Course Level
Certificate IV
Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Automation Engineering
The dependence on human skills in performing a task is fast diminishing with automation taking centre stage in all processes of life. Industrial activity has embraced automation to such an extent that only supervisory skills are required. But the design, building and testing of such systems still rest with us. Hence this treatise. An in-depth knowledge of various systems and elements used in the automation of industrial processes will be dealt with in this Industrial Automation certificate course. Troubleshooting, safety procedures and design of systems are also attempted. The knowledge gained through this course will increase the confidence to handle automation and associated engineering. This will also help in career building and create demand for budding technicians, who are willing to multitask.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
EIT ONLINE | Online/Off-campus - 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Structure
12 Modules
Subjects
- Introduction
- Control Systems
- Process Control
- Instrumentation
- Mechanical Systems - Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Electrical Systems
- Electronic Systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- SCADA and DCS
- Safety and Reliability
- Networking
- Cyber Physical Systems
Entry requirements
- To obtain a certificate of completion for EITs Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.
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