Program Overview

MJ-ICAE - Industrial Control and Automation Engineering

Overview

This course focuses on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of industrial control systems. This encapsulates areas such as control system theory, process control, PLC systems, embedded systems, and SCADA and instrumentation systems and applications. The major is more industry-oriented to deliver the practical understanding and knowledge suitable for effective design, prototyping, and controlling the industrial control systems applied for various industry sectors.

Structure

The major consists of 24 credit points, including:

• Required Units: 24 credit points
  • ENG109: Engineering Computing Systems (3 cp)
  • ENG214: Electrical and Electronic Circuits (3 cp)
  • ENG215: Systems Engineering (3 cp)
  • ENG103: Principles of Engineering (3 cp)
  • ENG391: Process Control (3 cp)
  • ENG251: PLC Systems (3 cp)
  • ENG392: SCADA and Instrumentation Systems (3 cp)
  • ENG252: Embedded Systems (3 cp)

Admission Requirements

• English language requirements: Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad engineering knowledge and skills to the solution of Engineering Technology problems and broader aspects of practice in Industrial Control & Automation Engineering.
2. Design innovative solutions to Engineering Technology problems by using the major theories of the Engineering fundamentals, and natural and physical sciences.
3. Identify and critically appraise current technologies, emerging issues and interdisciplinary linkages impacting the Engineering Technology in the Industrial Control & Automation Engineering fields.
4. Identify, analyse and communicate the interactions between systems, practice and people for a sustainable engineering environment.
5. Apply engineering technology knowledge, skills and competencies to an Engineering Technology project in Industrial Control & Automation Engineering.
6. Demonstrate application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of Engineering Technology projects in Industrial Control & Automation Engineering.
7. Apply ethical and professional behaviour to Industrial Control & Automation Engineering.
8. Develop oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
9. Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership, recognising the value of alternative and diverse viewpoints.

Professional Outcomes

• Professional recognition: This major can be used to meet the continuing professional education requirements of engineering technologists in the areas related to electrical engineering.
• Professional accreditation: Provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering Technologist (Sydney Accord) will be sought for this course in 2022.
• Accrediting bodies: Engineers Australia.

Research Areas

• Engineering
• Technology

Program Details

• Credit points: 24
• Enrolment pattern(s): Part Time, Full Time
• Owning college: College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Owning school: Engineering and Energy
• Version: 03
• Version start date: 01/01/2023
• End date: 31/12/2022