52708WA - Advanced Diploma of

Industrial Automation
Study Live and Online | 18 Months

This qualification is officially accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework by the Training
Accreditation Council (TAC), and EIT is approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) for delivery by EIT
in all Australian states. EIT delivers this program to students worldwide. DIA | 1
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Course Overview Program Structure
This advanced diploma is delivered with a The program is composed of 21 modules. These modules cover a
range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage
strong practical focus. Upon completion Specifications in the field of industrial automation engineering.
of this program, you will gain skills and
knowledge in the latest and developing Campus Online
MODULE MODULE
technologies in instrumentation, process Duration 18 Months NUMBER NAME
DURATION
control, and industrial automation.
EIT Course Code DIA
1 Practical Instrumentation for Automation and Process Control 6 Weeks
There is a shortage of automation, instrumentation, and
control engineers around the world, due to retirement,
restructuring, and rapid growth in new industries and Accreditation 2 Practical Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering (for Non-Chemical Engineers) 2 Weeks
technologies.
This Advanced Diploma is officially accredited 3 Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance 2 Weeks
This program aims to provide you with the necessary within the Australian Qualifications Framework by
industrial automation skills. Seven threads run through the the Training Accreditation Council (TAC), and EIT is
program to give you maximum, practical coverage in the approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority 4 Fundamentals of Process Plant Layout and Piping Design 3 Weeks
field of industrial automation. (ASQA) for delivery by EIT in all Australian states.
EIT delivers this program to students worldwide. 5 Fundamentals of Professional Engineering 4 Weeks
These threads comprise of instrumentation, automation
and process control, electrical engineering, electronics, This Advanced Diploma is accredited by
industrial data communications, process plant layout, Engineers Australia under the Dublin Accord. It is 6 Best Practice in Industrial Data Communications 6 Weeks
project and financial management, and chemical internationally recognized under the International
engineering. Engineering Alliance (IEA) accords and the various 7 Practical Process Control for Engineers and Technicians 3 Weeks
signatories.
Who Will Benefit?
8 Practical Tuning of Industrial Control Loops for Engineers and Technicians 3 Weeks
Anyone who wants to gain solid knowledge of the key
elements of industrial automation to improve their work Time Commitment
9 Practical Distributed Control Systems (DCS) 4 Weeks
skills and to further their job prospects, including: You are expected to spend approximately 10-15

› Electrical Engineers and Electricians

hours per week learning the program material and
Practical Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for Automation and Process

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completing assessments. This includes attending 10 3 Weeks
weekly webinars that run for about 90 minutes Control
Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors

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to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask
Automation and Process Engineers questions. This program is run online on a part- 11 Practical Advanced Process Control for Engineers and Technicians 3 Weeks

› Project Managers
time basis and has been designed to fit around
full-time work.

› Instrument Fitters and Instrumentation Engineers

12 Practical Boiler Control and Instrumentation for Engineers and Technicians 2 Weeks

13 Practical Hazardous Areas for Engineers and Technicians 4 Weeks

Practical Safety Instrumentation and Emergency Shutdown Systems for Process

14 4 Weeks
Industries Using IEC 61511 and IEC 61508

“ The practical aspect to the course 15 Practical HAZOPS (Hazard and Operability Studies) for Engineers and Technicians 4 Weeks

was very good. It really helped us “ Practical Shielding, EMC/EMI, Noise Reduction, Earthing and Circuit Board Layout
understand the material better. 16
of Electronic Systems
2 Weeks

S Gopal 17 Practical Wireless Ethernet and TCP/IP Networking 3 Weeks

EIT Student
18 Practical Radio Telemetry Systems for Industry 3 Weeks

19 Practical SCADA Systems for Industry 3 Weeks

20 Motor Protection, Control and Maintenance Technologies 4 Weeks

21 Practical Power Distribution for Engineers and Technicians 4 Weeks

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The EIT Online
Learning Experience
Dedicated Learning Support Officers
As an online student, you
will benefit from EIT’s unique EIT students are supported by dedicated Learning Support
personalized synchronous delivery Officers (LSOs) for the duration of their studies. The LSO
team provide individualized support to each student based
methodology that encourages on their personal course requirements, enabling our students
you to advance your knowledge a greater chance of succeeding.
while balancing life and work If you choose to study a professional certificate, vocational
graduate certificate, diploma, or advanced diploma, one
commitments. person is dedicated to you for the duration of your studies.
Students studying our higher education programs will have a
committed LSO for each unit of study.
Remote and Virtual Labs
Our lab hosting platform connects you to remote and virtual
labs in real-time. Once connected, you will have access
to a wide range of engineering software and connected
hardware, which will be used in practical assessments.
Remote Labs
Electromeet connects you to hands-on remote labs in which
you control physical equipment and sensors equivalent to
the traditional university engineering lab. The practicals
are interactive, controllable, variable, and viewable over
webcams in real-time.
“Studying online with EIT made me manage my Virtual Labs
life in a great way. I can enjoy work life, family Electromeet hosts simulation software for a multitude of
time, and study at the same time.” engineering applications, including modeling and analysis,
science education, programming, power network design,
Ishmael Muumbe construct models, design and drafting, industrial process
control, and virtual plant field operations.
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Engaging and
Interactive
Live and Interactive Tutorials eLibrary
Students participate in live interactive tutorials with lecturers We pride ourselves on providing you with quality learning
and other students. You are not simply given recorded videos resources. All teaching materials are delivered via our
to watch on your own. learning management system, Moodle, including lecture
and tutorial slides, and a comprehensive reading list. We
Tutorials are live, interactive sessions conducted over also provide access to an extensive online eLibrary and
the Internet using advanced web-conferencing software. a wide range of engineering-focused library collections,
Students join the lecturer and other participants from around including over 160 technical engineering manuals.
the world in an online ‘virtual classroom.’ You are able to
watch a presentation and communicate with the lecturer The eLibrary also contains additional information to
and other students in real-time with audio, a chatbox, and a support students, including referencing guidelines, links
variety of other interactive activities. and guides to open-access resources, and thesis papers
written by our master’s graduates.
These tutorials will help to keep you motivated and engaged
throughout the duration of the program. They usually
last between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on student
interaction.
Flexibility
Dates and times of live tutorials are communicated to
students when they are enrolled onto their units in the
learning management system for the upcoming study period.
We endeavor to provide dates and times of live tutorials for
students in various timezones, so that students can attend.
All live webinars are recorded and made available to students
through our Learning Management System to watch as
often as desired. Student attendance to the live webinars is
monitored by our dedicated Learning Support Officers who
also audit the session and the lecturers or instructors to
ensure proper delivery.
“As a LSO I love supporting our students on their learning
journey and ensuring their experience with EIT is a positive
and rewarding one.”
Emily Levy
EIT Learning Support Officer
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Ready to apply?
To apply, please fill out the form on the course page and
one of our experienced Course Advisors will guide you
through the application process.

Alternatively you can contact your nearest EIT office by

telephone, please see our website for international EIT
Office contact details.

Entry Requirements
To gain entry into this program, you need to meet EIT’s
entry requirements. All program entry requirements are
available on the course page.

Applying for Credit

Scholarships & Grants
EIT provides partial scholarships based upon academic
merit for both current and future students.
Please find eligibility criteria and how to apply by visiting
our scholarships page here.
Applications for credit are assessed on a case-by-case
basis.
The total amount of credit granted will vary for each
student based on previous qualifications and/or work
experience.

Please note, the cut-off date for scholarship applications For more information, please refer to our Credit and
is one month prior to your desired intake. Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

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