Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation

Program Overview

This advanced diploma in Industrial Automation Engineering provides specialized technical and theoretical knowledge in the field. Graduates will have the skills to contribute to the competitiveness of industries through the application of latest technologies and the development of innovative solutions. The program is delivered with a strong practical focus, featuring live and interactive webinars, remote and virtual laboratories, and simulation software. Graduates will be prepared for careers as Automation/Controls Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and other roles in the industrial automation engineering field.

Program Outline

Outline:

This advanced diploma is delivered with a strong practical focus. Upon completion of this program, students emerge from the course able to demonstrate specialized and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge, with considerable depth, in subject matter related to industrial automation engineering. Course Benefits: • Skills in the latest engineering technologies • Practical guidance from experts in the field • Global networking contacts in the industry • Improved career prospects and income • An internationally recognized Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation Engineering, accredited by Engineers Australia under the Dublin Accord. The VET Student Loan program is available for this course for eligible Australian students. Click here to find out more This course is internationally recognized under the Dublin Accord. LEARN MORE Apply now Become an EIT student Want to learn more? Make an enquiry and download a brochure Not the right course for you? Find similar courses Need help? Start a live chat Program Details Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the capacity of industrial automation engineering and related industries to maintain their competitiveness in a global market-place through the application of latest technologies, value adding to existing products, process and services and the development of new, sustainable and innovative solutions. This practical program avoids too much emphasis on theory. The lecturers presenting this advanced diploma are highly experienced engineers from industry who have worked in the automation, instrumentation, and control areas. The delivery methodology — live and interactive webinars with the use of state-of-the-art technologies such as remote and virtual laboratories and simulation software — ensures you graduate with cutting-edge skills that are valued by employers around the world. Program Structure Program Structure The program is composed of 18 modules and 2 units of competency. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of industrial automation engineering. Module / Unit Number Module / Unit Name Duration 1 Instrumentation for Automation and Process Control (DIAIAP601) 4 Weeks 2 Use basic mathematics in engineering (DCSBME604) 6 Weeks 3 Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering (for Non-Chemical Engineers) (DIAFCE603) 2 Weeks 4 Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance (DIACVS604) 2 Weeks 5 Process Plant Layout and Piping Design (DIAPPL605) 3 Weeks 6 Apply the fundamentals of professional engineering practice (DPEFPE619) 4 Weeks 7 Process Control and Tuning of Industrial Control Loops (DIAPCT607) 5 Weeks 8 Best Practice Industrial Data Communications (DIAIDC608) 6 Weeks 9 Distributed Control Systems (DIADCS609) 4 Weeks 10 Programmable Logic Controllers (DIAPLC610) 3 Weeks 11 Advanced Process Control and Boiler Control (DIAPCB611) 5 Weeks 12 Hazardous Areas and Hazops (DIAHAZ612) 5 Weeks 13 Safety Instrumentation and Shutdown Systems (DIASIS613) 3 Weeks 14 Printed Circuit Board Design Issues (DIAPCB614) 2 Weeks 15 Wireless Ethernet and TCP/IP Networking (DIAWEN615) 3 Weeks 16 Radio Telemetry Systems (DIARTS616) 3 Weeks 17 SCADA Systems (DIASCA617) 3 Weeks 18 IoT Systems (DIAIOT618) 2 Weeks 19 Motor Protection, Control and Maintenance Technologies (DIAMPC619) 3 Weeks 20 Power Distribution (DIAPDI620) 4 Weeks Course Learning Outcomes As engineering paraprofessionals, graduates will be able to: 20 Power Distribution (DIAPDI620) 4 Weeks Course Learning Outcomes As engineering paraprofessionals, graduates will be able to: Evaluate contemporary issues in industrial automation engineering Apply their knowledge of automation to understand key components of industrial applications, specifically process control and loop tuning, plant layout, piping design, distributed control systems, motor control and PLCs, plus hazardous areas, safety instrumentation, shielding and noise. Formulate effective wireless and TCP/IP communication and networking procedures Apply knowledge of wireless ethernet, radio telemetry and networking to SCADA systems. Analyse trends in the “internet of things Utilise knowledge of power distribution to aid in automation system optimisation Manage self-autonomy to achieve objectives and develop knowledge of professional practice in engineering Communicate professionally and effectively Analyse, diagnose, plan, design and execute solutions with respect to industrial automation engineering Prepare complex technical information and concepts to plan, communicate and implement solutions to a range of engineering environment and contexts

Careers:

Potential Job Outcomes Automation/Controls Technician Maintenance Technician Industrial Service Technician Field Technician Process Control Technician Project Supervisor Engineering Associate Maintenance Supervisor PLC System Engineering/Associate Electronics Field Technician Equipment Tradesperson and Machine Repair Simulation Technician Automation Supervisor Electronics Assembler