SEE710 - Industrial Automation
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in S460, S461, S462, S463, S465, S466, S467: SEJ302 and completion of 18 credits points or Unit Chair approval. For students enrolled in S550, S751, S756, S757, S758, S759, S787: Nil. For students enrolled in courses outside of the School of Engineering: Unit Chair approval. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 2 x 1 hour seminars per week, and 7 x 3 hour practical experience (laboratory) per trimester. Students are required to attend and participate in laboratory activities for this unit at scheduled sessions during the trimester. |
Content
In this unit, students will study industrial automation, focusing on programming with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and industrial automation protocols and standards. Additionally, students will acquire industry experience by addressing practical problems related to industrial automation using industry-standard PLC programming tools.
Unit fee information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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Hurdle requirements
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve a mark of at least 50% in AT2 Laboratory report.