| 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: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate high-level skills to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups Students will be required to display (in person and/or online) high-level skills in-person and/or online in: • Effective verbal and non-verbal communication via a range of synchronous and asynchronous methods • Active listening for meaning and influencing • High-level empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating extended conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams | 2 - No | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply leadership skills and behaviours Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating, contributing to, and enabling collegial environments • Showing self-awareness and the ability to self-reflect for personal growth • Inspiring and enabling others • Making informed and evidence-based decisions through consultation with others • Displaying initiative and ability to solve problems | 2 - No | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments, using their imagination to create new ideas Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically on complex problems • Synthesising, evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Proposing alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts through deep inquiry • Proposing creative solutions in problem solving | 1 - Yes | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work proficiently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks Students will be required to display high-level skills in: • Finding, accessing, collating, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and appropriately and securely sharing complex digital information at a high-level • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Using digital tools appropriately to conduct research • Contributing proficiently to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and utilising digital learning opportunities | 1 - Yes | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to think ethically and sustainably. Students will be required to display skills in: • The responsible conduct of research • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in multiple global economic environmental and societal contexts • Demonstrating commitment to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Generating research solutions which are sustainable,ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable • Extending lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Demonstrate extended actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | 2 - No |
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| | 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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