Modular Certificate in Automation Systems Development (part of Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics)- PCM)
About This Course
The Modular Certificate in Automation Systems Development comprises 180 hours of training, covering the following modules:
• Electro-pneumatic Control Systems (30 hours)
• PLC Programming & Interfacing (45 hours)
• Digital Networks & Security (30 hours)
• Industrial Automation Applications (30 hours)
• Data Acquisition & Visualisation (45 hours)
What You'll Learn
• Design electro-pneumatic control circuitries using automatic control tools.
• Conduct PLC programming for an automation system by applying different IEC61131 standard programming languages and different logic control techniques to develop, test and troubleshoot a program.
• Establish data exchange between an industrial automation controller and a workstation client using standard network connections and configuration tools.
• Incorporate machine vision systems in automated lines to perform recognition of objects based on different detection techniques.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for the proposed course are:
• GCE 'O' level with minimum of 3 relevant passes and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Nitec with GPA ≥ 3.5; or
• Nitec GPA ≥ 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Higher Nitec with GPA ≥ 2.0, or
• Higher Nitec GPA ≥ 1.5 and at least with 1 year of relevant work experience; or
• Nitec in Technology/Services* with GPA ≥ 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Higher Nitec in Technology/Services* with GPA ≥ 2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher), and at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Workplace Literary & Numeracy (WPLN) at Level ≥ 6; or
• At least 2 years relevant working experience (subject to interview / assessment).