Modular Certificate in Autonomous Robotics Development (part of Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics)- PCM)
About This Course
The Modular Certificate in Autonomous Robotics Development comprises 180 hours of training, covering the following modules:
• Sensors and Actuators (30 hours)
• Programming (30 hours)
• Embedded Controller Programming & Interfacing (45 hours)
• Autonomous Robotics Integration (45 hours)
• Mechatronics Project (WIU), (30 hours)
What You'll Learn
• Develop structured computer programs to solve problems using computational thinking
• Select the appropriate type of motor and drive for the given application using an industry catalogue.
• Integrate an embedded controller with digital and analogue peripherals.
• Integrate a mobile robot to perform specified tasks using standard hardware and software components.
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).