| Effective Term: | 2026/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Industrial Automation and IoT |
| Unit ID: | ENGRG3304 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 030701 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of Industrial Automation and the Internet of Things (IoT), with a focus on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial sensors, actuators, and smart IoT devices. Students will gain hands-on experience in the design, programming, installation, and maintenance of automation systems used in modern industrial environments. The unit emphasises practical application, system integration, and the use of real-time data for monitoring and control, equipping students with the essential skills required to implement and manage intelligent, connected industrial systems. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | |  | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Explain PLC programming language and AD/DA signal conversion and conversion precision. |
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| K2. | Interpret data shifting, data clearing and data movement in PLCs Arithmetic function programming applications. |
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| K3. | Explain the principles of industrial input and output devices. |
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| K4. | Describe the use of IoT devices are used in industrial automation settings. |
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| Skills: |
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| S2. | Handle industrial data and programming applications for industrial process control. |
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| S3. | Design and select appropriate IoT devices for use in automation systems. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply advanced mechatronics engineering techniques to control systems and processes using PLCs |
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| A2. | Design and analyze industrial automation systems and/or process. |
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| Unit Content: |
- Physical principles of sensors and actuators as industrial input/output components for automation systems
- Application of IoT devices in industrial automation and smart manufacturing
- Overview of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and their key elements
- PLC programming techniques for control and automation tasks
- System integration of sensors, actuators, PLCs, and IoT devices
- Design and implementation of industrial automation systems using PLCs
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K2, K4, S1, S2, A1, A2 | Experimental work and / or projects to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit. | Reports, demonstrations | 20 - 40% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1 | Relevant tasks and problems to enforce understanding of the students and help in gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit. | Assignments, quizzes | 20 - 40% | | 3. | K1, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2 | Questions and problems related to the unit contents. | Exams / Tests | 40 - 60% |
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