Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control

You will develop the skills required to assemble, set up, fault and maintain automated equipment associated with circuits and systems.

Industrial automation and process control is a key trade area allowing many processes to run with minimal supervision.

You’ll learn technical skills including:

assembly and set up of electrical and pneumatic control systems programming of logic controllers and SCADA systems automation and process control problem solving and fault finding industrial machinery repair and maintenance.

As part of your studies you will also learn the skills to supervise plant maintenance programs and provide technical advice to process staff.

To be awarded UEE43211 Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control, a student must successfully complete the following units of competency, comprising of:

• all core units, and;

• a combination of elective units achieving a total weighting of 760 points, of which:

• units may be selected, which does not exceed a maximum value of two hundred and twenty (220) points, from Group A;

• units may be selected, which does not exceed a maximum value of five hundred and forty (540) points, from Group B, and;

• units must be selected, with a minimum value of two hundred and twenty (220) and does not exceed a maximum value of seven hundred and sixty (760) points, from Group C.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Note: Units from Group A, include imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses which are first packaged at AQF Level 4. If units have not been assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be ten (10) points.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• UEENEED104A - Use engineering applications software on personal computers
• UEENEEE038B - Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
• UEENEEE101A - Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
• UEENEEE102A - Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
• UEENEEE104A - Solve problems in d.c. circuits
• UEENEEE107A - Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
• UEENEEE117A - Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures
• UEENEEE119A - Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits
• UEENEEE124A - Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
• UEENEEE137A - Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
• UEENEEI138A - Provide solutions to extra low voltage (ELV) electro-pneumatic control systems and drives
• UEENEEK145A - Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures
• UEPOPS202B - Apply quality systems to work
• UEPOPS337B - Maintain quality systems within the team
• UEPOPS416B - Monitor the implementation of the enterprise's production-maintenance quality control procedures

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

• BSBINN301A - Promote innovation in a team environment
• UEENEEC001B - Maintain documentation
• UEENEEC002B - Source and purchase material / parts for installation or service jobs
• UEENEEC003B - Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
• UEENEEC010B - Deliver a service to customers
• UEENEED101A - Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
• UEENEEE020B - Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

Group B

• UEENEED102A - Assemble, set-up and test computing devices
• UEENEED146A - Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN)
• UEENEEG101A - Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
• UEENEEG102A - Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
• UEENEEG106A - Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
• UEENEEI150A - Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
• UEENEEP024A - Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 volt supply
• UEENEEP025A - Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply
• UEENEEP026A - Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

Group C

• UEENEED117A - Install and configure network systems for internetworking
• UEENEEI151A - Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
• UEENEEI152A - Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
• UEENEEI155A - Develop structured programs to control external devices

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at Victoria University Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the training package and be assessed as appropriate by Victoria University Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification provides competencies to assemble, set up and program, fault find, repair and maintain automated equipment, apparatus, associated circuits and systems. It includes the supervision of plant maintenance programs and providing technical advice to process staff.