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Programming Methods for Modern Industrial Automation

Learn modern industrial programming skills to connect factory equipment to the cloud, analyse data, and solve real-world automation challenges.

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Industrial automation has significantly changed in recent years through the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). Remote access to sites is now common practice as well as process data being stored in cloud-based systems. 

This micro-credential provides learners with up-to-date knowledge and hands-on practical skills in industrial control systems, edge devices, and networking, as well as an introduction to machine learning.

This course is best suited to engineers, programmers or those with a background in programming or a similar field.  

This micro-credential will involve a volume of learning of approximately 40 hours of student effort.
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Pricing $1,950

Breakdown of the Course/Module

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

  • Program industrial controllers using industry standard programming languages
  • Connect and configure an edge device to send process data from the plant to a cloud-based system
  • Create dashboards and query process data in order to extract meaningful information
  • Fault find and troubleshoot all aspects of the control system architecture
  • Understand what is possible with machine learning in the workplace.

 

Dr Gary Allwood

About your trainer

Dr Gary Allwood
Training and Operations Manager

Dr Gary Allwood is Training and Operations Manager at Skills Lab, responsible for developing and delivering industrial digitalisation micro-credentials and qualifications. Gary has a Bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics, and a first-class honours degree in physics, as well as a PhD in Engineering/Physics which focused on developing novel fibre optic-based sensors for industrial applications. Gary specialises in control engineering, SCADA, sensors, optical fibres and optoelectronics, completing several industry-recognised courses in industrial automation and control, and software engineering.

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At this time, there is no funding available for this micro-credential. Pricing information is available on this page.

Yes, our micro-credentials can be stacked, which means that learners can make continuous progress towards a certificate or diploma qualification, completed at a pace that suits you.

The USI is a code made up of 10 numbers and letters which is assigned to individual students and remains with the student for life. The USI is used to create a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications awarded to you in Australia. You can access your online records by logging in onto the USI portal. Read more getting a USI here.

With our cyber physical training, you can complete the course from anywhere, as long as you have a reliable internet connection. Many users have found having two screens to be easier. Information on how to access training platforms will be emailed to you prior to the course commencing.

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