Automation is just one of the Industry 4.0 trends being used to improve the efficiency of organisations and utilising new and emerging technologies to automate processes in industries such as manufacturing and mining. With this course, you can be ahead of the curve and start your path to a job of the future!
This qualification is perfect if you want to get an entry level job in a workplace using autonomous technologies, or get an apprenticeship in this field.
You'll be able to develop a good understanding of the emerging technologies in the resources sector, and learn how automation is innovating mobile and fixed plant operations; and get an introduction to working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and autonomous process control operations.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! No course fees apply!
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Gain hands-on experience in autonomous technologies, explore mobile and fixed plant operations, and master Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Ideal for entry-level positions or apprenticeships, this qualification propels school students into the forefront of the evolving job landscape.
This qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge to safely work within an autonomous workplace, demonstrate awareness of what an autonomous workplace is, how it operates, what unique safety systems are present, how the human-machine interface operates and what, why and how data is used within such workplaces.
A familiarisation to the control systems used within industry, the various programming techniques employed and the relevant industry standards governing such systems is also covered.
This course would appeal to students who have a keen interest in IT and robotics. Automation is the creation and application of technologies to produce and deliver goods and services with minimal human intervention. Automation technologies, techniques and processes improve the efficiency, reliability, and/or speed of many tasks previously performed by humans.
Successful completion of the course will see students gain an understanding through interaction with simulated plant operations and robotics. The course prepares students to be work-ready as a trainee or apprentice in an industries which are rapidly becoming more automated including, but not limited to: mining, refining and oil and gas.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
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