Industrial Automation Engineering is a rapidly advancing field focused on the design, operation, and optimization of automated industrial systems used across manufacturing, energy, mining, transportation, utilities, and process industries. As industries continue to adopt smarter technologies and digitally connected systems, there is an increasing demand for engineers with practical technical knowledge and the ability to work with modern automation solutions.
This Undergraduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering is designed to provide you with foundational engineering knowledge and applied technical skills relevant to industrial automation environments.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Throughout the program, you will develop an understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles that support automation engineering, while gaining exposure to essential industry practices such as engineering drawing, computer-aided design, process instrumentation, and control systems. You will explore how automated systems are used to improve operational efficiency, precision, reliability, and safety within industrial settings. The program also introduces you to the principles behind instrumentation and control technologies commonly used to monitor and manage industrial processes.
By completing this course, you will build a strong academic foundation for further engineering study while developing practical knowledge that can support entry-level technical roles within engineering and industrial sectors.
You must complete 12 credit points comprising four common units. There are no electives in this program. The full-time program duration is six months over 1 semester (or part-time equivalent). For further study, graduates may consider EIT’s Bachelor of Science (Industrial Automation Engineering).
Please refer to the current teach-out program structure here.
| Semester | Unit Code | Subjects | Credit Points |
| Semester 1 | BSC101 | Engineering Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| Semester 1 | BSC103 | Engineering Physics and Materials | 3 |
| Semester 1 | BSC104 | Engineering Drawing and CAD | 3 |
| Semester 1 | BSC111 | Process Instrumentation and Control | 3 |
Entry is available to applicants who hold one of the following:
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
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 these English language proficiency requirements are generally through (but not limited to):
Note: All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Our courses are delivered by experienced engineers and technical experts from around the world. Many have tackled real-world engineering challenges and bring practical, applied knowledge directly into the classroom.
We draw from a global pool of instructors and lecturers across our organisation. Explore our full team of expert educators on the Instructors & Lecturers page here.
Please note: Not all lecturers and instructors listed on this page will teach every course. The team teaching your course will be confirmed as part of your course enrolment.
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Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). The Undergraduate Certificate is a new, formally recognized qualification that has been added to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Its indicative AQF equivalence is AQF level 6.
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This course is classified as Level 6 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
This course may use the following software:
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering is a pathway into the Bachelor of Science (Industrial Automation Engineering), subject to meeting admission requirements and successful completion of the course. Students can receive up to 12 credits towards the Bachelor of Science (Industrial Automation Engineering) upon successful completion of the course. This allows you to continue your studies with advanced standing and build on the knowledge gained in this program.
Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:
Our undergraduate certificates take six months to complete full time. Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week per unit learning the program material, completing assessment and attending tutorials. After enrolment the maximum time allowed to complete all units is 3 years.
Application Deadline:
You must submit your application at least four weeks prior to the start date to be considered for your desired intake.
Census Date:
A census date is the date at which an enrolment is considered to be final. Any withdrawal you make after the study period census date will incur an academic penalty (for example, a fail grade) and a financial penalty (for example, no refund of your student contribution or tuition fees). See our current census dates.
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