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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview The Graduate Certificate in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building course provides you with a multidisciplinary environment which will introduce you to the study of the science, design and management of sustainable buildings. #1 in Australia and top 15 globally for Architecture & Built Environment*
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification); OR a minimum of 3 years of significant work experience or professional practice related to energy efficiency, sustainability or building and construction To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline. You may also be considered if you have a minimum of 3 years of significant work experience or professional practice related to energy efficiency, sustainability or building and construction. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career You may pursue many professional pathways, including work in private practice, state or local government, or in private practice as a consultant to building design or, property development projects. Our graduates are employed by the Environmental Sustainable Design (ESD), architecture, engineering and building energy sectors including companies such as: Sustainable Development Consultants Pty Ltd Low Impact Development Consulting ADP Consulting Engineering Ark Resources Umow Lai <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
For postgraduate coursework entry, you need to meet one of the following: a VCE study score of at least 30 in Units 3 & 4 EAL or at least 25 in English/Literature/English Language; an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; a TOEFL iBT overall score of 79; a PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no communication band less than 50; or a C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework programs, you can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency. You must provide a supporting statement from your employer on official letterhead or company email confirming that English is the language of business, the duration of employment, your roles and responsibilities, the nature of work, the scale of the organisation, and whether the company deals internationally.
No. RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. Additionally, IELTS (General) is not accepted — only IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake are valid for admission into RMIT university programs.
English language proficiency tests are valid for 2 years from the test date. Tests which fall outside of this validity period will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, you can satisfy English language requirements through the satisfactory completion of 2 undergraduate level courses equivalent to at least 24 RMIT University credit points, or through the satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at Certificate IV or above (or equivalent).
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