flexographic stream C2147 Certificate II in Printing and
Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)— »» Basic industry calculations
»» Make photopolymer plates–flexo
traineeship »» Communicate in the workplace
»» Mount and demount flexo plates National code: ICP20505 »» Follow OHS practices and identify hazards
»» Produce basic flexo print C3175 Certificate III in Printing and
»» Inspect quality
»» Produce complex flexo print Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)—
apprenticeship »» Prepare and maintain work area
»» Set up for basic flexo print
National code: ICP30605 »» Prepare artwork screen printing
»» Set up for basic rotary cutting
Brunswick »» Prepare ink and additives
»» Set up for complex flexo print
Duration: Cert II: 1 yr PT (total of 450 hours) »» Prepare, load and unload machine
Lithographic stream Cert III: 3 yrs PT (total of 920 hours) »» Prepare screen
»» Prepare ink and additives
What do I need to get started? »» Reclaim screen automatically
»» Produce basic litho print
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. Certificate III—apprenticeship
»» Produce complex litho print
From there you can start your apprenticeship or Core courses:
»» Produce offset litho plates traineeship. »» Apply knowledge screen print
How is the program delivered? »» Basic industry calculations
»» Set up for basic litho print
These programs are delivered through on-the- »» Communicate in the workplace
»» Set up for complex litho print
job training. Off-the-job training is negotiable. »» Follow OHS practices and identify hazards
Note: The process stream unit can be »» Inspect quality
exchanged for others from the ICP05 training What careers will be available to me?
package. »» Manually prepare direct stencil
Screen printers are employed in textile, glass,
Elective courses can be exchanged for others ceramic, plastics and industrial industries. »» Plan operational processes
from the ICP05 training package elective range. »» Prepare and maintain work area
Is the traineeship/apprenticeship
Only one specialist stream is required. »» Prepare ink and additives
professionally recognised?
Certificate IV—post-apprenticeship »» Prepare, load and unload machine
These programs are recognised by industry
Core courses: »» Prepare screen
and the Printing Divisional Council of the EPIC
»» Set up and monitor in-line printing operations Industry Training Board. AMWU and PIAA also »» Produce computer image screen
»» Troubleshoot and optimise materials and support the program. »» Reclaim screen automatically
machinery »» Use computer systems
»» Use on-press monitoring of print quality
More information
»» Use on-press print control devices
Process stream www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3175
»» Set up and produce complex digital print International Centre of Graphic Technology
Specialist streams (select 1)
»» Produce specialist flexographic printed 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick
product, AND Tel. 03 9925 9454
Set up for specialist flexographic printing Fax. 03 9925 9423
»» Produce specialist lithographic printed Email: loni.kyme@rmit.edu.au
product, AND Set up for specialist lithographic
printing
»» Produce specialist pad printed product, AND
Set up for specialist pad printing
»» Produce specialist relief printed product, AND
Set up for specialist relief printing
Elective courses:
»» Output complex images direct to plate or
press
More information
Tel. 03 9925 9454
Fax. 03 9925 9423
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Textile fabrication How is the program structured? Textile production

C2176 Certificate II in Textile Certificate II—traineeship C2171 Certificate II in Textile Production
Fabrication—traineeship »» Apply quality standards (Intermediate)—traineeship
National code: LMT20507 »» Cut and shape 1 National code: LMT20107
C3225 Certificate III in Textile »» Identify and handle materials C2172 Certificate II in Textile Production
Fabrication—traineeship (Complex or Multiple Processes)—
»» Identify and select materials 1
National code: LMT30407 traineeship
Brunswick
»» Lay out National code: LMT20207
»» OHS policy and procedure C3221 Certificate III in Textile
Duration: Cert II: 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT
»» Transfer information into measurements and/ Production—traineeship
Cert III: 3 yrs FT or 6 yrs PT
or diagrams 1 National code: LMT30107
What do I need to get started? »» Use hand tools Brunswick
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. »» Use power tools Duration: Flexible delivery options are available,
From there you can start your traineeship. including on‑site workplace training or
»» Weld plastic materials 1 and 2
on-campus training.
How is the program delivered? »» Work in a team environment
These programs are delivered through: Certificate III—traineeship
»» on-the-job training Core competencies: Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
»» workplace delivery by RMIT staff »» Cut and shape From there you can start your traineeship.
»» manuals and other learning materials. »» Identify and select materials 2 How is the program delivered?
»» Organise and plan own work to achieve These programs are delivered through:
planned outcomes »» on-the-job training
Trainees are prepared for a range of production »» Provide customer service
careers, such as: »» workplace delivery by RMIT staff
»» Weld plastic materials 3 »» manuals and other learning materials.
»» machinist or cutter
»» measuring and quoting What careers will be available to me?
»» Add accessories 2
»» installation person for blinds and awnings Trainees are prepared for a range of production
»» Add reinforcements and attachments 2
»» small business in canvas goods. careers, such as:
»» Despatch products
Is the traineeship professionally recognised? »» machinist or cutter
»» Measure, scale and undertake geometric
construction »» measuring and quoting
These certificates are nationally accredited and
are recognised by canvas goods associations. »» Inspect product 2 »» installation person for blinds and awnings
»» Lay out and/or mark out 2 »» small business in canvas goods.
»» Operate and maintain sewing machine Is the traineeship professionally recognised?
»» Transfer information into measurements and/ These certificates are nationally accredited and
or diagrams 2
are recognised by canvas goods associations.
»» Use adhesives 2
»» Production washing machine operation
More information
Liz Debono
School of Fashion and Textiles
Building 512, 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick
Tel. 03 9925 9102
Fax: 03 9925 9129
Email: liz.debono@rmit.edu.au

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Certificate II (Intermediate)—traineeship
»» Computer operations 1
»» OHS 1/2
»» Production operations 1/2
»» Textile quality control 1/2
»» Textile raw materials 1/2
»» Workplace induction
»» Workplace tasks 1/2/3
Elective units (select 1):
»» Production maintenance A
»» Production testing A
Certificate II (Complex or Multiple
Processes)— traineeship
»» OHS 3
»» Production operations 3/4
»» Textile quality control 3
»» Workplace induction
»» Workplace tasks 3
Elective units (select 1):
»» Production maintenance B
»» Production testing B
Certificate III—traineeship
»» Production change
Elective units (select 100 hours):
»» Production control
»» Production management A
»» Production management E
»» Work planning
More information
Liz Debono
Tel. 03 9925 9102
Fax: 03 9925 9129
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What careers will be available to me? Dry cleaning operations
Business Trainees are prepared for a variety of roles,
such as:
C2170 Certificate II in Dry Cleaning
Operations—traineeship
»» secretary National code: LMT21507
»» administrative assistant C3220 Certificate III in Dry Cleaning
»» personal assistant Operations—apprenticeship
National code: LMT31207
»» receptionist
Brunswick
»» office supervisor
»» personal administrator.
How is the program structured? Training is conducted in the workplace.
Students may enter at either certificate II or
Certificate III certificate III level.
»» Create electronic presentations
»» Deliver and monitor a service to customers
»» Design and produce business documents Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
From there you can start your traineeship or
»» Design and produce text documents
apprenticeship.
»» Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
Business administration How is the program delivered?
»» Organise personal work priorities and
C3216 Certificate III in Business development These programs are delivered through:
Administration—school-based »» Organise schedules »» on-the-job training
apprenticeship »» Organise workplace information »» workplace delivery by RMIT staff
National code: BSB30407
C3216 Certificate III in Business »» Participate in OHS processes »» manuals and other learning materials
Administration—traineeship »» Produce desktop published documents »» on-campus workshops.
National code BSB30407 »» Produce spreadsheets What careers will be available to me?
C4223 Certificate IV in Business »» Use business technology
Administration—traineeship Trainees are prepared for several roles within a
National code: BSB40507 »» Write simple documents dry cleaning plant, such as:
City, workplace and online learning Certificate IV »» dry cleaner
Duration: Cert III: 1 yr FT. Cert IV: 1 yr FT »» Administer projects »» presser
These programs are designed for flexible »» Organise meetings »» customer service attendant.
delivery. »» Coordinate implementation of customer
service strategies Is the traineeship/apprenticeship
What do I need to get started? professionally recognised?
»» Design and develop complex text documents
Your first step is to get a job in an office These certificates are nationally accredited and
»» Design and use complex spreadsheets
environment. From there you can start a are recognised by the Dry Cleaning Association
traineeship. »» Develop work priorities
of Australia.
»» Establish effective workplace relationships
»» Implement workplace information systems
Certificate III
»» Monitor a safe workplace
»» Write complex documents
»» on-the-job training
»» face-to-face classroom theory-based subjects More information
»» hands-on practical-based workshops. www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c4223
Certificate IV Traineeship Coordinator
This program is delivered through: Business TAFE School
»» on-the-job training
239 Bourke Street, Melbourne
»» work based projects Tel. 03 9925 5464
»» hands-on practical-based workshops. Fax: 03 9925 1526
These programs can be tailored to each Email: business.training@rmit.edu.au
individual workplace so that trainees can
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How is the program structured? Laundry operations How is the program structured?
Certificate II—traineeship C2175 Certificate II in Laundry Certificate II—traineeship
Core competencies: Operations—traineeship »» Apply quality standards
»» Apply quality standards A/B National code: LMT21407 »» Basic conditioning and/or drying processes
»» Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety C3223 Certificate III in Laundry »» Basic finishing operation
policies A/B Operations—apprenticeship
»» Basic machine operation
National code: LMT31107
»» Operate dry cleaning machine A/B/C »» Collect receive and sort product
Brunswick
»» Operate finishing equipment A/B/C »» Follow defined occupational health and safety
»» Perform pre and post-spotting A/B policies and procedures
»» Receive and sort articles »» Production conditioning and/or drying
What do I need to get started? processes
Certificate III—apprenticeship
Compulsory courses: Your first step is to get a job in the industry. »» Production finishing equipment operations
»» Apply quality standards From there you can start your apprenticeship or »» Production washing machine operation
traineeship.
»» Control dry cleaning production 1/2 Certificate III—apprenticeship
»» Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety How is the program delivered? »» Apply quality standards
policies These programs are delivered through: »» Basic conditioning and/or drying processes
»» Operate dry cleaning machines »» on-the-job training »» Basic finishing operation
»» Operate finishing equipment »» workplace delivery by RMIT staff »» Basic linen rewash
»» Operate wet cleaning machines »» manuals and other learning materials. »» Basic machine operation
»» Organise and plan own work »» Collect, receive and sort product
»» Perform pre and post-spotting »» Control washing machine operation—
Trainees are prepared for a range of production preliminary
»» Provide customer service
careers, such as:
»» Receive and sort articles »» Control washing machine advanced
»» laundry hand
»» Coordinate/process products for storage/
More information »» laundry supervisor despatch—preliminary
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3220 »» laundry owner. »» Coordinate/process products for storage/
Liz Debono Is the traineeship professionally recognised? despatch—advanced
School of Fashion and Textiles »» Follow defined occupational health and safety
Building 512, 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick These certificates are nationally accredited and policies and procedures
Tel. 03 9925 9102 are recognised by laundry associations.
»» Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams
Fax: 03 9925 9129
»» Production conditioning and/or drying
processes
»» Production finishing equipment operations
»» Production linen rewash
»» Production washing machine operation
More information
Liz Debono
Tel. 03 9925 9102
Fax: 03 9925 9129
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Business
Management—
frontline management
C4226 Certificate IV in Frontline
Management—traineeship
National code: BSB40807
City
Duration: 1 yr
This program is designed for flexible delivery.
Your first step is to get a job in an office
environment. From there you can start your
traineeship.
Trainees will undertake work-based tasks and
projects under the guidance of their workplace
supervisor and RMIT trainer.
Workplace assessments can be tailored to meet
individual needs.
Trainees also attend on-campus workshops and
assessments.
Trainees are prepared for management and
supervisor positions.
You will gain the skills to:
»» provide leadership in the workplace
»» manage operations
»» prioritise workloads
»» develop workplace relationships
»» contribute to workplace safety.
»» Administer projects
»» Coordinate implementation of customer
service strategies
»» Develop work priorities
»» Establish effective workplace relationships
»» Implement an operational plan
»» Implement continuous improvement
»» Monitor a safe workplace
»» Promote team effectiveness
»» Show leadership in the workplace
»» Write complex documents
More information
www.rmit.edu.au/businesstafe/ewt
Traineeship coordinator
Business TAFE School
Tel. 03 9925 5464
Fax: 03 9925 1526
Email: business.training@rmit.edu.au

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Community services and social services
How is the program structured? Home and community care

Community Core competencies:
»» Deliver care services using a palliative
C3260 Certificate III in Home and
Community Care—traineeship
services and approach
»» Follow safety procedures for direct care work
National code: CHC30202
Bundoora or City
social services »» Participate in the implementation of
individualised plans
Duration: 1 yr
»» Provide support to meet personal care needs What do I need to get started?
»» Provide support to people living with dementia Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
»» Recognise healthy body systems in a health
care context How is the program delivered?
»» Support individual health and well being This program is delivered face-to-face, with
»» Support older people to maintain their students attending one day per week over the
independence course of a year.
»» Work effectively in the community sector Program can also be delivered over six months,
»» Work effectively with older people with students attending two days per week.
Elective competencies: An experienced worker may be deemed
Aged care »» Apply First Aid competent in a shorter period of time.
C3262 Certificate III in Aged Care— »» Comply with infection control policies and What careers will be available to me?
traineeship procedures
Trainees will find employment in home support,
National code: CHC30102 »» Process and maintain workplace information supported residential accommodation, adult
Bundoora or City »» Work effectively with culturally diverse clients day services, aged care facilities, and disability
Duration: 1 yr and co-workers support.
What do I need to get started? More information Is the traineeship professionally recognised?
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3262 The community services training package has
From there you can start your traineeship. Janet Hood been developed following wide consultation with
School of Global Studies, Social Science and the community services industry.
Planning More information
This program is delivered face-to-face, with Building 51, Level 2
students attending one day per week over the 80 Victoria Street, Carlton www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3260
course of a year. Tel. 03 9925 2328 Janet Hood
Program can also be delivered over six months, Fax. 03 9925 4878 School of Global Studies, Social Science and
with students attending two days per week. Planning
An experienced worker may be deemed Building 51, Level 2
competent in a shorter period of time. 80 Victoria Street,Carlton
Tel. 03 9925 2328
What careers will be available to me? Fax. 03 9925 4878
Trainees will find employment in home support,
supported residential accommodation, adult
day services, aged care facilities, and disability
support.
The community services training package has
been developed following wide consultation with
the community services industry.
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Community services and social services
Disability work Justice Youth work

C4267 Certificate IV in Disability Work— C4202 Certificate IV in Justice— C4262 Certificate IV in Youth Work—
traineeship traineeship traineeship
National code: CHC40302 National code: 21792VIC National code: CHC40602
City City Bundoora and City
Duration: 1 yr off-campus workplace-based Duration: 1 yr FT (total of 649 hours) Duration: 1 yr FT
delivery for staff currently working in disability
What do I need to get started? What do I need to get started?
services.
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
From there you can start a traineeship. From there you can start your traineeship.
How is the program delivered? How is the program delivered?
This program is delivered through: This program is designed for students who
»» on-the-job training are working with or intend to work with young
This program is delivered through: »» classroom-based workshops people.
»» on-the-job training What careers will be available to me?
»» tutorials
»» online delivery
»» self-paced learning. This qualification prepares you for a broad range
»» workplace assessment. of direct support positions in such fields as:
What careers will be available to me? »» training and support programs employment
Trainees are prepared for a range of para-legal services
Trainees are prepared for a range of roles, careers, such as:
such as: »» recreational programs
»» court registry work
»» accommodation support »» community health services
»» policing
»» day program, community and further »» residential and institutional settings outreach
»» youth justice services.
education support
»» community corrections
»» recreation and employment support Is the traineeship professionally recognised?
»» corrections.
»» supervision and coordination. This is a nationally accredited training program
Is the traineeship professionally recognised? widely recognised in the human services field.
This is a nationally endorsed training program How is the program structured?
This is a nationally endorsed training program
supported by the justice industry. This program
supported by the disability and community Core courses:
was designed in consultation with the justice
services industries. This program was designed »» Apply a community development framework
industry.
in consultation with the industry.
»» Facilitate cooperative behaviour
How is the program structured? »» Participate in workplace safety procedures
Compulsory courses: »» Provide appropriate services to young people
»» Work in a legal environment
»» Alternative communication strategies »» Provide care and protection to young people
»» Apply investigative processes in a justice
»» Facilitate community inclusion »» Respond holistically to client issues
environment
»» Facilitate individualised planning »» Support young people in crisis
»» Introduction to criminal justice system
»» Facilitate skills development »» Support young people to address their
»» Apply research techniques within a justice
»» Follow safety procedures environment circumstances
»» Maintain an environment designed to »» Implement workplace safety procedures »» Utilise specialist communication skills to build
empower people with disabilities strong relationships
»» Work within the current industrial relations
»» Provide behaviour support climate »» Work effectively with culturally diverse clients
»» Work in the community sector and co-workers
»» Uphold and support the values and principles
»» Work with people with disabilities of public service More information
»» Work within a legal framework »» Apply oral and written communication skills in www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c4262
the justice environment
Elective courses (select 5): Jennifer Brooker
»» Links with other services »» Apply principles and practices of management School of Global Studies, Social Science and
in a justice environment Planning
»» Provide services to people with complex
needs »» Apply policing principles and practices in a Building 51, Level 2
justice environment 80 Victoria Street, Carlton
»» Support a positive lifestyle
Tel. 03 9925 2328
»» Support individuals with autism More information
Fax. 03 9925 4878
»» Support people with disabilities www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c4202
»» Support relationships with carers Irene Pagliarella, Program Coordinator
School of Global Studies, Social Science and
More information Planning
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c4267 Building 51, Level 2
Mary Collins, Program Coordinator Tel. 03 9925 4581
School of Global Studies, Social Science and Fax. 03 9925 4878
Planning Email: irene.pagliarella.rmit.edu.au
80 Victoria Street, Carlton
Tel. 03 9925 4598
Fax. 03 9925 4878
Email: mary.collins@rmit.edu.au
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I am
sHap-
inG
sOcieTy
‘The IT traineeship is great for people
already working in the information
technology industry because it allows
you to complete your studies and
increase your knowledge in the field
while still working full-time.’
Jonathon McAliece, IT cadet
turn
knowledge
into power
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Computing and information technology
You will gain skills in: IT cadetship

Computing and »» collecting, analysing and organising ideas and
information BP138 Bachelor of Business (Business
Information Systems)—degree
information »» presenting ideas and information
»» planning, researching and organising activities
C5194 Diploma of Information
Technology (General)—traineeship
technology »» working with others and in teams
»» solving problems in technology

C4187
National code: ICA50105
Certificate IV in Information
»» using mathematical ideas and concepts. Technology (Networking)—
traineeship
What careers will be available to me? National code: ICA40405
Trainees are prepared for a range of IT-related City
jobs, including: Duration: 4 yrs FT
»» end user support
»» PC support
»» network management You need to be employed in the IT industry
and registered with the government through an
»» computer administration
Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) as an IT
»» programming trainee.
»» database administrators
Information technology You need to have already obtained a certificate II
»» equipment servicing or higher in IT or equivalent.
C3186 Certificate III in Information »» hardware technicians.
Technology—school-based
apprenticeship The program is currently delivered one day a
National code: ICA30105 Certificate IV week with some evening tutorials and will be
C3186 Certificate III in Information Core courses: moving to a more flexible delivery mode to suit
Technology—traineeship »» Automate processes both trainees and employers. For the first two
National code: ICA30105 years students will generally work full-time with
»» Build an intranet
C4187 Certificate IV in Information regular planned study leave to meet business
Technology (Networking)— »» Configure and administer a network operating and academic needs.
traineeship system
Students are able to enter and exit the program
National code: ICA40405 »» Contribute to personal skill development and at various stages.
learning
City, workplace, and online learning By completing this program students will obtain
»» Create scripts for networking
Duration: Cert III: 1 yr FT. Cert IV: 2 yrs FT three qualifications:
»» Create technical documentation
»» Certificate IV in Information Technology
What do I need to get started? »» Determine and confirm client business (Networking)
All applicants expectations and needs
»» Diploma of Information Technology (General)
Applicants must currently be employed in the »» Develop and present a feasibility report
»» Bachelor of Business (Business Information
information technology field. »» Install and configure a network Systems).
Applicants must also have a general working »» Install and maintain a server
knowledge of the internet, as well as the ability »» Install and manage network protocols What careers will be available to me?
to send and receive emails. »» Install network hardware to a network Students will be prepared for a variety of IT
For trainees »» Install software to networked computers related roles.
In addition to the above, applicants must have »» Locate equipment, system and software faults After certificate IV stage, typical roles include
numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to Year 12. »» Maintain ethical conduct help desk and client support officer, PC
Applicants must have completed a certificate II technician, technical salesperson, web
»» Manage simple projects
or higher in IT or equivalent. developer, project manager, and network
»» Monitor and administer network security administrator.
How is the program delivered? »» Provide basic system administration After diploma stage, typical roles include
You will complete lessons and assessments »» Provide network systems administration e-business manager, client support manager,
online, through workshops and workplace visits »» Support system software communication and documentation, hardware
from an RMIT assessor. Plus four elective courses chosen from the and systems manager, software developer,
You will also have the opportunity to attend on- following: multimedia and web site developer, database
campus workshops and assessments. These developer, system engineer, network
»» Install and optimise operating system software
are designed to provide flexibility, where you administration, network manager, network
»» Relate to clients on a business level designer.
can work on any study area with support and
»» Select and install a router Upon completion of the degree, typical roles
guidance provided by RMIT. The workshops are
also held throughout the year on topics relevant »» Use advanced features of computer include business or systems analyst, internet
to your needs and it is highly recommended you applications service provider, database designer or
attend them all. More information administrator, systems operations manager, IT
The program incorporates CISCO Certified consultant, programmer/analyst, information
www.rmit.edu.au/businesstafe/ewt centre manager, client server administrator,
Network Associate (CCNA) training. CISCO
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3186 network administrator, object-oriented
(networking equipment) is the worldwide leader
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c4187 systems developer, training officer, applications
and industry standard for connectivity of Internet
working and information systems. Traineeship coordinator developer, software engineer, user liaison officer,
Business TAFE School computer marketing executive, information
Building 108, Level 13 systems manager.
Tel. 03 9925 5464
Fax: 03 9925 1526
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Computing and information technology
Is the program professionally recognised?

The cadetship includes Certified CISCO training
and the degree is accredited by the Australian
Computer Society.
First year: Certificate IV in Information
Technology (Networking)
This qualification develops skills and knowledge
in the installation, support and management
of systems hardware, software, and local
area networks in order for the cadet to be
effective in network management either as an
independent ICT specialist or as part of a team.
The certificate provides skills in the basic use of
a range of technologies to provide second and
third level diagnostic support to people using
ICT. The certificate also includes CISCO CCNA
(ICND) vendor certificate training.
Second year: Diploma of Information
Technology (General)
The diploma stage of the cadetship provides
a fundamental understanding and practical
demonstration of IT skills. It reinforces the
certificate IV within the software and hardware
areas and builds on networking, programming,
database and web skills, completing the
remainder of the CISCO CCNA (ICND) vendor
certification training.
The desired outcome is for you to acquire
skills and knowledge to operate effectively in
high level ICT technical support roles within
organisations.
Third and fourth year: Bachelor of Business
(Business Information Systems)
Students who have successfully completed the
IT cadetship program in TAFE are eligible to
apply for a place in the third and fourth years
of the business information systems degree
through VTAC. Selection is competitive.
The degree stage of the cadetship includes
business-related studies (e.g. accounting,
marketing, law) with higher level ICT studies,
complementing the knowledge and skills gained
in the preceding two years.
The business information systems degree is
accredited by the Australian Computer Society
and is considered highly suitable for the IT
industry and a range of diverse industries where
a combination of IT skills and business acumen
is valued.
More information
www.rmit.edu.au/businesstafe/ewt
Traineeship Coordinator
Business TAFE School
Tel. 03 9925 5464
Fax: 03 9925 1526

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Engineering and related technologies
How is the program structured? Electrical—instrumentation

Engineering Options may include:
Fixed wing
C4232 Certificate IV in Electrical—
Instrumentation—apprenticeship
and related »» Inspect/test fixed wing control systems
»» Remove/install fixed wing control systems

City
National code: UEE40407
technologies Rotary wing Duration: 5 yrs

»» Install/test rotary wing flight control system Note: The first three years of your
components apprenticeship will cover the electrical
»» Remove/install rotary wing control system component, and the remaining two years will
cover the instrumentation component.
Engine
A credit may be available if you have undertaken
»» Inspect/test gas turbine engine systems
a pre-apprenticeship in electrotechnology.
»» Inspect/test piston engine systems
Applicants holding an electrical or other trade
More information qualification, or technicians and engineers from
a range of disciplines may only have to complete
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c4273 years four and five to qualify or gain credit for
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c4271 competencies undertaken.
Aeroskills Program Coordinator What do I need to get started?
School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
C4273 Certificate IV in Aeroskills Manufacturing Engineering From there you can start your apprenticeship.
(Avionics)—apprenticeship Tel. 03 9925 4468
National code: MEA40602 Alternatively you can enrol in the pre-
Fax: 03 9925 4377
C4271 Certificate IV in Aeroskills apprenticeship program and gain some credits
(Mechanical)—apprenticeship off your apprenticeship.
National code: MEA40702 How is the program delivered?
C4268 Certificate IV in Aeroskills
(Structures)—apprenticeship This program is delivered through on- and
National code: MEA40802 off-the-job training.
City and Essendon site What careers will be available to me?
Duration: 3 to 4 yrs PT (each program). This program provides apprentices with
What do I need to get started? competencies to qualify as certificate IV
electricians and instrumentation technicians.
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. The industry sectors span food processing,
From there you can start your apprenticeship. petrochemical, manufacturing, residential,
How is the program delivered? commercial, construction, and heavy industries.
This qualification encompasses all associated
Training is delivered in the workplace using
tasks with regard to electrical wiring,
equipment, facilities and aircraft that apprentices
incorporating planning, installation, testing,
are familiar with, as well as at specific RMIT
calibration, repair and maintenance of process
campuses. Employers are encouraged
control and scientific instruments.
to participate in training and competency
assessments. Is the apprenticeship professionally
Program delivery is flexible, individually recognised?
managed, caters for enrolments throughout the This is a nationally recognised trade qualification.
year and is designed so that apprentices do not
have to travel long distances to receive training.
Aircraft maintenance tradespeople are employed
by the major airlines, in regional airlines and
the general aviation industry. Students have
obtained employment with Boeing, Qantas, in
general aviation, the Defence Forces and aircraft
maintenance organisations.
recognised?
When all the required competencies are
satisfied within the apprenticeship, students
are recognised as aircraft maintenance
tradespeople.
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How is the program structured? Electrotechnology How is the program structured?

»» Circuit protection requirements The following are examples of courses offered:
C2169 Certificate II in Electrotechnology
»» Electrical laboratory simulations Studies (Pre-Vocational)— »» Assemble components
»» Electrical installation applications pre-apprenticeship »» DC circuits
»» Induction to electricians training National code: 21887VIC »» Electric hazards
City »» Extra-LV circuits
»» Interpreting, designing and modelling electrical
circuits and systems Duration: »» In-service equipment
»» Occupational health and safety for electricians 1. Attend TAFE full-time (14 weeks) »» Perform computations
»» Pressure, level, flow and temperature 2. VCAL program available through »» Routine products
measurement and control systems secondary schools—1 yr PT
»» Secure equipment
»» Safe isolation and basic termination 3. VET in School available through secondary
techniques schools—2 yrs PT »» Select components
»» Simulated capstone test Students who successfully complete the »» Sustainable energy
»» Transmitters, convertors, transducers program will receive advanced standing for »» Test electrical cord assembly
part of the first year of Certificate III in Electrical »» Use drawings
»» Workplace profile interview and reports
apprenticeship.
»» Workshop applications for electricians More information
More information www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c2169
Applicants are required to have minimum Year
School of Engineering (TAFE)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c4232 11 or equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.
School of Engineering (TAFE) You will be required to sit an entrance exam.
115 Queensberry Street, Carlton
Building 57, Level 5 Practice tests are available on request.
Tel. 03 9925 4468
115 Queensberry Street, Carlton Fax. 03 9925 4377
Tel. 03 9925 4468 Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Fax. 03 9925 4377 1. Attend TAFE for 14 weeks (five days/week)
Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au full-time.
2. Alternatively, entrance via Year 12 VCAL
program in electrical pre-apprenticeship for
one year part-time.
3. A VET in School program is available
through selected secondary schools for a
two year part-time period.
Tradespeople in these fields may be employed as:
»» licensed electricians—on domestic, residential
and heavy industrial buildings
»» instrument technician—on measuring, process
control and scientific instruments
»» electronic tradespeople—providing electrical
installation, repair maintenance, modification
and testing of electrical/ electronic systems.
Is the pre-apprenticeship professionally
recognised?
This qualification is recognised by the Electrical
Trades Union (ETU) and the National Electrical
and Communications Association (NECA).

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Electrotechnology electrician Engineering— Engineering—mechanical trade

C3215 Certificate III in Electrotechnology
electrical/electronic trade C3190 Certificate III in Engineering
—Electrician—apprenticeship C3188* Certificate III in Engineering— (Mechanical Trade)—
National code: UEE30807 Electrical/Electronic Trade— apprenticeship
City apprenticeship National code: MEM30205
Duration: 4 yrs National code: MEM30405 City
City Duration: 3 yrs (960 hours)
Duration: 3 yrs (960 hours training). What do I need to get started?
From there you can start your apprenticeship. What do I need to get started? Your first step is to get a job in the industry.
Alternatively, you can enrol in a VET in Schools, Your first step is to get a job in the industry. From there you can start your apprenticeship.
VCAL or pre-apprenticeship program and gain From there you can start your apprenticeship. How is the program delivered?
credits towards your apprenticeship. Alternatively you can enrol in the
pre-apprenticeship program and gain Day release which requires you to attend
How is the program delivered? one day a week, 40 weeks a year, for three
some credits off your apprenticeship.
A four-year apprenticeship consists of two years. Early release is possible if all training
parts: an on-the-job and off-the-job component. How is the program delivered? requirements have been met.
The off-the-job component consists of your A three-year apprenticeship consists of two What careers will be available to me?
TAFE schooling, usually one day per week. parts: an on-the-job and off-the-job component.
Alternatively you may attend a block release, The off-the-job component consists of your This program is for people employed as
which consists of five consecutive days on TAFE schooling, usually one day per week. apprentice mechanical fitters and machinists
a monthly roster. The on-the-job component Alternatively, you may attend a block release in the manufacturing, engineering and related
consists of working in the workplace under which consists of five consecutive days on industry areas. You will gain the competencies
supervision of your employer. a monthly roster. The on-the-job component required to work as a mechanical tradesperson
Note: A credit may be available if you consists of working in the workplace under in these areas. You will acquire skills and
have undertaken a pre-apprenticeship in supervision of your employer. knowledge in workplace communication,
electrotechnology or any other electrical occupational health and safety, quality
Note: A credit may be available if you
qualification. procedures, systems and planning, engineering
have undertaken a pre-apprenticeship in
measurement, computations and computer
electrotechnology.
What careers will be available to me? technology plus some industry-specific
This qualification enables you to work across What careers will be available to me? skills in mechanical fitting and machining
a broad span of environments, including that are relevant to your current or intended
Apprentices are prepared for jobs in any industry
residential, commercial, construction and heavy employment. The duration will vary depending
involved in the manufacture, maintenance,
industries. on the training pathway agreed between you,
servicing and repair of electronic equipment.
your employer and the TAFE college.
Typical work activities include the installation, Is the apprenticeship professionally
maintenance and modifying of electrical Is the apprenticeship professionally
recognised?
components, wiring, equipment and systems recognised?
that are used throughout buildings, and This is a nationally endorsed training program.
The program is delivered under the Metal and
manufacturing applications.
How is the program structured? Engineering Training Package MEM05 and is
Is the apprenticeship professionally recognised by the National Quality Council of
recognised? Australia.
»» Apply principles of occupational health and
On successful completion, this qualification will safety in a work environment How is the program structured?
allow you to submit for an Electrician’s Licence »» Apply quality procedures Approximately 320 hours per year for
in any state or territory of Australia. three years. Information about the specific
»» Apply quality systems
How is the program structured? »» Assist in the provision of on-the-job training competencies (courses) within the program is
available by contacting the school.
»» Circuit protection requirements »» Diagnose and repair analogue equipment and
»» Electrical laboratory simulations components More information
»» Electrical installation applications »» Diagnose and repair digital equipment and www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3190
components
»» Induction to electricians training School of Engineering (TAFE)
»» Diagnose and repair microprocessor-based Building 57, Level 5
»» Interpreting, designing and modelling electrical equipment
circuits and systems 115 Queensberry St, Carlton
»» Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering Tel. 03 9925 4468
»» Occupational health and safety for electricians components Fax: 0399254377
»» Safe isolation and basic termination »» Draw and interpret sketch Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
techniques
»» Electrical/electronic measurement
»» Workplace profile interview and reports
»» Workshop applications for electricians More information
More information
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3215 Building 57, Level 5
School of Engineering (TAFE) 115 Queensberry Street, Carlton
115 Queensberry Street, Carlton Fax. 03 9925 4377
Tel. 03 9925 4468
Fax. 03 9925 4377
Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
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Fire protection Instrumentation and control Plumbing

C3261 Certificate III in Fire Protection— C3214 Certificate III in Instrumentation C2145* Certificate II in Plumbing—
apprenticeship and Control—apprenticeship pre-apprenticeship
National code: CPC32808 National code: UEE31207 National code: 21642VIC
City City City
Duration: 4 yrs, including 3 yrs PT schooling. Duration: 4 yrs Duration: 14 weeks FT. Includes 1 day per
Students attend by block release, each of one week of work experience.
week duration, with nine blocks in year one and Pathway into: Certificate III in Plumbing
four blocks in years two and three. Your first step is to get a job in the industry. apprenticeship.
What do I need to get started? Alternatively, you can enrol in the What do I need to get started?
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. pre-apprenticeship program and you may You must have completed Year 10.
From there you can start your apprenticeship. gain some credits off your apprenticeship. You will be required to sit an entrance exam
How is the program delivered? How is the program delivered? and attend an interview.
This program is delivered face-to-face. A four-year apprenticeship consists of two parts: How is the program delivered?
an on-the-job and off-the-job component. The This program is designed for students who are
What careers will be available to me? off-the-job component consists of your TAFE considering a career in the plumbing industry.
Apprentices completing this program become schooling, usually one day per week. The on-
sprinkler fitters employed in a range of firms the-job component consists of working in the What careers will be available to me?
connected with the building industry. workplace under supervision of your employer.
After completing the pre-apprenticeship you will
Note: A credit may be available if you be ready to begin your plumbing apprenticeship.
have undertaken a pre-apprenticeship in
recognised? electrotechnology. How is the program structured?
This program is recognised by the Fire »» Basic First Aid
Protection Contractors’ Association and »» Building structures
Plumbers and Gasfitters Employees’ Union. This qualification enables you to work in
Apprentices become licensed through the research and development laboratories, »» Career studies
Plumbing Industry Commission. manufacturing organisations, food processing »» Calculations for the building industry
organisations, water and energy utilities, and »» Communications for the building industry
How is the program structured? chemical manufacturing organisations. »» Concrete technology
Competencies:
Is the apprenticeship professionally »» Cut and flash penetrations
»» Apply First Aid in the workplace recognised? »» Fixing applications for the plumbing industry
»» Carry out interactive workplace
communication It is a nationally recognised trade qualification. »» Hand and power tools in the plumbing industry
»» Carry out levelling How is the program structured? »» Introduction to welding and cutting in the
plumbing industry
»» Carry out OHS requirements »» Analytical instruments
»» Levelling
»» Cut and join sheet metal »» Assemble component
»» Plumbing fixtures, fittings and appliances
»» Cut with oxy-LPG/acetylene »» Control valves
»» Plumbing industry induction
»» Handle and store plumbing equipment »» Controllers
»» Sheetmetal practices
»» Mark out materials »» DC circuits
»» Technical drawing and plan development for
»» Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities »» Density/level measure systems plumbing
»» Use plumbing hand and power tools »» Document hazards and risks »» Tubes and pipes in plumbing
»» Weld using arc welding equipment »» Extra-LV circuits »» Workplace safety and environmental
»» Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment »» Flow measurement systems procedures
»» Work effectively in the plumbing and services »» Install equipment More information
sector »» PID tuning
More information »» Pressure measurement systems
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3261 »» Temperature measurement system Building 70, Level 3
School of Engineering (TAFE) »» Transducers and sensing devices Cardigan Street, Carlton
More information Fax. 9925 4796
Tel. 03 9925 4601 www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3214 Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Fax. 03 9925 4377 School of Engineering (TAFE)
Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au Building 57, Level 5
Tel. 03 9925 4468
Fax. 03 9925 4377
A new Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control

is expected to be offered in 2011. Contact RMIT’s
School of Engineering (TAFE) for more information.
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Plumbing Is the apprenticeship professionally Refrigeration and air conditioning

recognised?
C3171* Certificate III in Plumbing C2157 Certificate II in Engineering –
(General)—apprenticeship Apprentices can apply for registration with the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
National code: CPC32408 Plumbing Industry Commission to become a – pre-apprenticeship
C3171* Certificate III in Plumbing registered plumber. National code: MEM20105
(Mechanical)—apprenticeship After completing an apprenticeship in plumbing, City
National code: CPC32408 RMIT offers qualified plumbers two licensing
programs: Duration: 14 weeks FT.
City Includes one day per week work experience.
»» Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Duration: 4 yrs including 3 yrs PT schooling. Pathway into: Certificate III in Engineering
(Operations) and
Pathway from: Certificate II in Plumbing (Mechanical Trade)—apprenticeship.
»» Certificate IV in Commissioning and Balancing
pre-apprenticeship
HVAC Systems. What do I need to get started?
Direct employment into an apprenticeship
How is the program structured? Applicants are required to have minimum Year
What do I need to get started? 11 or equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.
Apprentices can choose to specialise in You will be required to sit an entrance exam.
Your first step is to get a job within the
one of the following streams:
plumbing industry. How is the program delivered?
General
Your employer must sign a contract of
employment for a plumbing apprenticeship. »» Gasfitting This program is designed for students who are
When you sign the contract you must list RMIT »» Water considering a career in the refrigeration and air
as the Registered Training Organisation. conditioning industry.
»» Sanitary
The program will:
What careers will be available to me? »» Roofing
»» increase your chance of getting a job
»» Drainage
As a plumber you can be self-employed, or »» give you an understanding of the nature
employed by a plumbing firm. Mechanical and conditions of the refrigeration and air
Most plumbers are employed by plumbing firms »» Gasfitting conditioning industry.
to install and repair plumbing systems. »» Water
Plumbers install equipment such as: »» Mechanical
»» boilers After completing the pre-apprenticeship you will
»» Sanitary
be ready to begin your refrigeration and
»» pumps air-conditioning apprenticeship.
More information
»» heating and cooling systems
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3171 How is the program structured?
»» natural gas appliances
School of Engineering (TAFE) Please contact RMIT’s School of Engineering
»» water tanks
Building 70, Level 3 (TAFE) for program structure information.
»» solar heating systems Cardigan Street, Carlton
»» sinks, basins and showers. Tel. 03 9925 4601 More information
Fax. 9925 4796 www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c2157
Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au School of Engineering (TAFE)
115 Queensberry St, Carlton
Tel. 03 9925 4468
Fax: 03 9925 4377
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more than
you think
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Refrigeration and air conditioning How is the program structured? Spatial information services
C3224 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Certificate III in Electrotechnology C3217 Certificate III in Spatial
Air-Conditioning—apprenticeship (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)— Information Services—traineeship
National code: UEE31307
apprenticeship National code: CPP30107
City This program includes national metal core City
competencies plus refrigeration, airconditioning
Duration: 1060 hours. and electrical control related competencies, Duration: 1 yr PT (total of 425 hours).
A range of delivery options are available. such as: What do I need to get started?
What do I need to get started? »» Attach flexible cords and plugs to electrical
equipment connected to a single phase
Your first step is to obtain a job in the 250 volt supply (control devices) From there you can start your traineeship.
refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
»» Attach flexible cords and plugs to electrical How is the program delivered?
Register with an accredited new apprentice
centre. equipment connected to a supply up to This program is delivered through:
1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC (single
How is the program delivered? enclosed control device) »» a project-based format simulating the
workplace environment
Day release which requires you to attend one »» Diagnose and rectify faults in apparatus and
associated circuits »» on-the-job training
day a week over 40 weeks.
»» Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired »» online delivery via the internet
Block release which requires you to attend for a
total of eight weeks per year. electrical equipment connected to supply up »» hands-on field days
to »» face-to-face delivery.
What careers will be available to me? 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC (motors)
»» Install electrical/electronic apparatus What careers will be available to me?
These certificates provide training for apprentice
refrigeration mechanics who may be required to »» Install/maintain piping and tubing Trainees are prepared for a range of roles within
assemble, install, service and repair industrial, the spatial information industry, such as:
commercial and domestic refrigeration and air More information
»» engineering surveyors or technicians in
conditioning systems in many specialist areas. www.rmit.edu.au/programs/c3224 surveying
Such areas could include commercial food School of Engineering (TAFE) »» spatial information
storage, air conditioning, transport refrigeration Building 57, Level 5 »» GIS/GPS operators
and industrial processing systems. 115 Queensberry St, Carlton
»» computer drafting.
Is the apprenticeship professionally Tel. 03 9925 4468
Fax: 03 9925 4377 Is the traineeship professionally recognised?
recognised?
The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Trainees are eligible to apply for professional
(Refrigeration/Air Conditioning) is recognised by certification with the Spatial Sciences Institute.
the Electrical Trades Union. How is the program structured?
»» Apply map presentation principles
»» Collect basic spatial data
»» Contribute to workplace safety arrangements
»» Perform basic drafting
»» Perform basic spatial computations
»» Prepare for work in the spatial information
services industry
»» Provide field support services
»» Read and interpret maps
»» Respond to client spatial enquiry
»» Select, operate and maintain equipment and
supplies
»» Store and retrieve basic spatial data
More information
Tel. 03 9925 4468
Fax. 03 9925 4377
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Telecommunications cabling Telecommunications technician How is the program structured?
C2195 Certificate II in Telecommunica- C4260 Certificate IV in Core competencies:

tions Cabling—traineeship Telecommunications Computer »» Commission telecommunications network
National code: ICT20308 Telephony Integration— equipment
City apprenticeship »» Install and configure network
Duration: 1 yr PT—1 day per week for National code: ICT40608 »» Install and manage network protocol
36 weeks over 1 year. City »» Install cable support systems
What do I need to get started? Duration: 3 yrs PT »» Install customer premises systems and
This certificate is one of a suite of qualifications equipment
developed by the Telecommunication Industry »» Install digital reception equipment
From there you can start your apprenticeship
Training Board (TITAB), and provides a career
»» Install functional and protective
How is the program delivered? path and additional qualifications to electrical telecommunications earthing equipment
Telecommunication cabling, data cabling and tradespeople in telecommunications cabling.
»» Integrate commercial computer packages
optical fibre installation were previously undertaken What do I need to get started? »» Locate and rectify network faults on a first-in
by electricians. These specialists’ skills now form
Your first step is to get a job in the industry. basis
the basis of this qualification. This certificate is
one of a suite of qualifications developed as a part From there you can start your apprenticeship. »» OHS and environmental policies and
of the ICT02V3 training package and provides procedures
an entry to the certificate III and certificate IV in »» Operate a personal computer
telecommunications programs. This program is delivered face-to-face.
»» Organise and monitor cabling to ensure
This program is mainly face-to-face delivery. What careers will be available to me? compliance with regulatory and industry
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture, standards
Graduates of this program may undertake
tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory »» Place, secure and terminate structured, optical
employment installing telecommunications
sessions. fibre and coaxial cabling
and data cabling products on customer
What careers will be available to me? premises. Installing, maintaining and testing »» Repair and replace telecommunications
of optical, structured data cable, coaxial and network hardware
Graduates of this program can gain open Cable
Provider Rules (CPR) registration, which allows wireless products for the carriers and contract »» Run standard diagnostic tests
independent installation of telecommunications companies that supply services to the carriers »» Use hand and power tools
and data cabling products in residential and and to companies of all sizes.
»» Work effectively in a telecommunications tech
commercial premises. Is the apprenticeship professionally team
Is the traineeship professionally recognised? recognised?
More information
Graduates can gain Cable Provider Rules (CPR) Students can gain Cable Provider Rules (CPR)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/C4260
registration. registration after the first year of training.
How is the program structured? Building 57, Level 5
»» Alter services to existing cabling systems 115 Queensberry Street, Carlton
Tel. 03 9925 4468
»» Follow OHS and environmental policy and
procedures Fax. 03 9925 4377
»» Install cable support systems
»» Install functional and protective
telecommunications earthing system
»» Use hand and power tools
»» Organise and monitor cabling to ensure
compliance with regulatory and industry
standards
»» Place and secure cable
»» Terminate metallic conductor cabling
»» Work effectively in a telecommunications
technology team
Features of the program include:
»» Certificate II represents completion of the
training program only. On completion of the
core competency standards, you can apply to
the Licensing Authority to become a registered
cabler.
»» On completion of the program you will be
able to undertake further training to add
endorsements onto your Cable Provider Rules
(CPR).
More information
Building 57, Level 5, Room 11
115 Queensberry Street, Carlton South
Tel. 03 9925 4468
Fax. 03 9925 4377
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Health and medical sciences
Dental technology How is the program structured?
Health and C5206 Diploma in Dental Technology—

apprenticeship
Prerequisite block
»» Apply First Aid
medical National code: HLT50507 »» Articulate models
City »» Construct models
sciences Duration: 3 yrs PT (total of 983 hours) »» Custom impression trays
What do I need to get started? »» Registration rims
»» Repair and modify dentures
From there you can start your apprenticeship. »» Thermoform bases
On completion of the prerequisite block, select
from any of the units below to construct a
This program is delivered through: training plan that suits your employment.
»» on-the-job training »» Cast metal alloy dentures
»» face-to-face classroom theory-based subjects »» Construct dentures
»» hands-on practical-based workshops. »» Immediate dentures
What careers will be available to me? »» Orthodontic appliances
Dental assisting Apprentices are prepared for technical roles
»» Partial dentures
within the dental technology field. »» Construct fixed restorations
C3202 Certificate III in Dental Assisting—
traineeship Technical roles may include: »» Crown and bridge structures
National code: HLT31807 »» fixed and removable dental prosthesis »» Join alloy structures
City »» full dentures »» Oral splints
Duration: 1 yr PT (total of 308 hours) »» partial dentures »» Polymer restorations
What do I need to get started? »» crowns More information
You need to be employed as a trainee dental »» bridges
assistant for a minimum of 15 hours per week. »» orthodontics Mark Doherty, Program Coordinator
»» splints School of Life and Physical Sciences
»» mouthguards. Building 154, Level 3
This program is delivered through: 720 Swanston Street, Carlton 3054
The apprenticeship can also be used as a
»» on-the-job training Tel. 03 9341 1407
pathway into the Advanced Diploma in Dental
»» face-to-face classroom theory-based subjects. Prosthetics. Fax. 03 9341 1401
Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au
What careers will be available to me? Is the apprenticeship professionally
Trainees will be qualified dental assistants recognised?
and will be able to work alongside dentists This is a nationally endorsed and recognised
throughout Australia. training program qualification that is supported
Is the traineeship professionally recognised? by a National Health Training Package.
This is a nationally endorsed and recognised

training program qualification that is supported
by a National Health Training Package.
Competency units:
»» Apply First Aid
»» Assist with administration
»» Assist with dental radiography
»» Assist with oral care
»» Communicate and work effectively
»» Comply with infection control
»» Participate in occupational health and safety
processes
»» Process reusable instruments
More information
Eleanor Schroeder, Program Coordinator
School of Life and Physical Sciences
720 Swanston Street, Carlton 3054
Tel. 03 9341 1412
Fax. 03 9341 1401
Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
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Health and medical sciences
Nursing (Division 2) How is the program structured? Optical dispensing

C4203 Certificate IV in Nursing— First year C4207 Certificate IV in Optical
traineeship »» Apply effective communication skills in nursing Dispensing—traineeship
National code: HLT43407 »» Apply First Aid National code: HLT43507
City »» Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing City
Duration: 2 yrs. You will attend class FT for the practice Duration: 2 yrs
first 2 weeks and then 1 day per week after that. »» Comply with infection control policies and What do I need to get started?
procedures
What do I need to get started? Students must be employed and registered as
»» Contribute to occupational health and safety
Your first step is to get a job in one of the a trainee optical dispenser under the Training
processes
following health care facilities: Agreement with an appropriate industry
»» Confirm physical health status employer.
»» an acute care facility
»» Implement basic nursing care
»» a high care aged care facility How is the program delivered?
»» Undertake basic client assessment
»» a rehabilitation facility. The program is delivered as a combination
»» Undertake basic wound care
You must be employed as a trainee Division 2 of on-the-job training and four one-week blocks
»» Work in the nursing profession of face-to-face learning at RMIT.
nurse under a Training Contract.
Second year
All applicants must complete a VETASSESS What careers will be available to me?
test. The test costs $45 and you can book »» Administer and monitor medication
administration Trainees may follow a career path with
online at www.vetassesstest.com.au . independent optometry practices or major
You will then be required to attend an »» Analyse health information dispensing corporations, progressing through
information session and a short interview. »» Contribute to complex care of clients store management positions. Some may
You will also need to provide a police check. »» Deliver basic nursing care to acute care clients choose to move into marketing or training.
»» Deliver basic nursing care to older clients Optical dispensers may also become
How is the program delivered? company representatives with major product
»» Deliver nursing care to customers with mental
This program is delivered through: manufacturers and/or wholesalers.
health conditions
»» on-the-job training Graduates from the program can continue to
»» Implement and monitor nursing care for clients
»» online delivery further studies (e.g. Certificate IV in Optical
with chronic health problems
Technology).
»» face-to-face classroom based learning »» Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres
»» additional work-based training. Strait Islander people How is the program structured?
Trainees will develop the skills necessary to »» Work effectively with culturally diverse clients Block 1
perform the role of a Registered Division 2 with chronic health problems »» Communicate and work effectively in health
nurse. More information »» Contribute to OHS processes
What careers will be available to me? »» Implement effective workplace relationships
Division 2 nurses provide nursing care alongside »» Organise personal work priorities and
Eileen Milner, Program Coordinator
development
Division 1 nurses, who supervise and coordinate School of Life and Physical Sciences
nursing care activities. Building 51, Level 4 »» Perform workshop skills and place orders
90 Victoria Street, Carlton (Block 1 and 2)
Division 2 nurses work across a range of areas
including: Tel. 03 9925 4809 »» Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry
»» emergency Fax. 03 9925 4808 Block 2
Email: eileen.milner@rmit.edu.au »» Provide specific information to clients
»» rehabilitation
»» peri-operative »» Sell products and services
»» aged care Block 3 (also in Block 4)
»» mental health »» Administer a practice
»» palliative care »» Dispense atypical prescriptions
»» mother and baby care. »» Dispense optical appliances and services
»» Perform edging and fitting
Block 4
Once you have completed the requirements »» Deliver and monitor a service to customers
of the nursing traineeship you can apply to the
Nurses Board of Victoria for registration as a »» Market and promote optical products and
Division 2 nurse. services
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Nursing who Assessment for this program will consist of a
have been successful in gaining a place in the combination of work-based assessment, block
Bachelor of Nursing may be eligible to apply attendance at RMIT, knowledge tests, tasks,
for exemptions of up to one year, leaving an online quizzes, case studies, learning and
additional two years to complete the degree. assessment guide and structured interview.
More information
John Van Braam, Program Coordinator
School of Life and Physical Sciences
80 Victoria Street, Carlton
Tel. 03 9925 4783
Fax. 03 9925 4144
Email: john.vanbraam@rmit.edu.au
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Key RMIT contacts Student support services at RMIT

Info Corner Health support services Student Administration Support Line
A customer service centre for future students School of Life and Physical Sciences Tel. 03 9925 8980
Tel. 03 9925 2260 Cassy Smith
Tel. 03 9925 4477 Career Development and Employment
Manager, apprenticeships and City/Brunswick: 03 9925 2078
traineeships Information technology
Bundoora: 03 9925 7280
Kevin Broomhall School of Business (TAFE) www.rmit.edu.au/careers
Tel. 03 9925 3828 Jenna Haggerty
Fax: 03 9925 2788 Tel. 03 9925 5464 Counselling Service
www.rmit.edu.au/apps-trainees Justice Tel. 03 9925 4365
School of Global Studies, Social Science and www.rmit.edu.au/counselling
Aerospace/aviation
Planning
School of Engineering (TAFE) Disability Liaison Unit
Irene Pagliarella
Craig Pygall Tel. 03 9925 2328 Tel. 03 9925 1089 TTY: 03 9925 3673
Tel. 03 9925 4070 www.rmit.edu.au/disability
Engineering mechanical
Aged care/health and community care IT Helpdesk
(fitting and machining)
School of Global Studies, Social Science and Provides tech support for RMIT students
Planning School of Engineering (TAFE)
Janet Hood Craig Pygall Tel. 03 9925 8888
Tel. 03 9925 2328 Tel. +61 3 9925 4070 www.rmit.edu.au/its/student
Air-conditioning/refrigeration Nursing Ngarara Willam Indigenous Centre

School of Engineering (TAFE) School of Life and Physical Sciences Tel. 03 9925 4885
Peter Matheson Vikki Holmes National Freecall: 1800 054 885
Tel. 03 9925 4657 Tel. 03 9925 4975
www.rmit.edu.au/ngarara
Business administration Optical
RMIT Health Service
School of Business (TAFE) School of Life and Physical Sciences
Henny Smith (confidential service)
Jenna Haggerty Tel. 03 9925 2078 or 03 9925 2297
Tel. 03 9925 5464 Tel. 03 9925 4979
Email: health.service@rmit.edu.au
Cabinet/furniture making Pathology collections www.rmit.edu.au/healthservice
School of Design (TAFE) School of Life and Physical Sciences
Bryon Stanley Vikki Holmes Security
Tel. 03 9925 4150 Tel. 03 9925 4975 City: 03 9925 2051
Plumbing Bundoora: 03 9925 7599
Dental assisting/technology Emergencies: 03 9925 3333
School of Life and Physical Sciences School of Engineering (TAFE)
Irene San Jaun Ally Doan Student Rights and Student Union
Tel. 03 9925 1403 Tel. 03 9925 4601
City: 03 9925 5004
Disability work Printing and graphic technology Business: 03 9925 5647
School of Design (TAFE) Brunswick: 03 9925 9478
School of Global Studies, Social Science and
Planning John Magnik Bundoora: 03 9925 7226
Mary Collins Tel. 03 9925 9462 Carlton: 03 9925 4769
Tel. 03 9925 2328 www.su.rmit.edu.au/rights
Spatial information services (surveying)
Dry cleaning School of Engineering (TAFE) Student Services
School of Fashion and Textiles Peter Dunbabin
City: 03 9925 2078
Liz DeBono Tel. 03 9925 4740
Brunswick: 03 9925 9483
Tel. 03 9925 9102
Telecommunications cabling Bundoora: 03 9925 7280
Electrical/electronics School of Engineering (TAFE) www.rmit.edu.au/students
School of Engineering (TAFE) Arvind Sharma
Paul Szechenyi Tel. 03 9925 4704
Tel. 03 9925 4351
Textiles, clothing and footwear
Fire protection School of Fashion and Textiles
School of Engineering (TAFE) Liz DeBono
Arthur Mete Tel. 03 9925 9102
Tel. 03 9925 4250
Youth work
Frontline management (FMI) School of Global Studies, Social Science and
School of Business (TAFE) Planning
Jenna Haggerty Jennifer Brooker
Tel. 03 9925 5464 Tel. 03 9925 2328
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Key contacts outside RMIT

Apprenticeship Administration Branch Centrelink Jobwatch
A branch of Skills Victoria (formerly the The Commonwealth Government department An organisation that helps people experiencing
Office of Training and Tertiary Education) that providing assistance with unemployment problems at work.
processes and registers Training Agreements benefits and youth allowance queries. Tel. 1800 331 617 or 03 9662 1933
for apprentices and trainees and monitors Tel. 13 28 50 www.job-watch.org.au
completion, cancellation, variations and www.centrelink.gov.au
suspensions. Skills Victoria
Tel. 03 9637 2222 or 1800 809 834 Employer Financial Incentives Provides useful information for apprentices and
Information on incentives and subsidies for trainees.
Apprenticeship Field Officers www.skills.vic.gov.au
employers.
State Government employees with responsibility www.skills.vic.gov.au/industry/incentives_and_
for monitoring the overall progress of Victorian Trades Hall Council
assistance
apprentices and trainees and negotiating Provides advice on union membership.
resolution of specific individual work/study Group Training Companies (GTC) Tel. 03 9662 3511
issues.
Employ apprentices and trainees and place www.vthc.org.au
Tel. 1300 722 603 them with suitable employers. Group training
www.skills.vic.gov.au/apprentices/contact_ can allow apprentices/trainees to work for Workcover
AFO several different employers, gaining a wider Assists with workplace safety, violence and
range of work experience. harassment and related compensation claims.
Australian Apprenticeships Centres
Tel. 03 9639 3955 or 1800 819 747 Tel. 03 9662 3511
(AAC) www.gtavic.asn.au www.workcover.vic.gov.au
Provide advice and assistance to apprentices,
trainees and employers with training JET
arrangements, Training Agreements, financial Apprentices and trainees can register with the
incentives, subsidies and allowances. Jobs and Employment Training (JET) website.
Tel. 1800 639 629 The JET website will email job vacancies that
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au match individual job preferences.
Tel. 1800 651 610
Australian Council of Trade Unions www.jet.org.au
(ACTU)
The ACTU is the peak council and national
centre representing the Australian workforce.
Tel. 1300 362 223
www.actu.asn.au
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Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au
Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained

in this publication is accurate and current at the date of printing.
For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the RMIT
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Welcome to RMIT University What are apprenticeships and traineeships?

Consider the possibilities

Where do I start? Why choose RMIT?

Career and employment

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‘My involvement with RMIT is directly with three cadets who

Architecture, The traineeship is professionally recognised,

How is the program structured? Cabinet making

C3265 Certificate III in Cabinet Making

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Printing and graphic arts Pre-press Printing and graphic arts

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Textile fabrication How is the program structured? Textile production

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How is the program structured? Home and community care

Disability work Justice Youth work

You will gain skills in: IT cadetship

Is the program professionally recognised?

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How is the program structured? Electrical—instrumentation

technologies Rotary wing Duration: 5 yrs

How is the program structured? Electrotechnology How is the program structured?

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Electrotechnology electrician Engineering— Engineering—mechanical trade

Fire protection Instrumentation and control Plumbing

A new Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control

Plumbing Is the apprenticeship professionally Refrigeration and air conditioning

Telecommunications cabling Telecommunications technician How is the program structured?

C2195 Certificate II in Telecommunica- C4260 Certificate IV in Core competencies:

Dental technology How is the program structured?

Health and C5206 Diploma in Dental Technology—

This is a nationally endorsed and recognised

Nursing (Division 2) How is the program structured? Optical dispensing

Key RMIT contacts Student support services at RMIT

Air-conditioning/refrigeration Nursing Ngarara Willam Indigenous Centre

Key contacts outside RMIT

Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained

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