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The Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering provides an opportunity for practising engineers and technologists to update and broaden their discipline skills to adapt to new requirements for professional practice. A balanced approach between theory and practice is used in the course, giving students a comprehensive exposure to advanced concepts and techniques concerning the hierarchical levels of an industrial automation system. Opportunities for practical knowledge development are provided through access to a state-of-the-art teaching facility, equipped with industry standard industrial control equipment, ideal for the development of skills in process control, automation, instrumentation, data acquisition and communications in an industrial context. For recent graduates this course enables the adding of a second specialisation to a first degree, thus broadening opportunities for career development. For more experienced engineers, the course can contribute to ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements, and provide a pathway to adding a second area of accredited practice or to bring knowledge and skills up to date with modern standards.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.
Students must complete the following three core units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS5240 | Industrial Control | 15 |
| ENS5130 | Advanced Industrial Control | 15 |
| ENS5209 | Process Control | 15 |
| Plus one of the following core options | ||
| ENS6146 ^ | Instrumentation and Measurement | 15 |
| ENS5253 ^ | Control Systems | 15 |
| ENS6161 ^ | Data Communication and Computer Networks | 15 |
| ENS5251 ^ | Digital Signal Processing | 15 |
Note: Students should consult with the course coordinator regarding order of enrolment and choice of core option.
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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