Due to rapid developments and evolving technology, the world is becoming increasingly automated. As a result of this, there is a critical shortage of industrial automation, instrumentation, control engineers, technicians, and technologists around the world.

EIT’s School of Industrial Automation will equip you with skills and expertise in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, which are critical in this fast-moving work environment.

Students will study subjects which include: process control, instrumentation, control valves, process plant layout, piping design, tuning of process loops, SCADA, PLCs, advanced process control (APC), boiler control, hazardous areas, safety instrumentation (IEC 61511 and IEC 61508), HAZOPs, industrial data communications, networking, deviceNet and Fieldbus, industrial wireless, radio telemetry systems, shielding/EMC/EMI, and noise reduction.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity 


The Professional Certificate will help you acquire the essential skills needed to protect industrial control systems from various cyber threats. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
1 April 2025
Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • UK
Intake Dates
7 October 2025

52914WA Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics 


The 52914WA Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics is a postgraduate program designed to deliver advanced, practical knowledge in mechatronics, focusing on career-oriented skills. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 6 Months
Course Type
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
6 May 2025

52911WA Graduate Certificate in Internet of Things (loT) for Engineering (Foundations)


Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is the most sort after technology trend in current situation. This course enables participants to understand the basics of IoT, its protocols, and its application areas. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Data Coms and IT
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 6 Months
Course Type
  • Vocational Graduate Certificate
  • Data Comms & Industrial IT
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
4 March 2025

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Industrial Automation)


The Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Industrial Automation) program offers eight core units that address the growth and new technologies in the industrial automation industry. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 12 Months
Course Type
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Graduate Diploma
Intake Dates
30 June 2025

Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Internet of Things


Internet of Things (IoT) is the most sort after technology trend in current situation. This course covers the basics of IoT, its protocols, and its application areas including agriculture, space, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, water, mining, and more. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Data Coms and IT
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Data Comms & Industrial IT
  • UK
Intake Dates
13 May 2025
Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Civil Engineering
  • Online Electrical Engineering
  • Online Industrial Automation
  • Online Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 6 Months
Course Type
  • Undergrad Certificate
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates

On-Campus – Doctor of Engineering


Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge. Learn more


Location
  • Perth
  • Melbourne
Delivery Mode
  • On-Campus
Duration
  • 36 Months
Course Type
  • Doctor of Engineering
Intake Dates
4 August 2025
Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • UK
Intake Dates
10 June 2025

Professional Certificate of Competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & SCADA Systems


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to get practical skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and SCADA systems Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
15 April 2025

Professional Certificate of Competency in Instrumentation, Automation and Process Control


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain practical knowledge of selection, installation, and commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control valves Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
11 March 2025

Professional Certificate of Competency in IEC 61850 Based Substation Automation


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the techniques required to use and apply IEC 61850 to substation automation, hydropower plants, wind turbines, and distributed energy resources as productively and economically as possible. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Data Coms and IT
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
13 May 2025
Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Electrical Engineering
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 18 Months
Course Type
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
1 April 2025

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hazardous Areas and Intrinsic Safety For Engineers and Technicians


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the different types of protection, maintenance of safety equipment, and requirements for working with hazardous areas. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • UK
Intake Dates
19 August 2025

52872WA Advanced Diploma of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering


Delivered with a strong practical focus and covers a variety of skills such as electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, computers, and control systems. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 18 Months
Course Type
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
1 April 2025

52886WA Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation Engineering


Delivered with a strong practical focus. It covers a variety of skills such as instrumentation, automation and process control, industrial data communications, process plant layout, project and financial management, and chemical engineering. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 18 Months
Course Type
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
1 April 2025

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers


Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the basics of electrical engineering, the fundamentals of electrical design, and how to integrate electrical engineering knowledge into the other disciplines within a corporation. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
4 November 2025

Professional Certificate of Competency in Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance


Designed for engineers and technicians who need a solid understanding of the fundamentals of their control valve design, installation, and troubleshooting. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
7 October 2025

52882WA Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities


Delivered with a strong practical focus and covers a variety of skills such as electrical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 18 Months
Course Type
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
1 April 2025

Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms


Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical knowledge in operating and navigating RSLogix 5000 software and associated platforms. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • UK
Intake Dates
9 September 2025

Undergraduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering


Upon completion of this undergraduate certificate, you will have fundamental knowledge, skills, and understanding of Industrial Automation engineering disciplines. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 6 Months
Course Type
  • Undergrad Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates

Online – Bachelor of Science (Industrial Automation Engineering)


Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, and industrial automation. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 3 Years Full-Time
Course Type
  • Bachelors
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
28 July 2025

Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering


Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and expertise in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, and industrial automation. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 6 Months
Course Type
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
30 June 2025

Online – Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation)


Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and expertise in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, and industrial automation. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 24 Months
Course Type
  • Masters
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
30 June 2025

On-Campus – Master Of Engineering (Industrial Automation)


Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and expertise in the latest developing technologies in instrumentation, process control, and industrial automation Learn more


Location
  • Perth
  • Melbourne
Delivery Mode
  • On-Campus
  • Masters
  • On-Campus Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 24 Months
Course Type
  • Masters
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
4 August 2025

Doctor of Engineering


Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
Duration
  • 36 Months
Course Type
  • Doctor of Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Data Comms & Industrial IT
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates
28 July 2025