52914WA Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics

The Graduate Certificate is an intensive part-time program, delivered over six months. The program is composed of six units, each delivered over four weeks as per below.

This program is designed to meet the specialized needs of industry. The participants emerge from the course able to demonstrate specialized and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge required to develop viable mechatronic solutions.

Specifically, graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics will be able to:

• Identify and explain the fundamental concepts and characteristics of electronic circuits as applied in mechatronics
• Determine appropriate robotic mechanisms that can be applied in a range of applications
• Apply the principles and knowledge of kinematics and control theory to the planning and operation of sustainable mechatronic projects
• Apply a broad knowledge of the fundamental aspects of embedded systems, specifically related to robotics and autonomous systems, necessary for effective mechatronics design
• Investigate, interpret, and assess a broad range of applications in mechatronics
• Manage mechatronic development projects in scenarios associated with robotics and autonomous systems
• Apply a broad knowledge of tools and techniques to select, operate, troubleshoot and maintain mechatronics applications
• Recognize and enhance current and future technologies and applications in mechatronics
• Assist with formulating and communicating effective holistic strategies in relation to mechatronics projects and business cases
• Manage self-autonomy to achieve objectives within organisations that have outputs based on technological application and develop professional practice in the field
• Communicate professionally and effectively

This is an advanced postgraduate program designed for individuals who may already have a relevant undergraduate qualification or higher. If lacking this, students must show relevant and substantial experience in the subject area (subject to the approval of the Dean) combined with evidence of continuing professional development. All applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must have completed at least a 3-year Bachelor degree in engineering, science or technology or equivalent in a related field;

OR

An applicant with other tertiary qualifications with relevant vocational practice in an engineering, science or technology related role may be considered for entry as judged by the admissions committee

OR

At least 3 years’ work experience in engineering, science or technology field (the applicant would be required to submit other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates the potential to pursue graduate studies)

AND

Satisfactory English language proficiency at an English pass level in a Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent; OR

A specified level of achievement in a recognised English language test such as IELTS (or equivalent) at a score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5); OR

Satisfactory completion of another course offered by EIT, or delivered by another tertiary institution in English.

Note: All applications are considered on a case-by-case basis

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VET Student Loan (VSL) Program is available for this course:

This means eligible students can use a VET Student Loan to pay their tuition fees up to a maximum loan cap amount, to be repaid through the Australian Taxation System.

If you have been approved for a VET Student Loan, the borrowed amount will be incurred as a debt that is repayable to the Commonwealth government.

Click here to learn more about your eligibility and applying for VET Student Loan (VSL) on this course.

Payment Methods

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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) to deliver in all Australian states. EIT delivers this program to students worldwide.

This course is classified as Level 8 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Find out more about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition.

Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:

• Mechatronics and robotics engineering
• Process control, commissioning and production management
• Plant, factory and building automation
• Systems integration
• Field service engineering
• Product development
• Control systems engineering
• Supply chain management, quality assurance, and sales
• Operations, maintenance, field services, and technical support
• Automation research and development
• Industrial project management and business development

Program leader for this program is Dr Hadi Harb.

Software may involve the following:

• Circuit analysis, including feedback performance, sensors and interfacing, logic, and design
• Motion modeling
• Time-sharing operating system examples
• Embedded system design
• Process (control loop) tuning
• Feedback control system
• 3D robotic modeling
• Algorithm development and analysis

You are expected to spend approximately 10-15 hours per week attending live webinars, learning the program material and completing assessments. This includes attending weekly webinars that run for about 60 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 70% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.

This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take 6 months to complete.

EIT understands that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.

Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.

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