Course details

CRICOS course code: 095308E

Level of study: Pathways to Undergraduate

Summary

This advanced diploma course provides you with the advanced technical and managerial skills needed for technicians and engineers working in aerospace manufacturing, design and maintenance at a paraprofessional level.

You’ll be equipped to work in small to large enterprises, as well as the defence forces.

Aircraft maintenance engineers work on aircraft engines, airframes, airframe systems, electrics, instruments, radio systems, and aircraft sheet metal work.

Specialist areas in this program include:

Aircraft design and layout

Mechanical (fault diagnosis of airframe and engine systems)

Structures (producing, maintaining and repairing sheet metal, bonded and non-metallic composite materials and components on aircraft)

How you will learn

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches, including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. You'll have access to online resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Electives and program structure

This course will develop your skills and knowledge of aerospace engineering.

You’ll learn aerodynamics and stability analysis, aircraft system fault diagnosis, as well as skills in aerospace mechanisms and power transmission devices.

Aircraft and control concepts and integrated control systems are introduced, covering areas such as automatic flight controls, multi-axis stability, and design and operation of power-assisted controls.

Training in aircraft systems includes the principles, purpose and operation of aircraft fluid power systems. Aerospace drawing is also covered.

You will learn how to undertake technical investigation, reporting and troubleshooting for the aerospace industry.

Career

Graduates of this course will be eligible for work in a wide range of roles, including:

Production supervisor/planner

Maintenance supervisor/planner

Technical r&d officer

Systems technician

Design supervisor

Quality supervisor

Drafting supervisor

Further study

When you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical) and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0), you are guaranteed entry in the Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) and will receive three semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points).

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