Bachelor of Science (Industrial Automation Engineering)

Provider:

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)

Course Code:

BIAOC

CRICOS Code:

095814J

Qualification Level:

Bachelor

Course Area:

Engineering

Duration:

36-Month

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Bentley, Western Australia, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 77,550 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Target:

International

Intake:

February, July

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Course Overview

Industrial automation is an expanding stream of engineering, with an increasingly profound influence on most industries and enterprises. This practical qualification, Bachelor of Science Industrial Automation, will ensure you graduate job-ready as an industrial automation engineering technologist in many industries such as manufacturing, power generation, mechatronics, mechanical, mining, and chemical. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, and industrial automation.

Course Structure

The degree consists of a combination of core units, sub-discipline specific ‘stream’ units, industrial work experience, and a final year project. The qualification may be structured as follows:

Semester One:

BSC101C Engineering Mathematics 1
BSC102C Electrical Circuit Theory and Analysis
BSC103C Engineering Dynamics + Mechanics
BSC203C Engineering Design and Drawing
BSC109C Industrial Experience Research Project

Semester Two:

BSC104C Engineering Mathematics 2
BSC201C Engineering Programming
BIA106S Principles of Chemical Engineering
BSC107C Physics and Chemistry for Engineers

Semester Three:

BIA108S Process Instrumentation and Control
BSC105C Mechanics of Machines
BSC202C Engineering Mathematics 3
BIA205S Electrical Control Circuits and PLC Programming
BSC302C Project Planning, Management and Costing

Semester Four:

BIA204S Ancillary Support Systems
BIA206S Communications and Networks
BIA208S Safety Systems Engineering
BIA209S Analysis and Modelling of Dynamics Systems

Semester Five:

BIA207S Automation Systems and Supervisory Control
BIA301S Communication Systems and Protocols
BIA303S Embedded Systems Design
BIA304S Power and Drive Controls
BSC305C Technology, Sustainability and Society

Semester Six:

BIA306S Instrument and Control Engineering Practices
BSC307C Final Year Project (Industrial Automation Engineering

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Entry is available to applicants who hold one of the following: 1. Year 12: Australian Senior Certificate of Education (or equivalent), completed within the past 3 years, with a minimum score of 60% in Maths; Applicants who have completed Yr 12 (or equivalent) more than 3 years ago will also need to demonstrate relevant work experience in the field of study applied for. 2. A relevant (to the sub-discipline) Engineering AQF Diploma or higher or a relevant (to the sub-discipline) overseas qualification equivalent to an Engineering AQF Diploma or higher which was completed within the last 10 years with successful completion of all Maths units/modules + recent industry work experience in a relevant field. NOTE: All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Entry is available to applicants who hold one of the following:

1. Year 12: Australian Senior Certificate of Education (or equivalent), completed within the past 3 years, with a minimum score of 60% in Maths;

Applicants who have completed Yr 12 (or equivalent) more than 3 years ago will also need to demonstrate relevant work experience in the field of study applied for.

2. A relevant (to the sub-discipline) Engineering AQF Diploma or higher or a relevant (to the sub-discipline) overseas qualification equivalent to an Engineering AQF Diploma or higher which was completed within the last 10 years with successful completion of all Maths units/modules + recent industry work experience in a relevant field.

NOTE: All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Entry to this course requires demonstration of English language proficiency at the level of an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5) The methods of satisfying this English language proficiency requirements are generally through (but not limited to): An Australian Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent. A specified level of achievement in a recognised English language test, such as IELTS (or equivalent). Satisfactory completion of another tertiary course offered in English. Work history in an organisation where English is the language of communication. NOTE: All CRICOS applicants from non-English speaking countries (as determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs) are required to provide results from a recognised language test such as IELTS or equivalent.

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

Entry to this course requires demonstration of English language proficiency at the level of an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5)

The methods of satisfying this English language proficiency requirements are generally through (but not limited to):

An Australian Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent.

A specified level of achievement in a recognised English language test, such as IELTS (or equivalent).

Satisfactory completion of another tertiary course offered in English.

Work history in an organisation where English is the language of communication.

NOTE: All CRICOS applicants from non-English speaking countries (as determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs) are required to provide results from a recognised language test such as IELTS or equivalent.

Career Opportunities

Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:

Process control, commissioning and production management
Plant, factory and building automation
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCSs) and SCADA
Industrial design and consultation
Supply chain management, quality assurance, and sales
Operations, maintenance, field services, and technical support
Controls, instrumentation, and robotics

Internship or Work Placements

EIT’s Bachelor of Science programs require students to undertake 240 hours of paid or unpaid professional work-integrated learning. This can incorporate paid or unpaid internships, site visits, contributing to industry projects, and networking activities.