Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation

• Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation, Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Naval Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Human Factors, Safety Sciences, Forensic Sciences, Psychology, Data Science or other cognate area*);

OR

• 3 years of full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in an Accident Investigation and/or Safety Management Systems role, including at least 1 year at manager level;

OR

• 5 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience in the transport sector (aviation, rail or maritime).

*Cognate areas that may be deemed adequate for entry to this program are other disciplines relevant to the job of Transport Safety Investigators. The suitability of these disciplines will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may require additional information on the syllabus of the qualifications to be provided.  

Applicants who wish to have work experience assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment and position responsibilities; a statement from their employer confirming these details (or contact details of employer so RMIT can seek confirmation); and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken.

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).