Graduate Diploma in Transport Safety Investigation

    Graduate Diploma in Transport Safety Investigation

    Duration1 year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Graduate Diploma in Transport Safety Investigation

    About

    Safety is a common denominator across transport sectors to ensure lives are protected and damage to property is minimised.

    Even so, incidents or accidents are inevitable, and as such, must be thoroughly investigated to determine why things went wrong and to put remedial actions in place. These investigations require experienced professionals with a good balance of both technical and managerial skills. The Graduate Diploma in Transport Safety Investigation is designed to address this need.

    Why study a Graduate Diploma in Transport Safety Investigation at RMIT?

    Industry relevant

    Developed with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau to address a gap in the training of specialised accident investigation professionals.

    Access to experts

    Hear from subject matter experts and take advantage of other resources provided by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

    Hands-on learning

    Practise your craft in a virtual reality environment, and make use of both laboratory equipment and practical demonstrations.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • 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).

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program 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): 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.

    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 for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

    Career

    As a graduate from this qualification, you will have knowledge to enable you working on transport safety related roles across the transport sector, including planning, managing and participating in the accident investigation process of air, rail and marine vehicles and associated systems.

    The skills and competencies provided by this graduate diploma are relevant to a broad range of professionals across the transport sector, including operators, regulators and infrastructure managers.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Find a course

    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

    If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

    Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.

    Graduate Diploma in Transport Safety Investigation

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne