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Master of Engineering
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Introduction
There is a global shortage of automation, instrumentation and control engineers due mainly to restructuring
VALUE plus!
and rapid growth of new industries and technologies. The respected International Society of Automation As part of the incredible value we have built
(ISA) estimated that at least 15,000 new automation engineers are needed annually in the US alone. Many into this program, you also receive:
industrial automation businesses throughout the world comment on the difficulty in finding experienced
automation engineers despite paying outstanding salaries. • 50% OFF two IDC Technologies Video
The Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) perfectly addresses this gap in the industrial automation Courses*
industry by providing a career-oriented, practical course with a strong theoretical underpinning. The or
program's twelve core units, and project thesis, provide you with the practical knowledge and skills
required. Students with a background in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control, or industrial • Two places at any IDC Technologies
computer systems engineering can benefit from this program. conference (conference component only,
excludes workshop if available)*
The content has been carefully designed to provide you with relevant concepts and the tools required in
today’s fast-moving work environment. For example, Power Engineering covers major equipment and plus
technologies used in power systems, including power generation, transmission and distribution networks. • A library of technical eBooks
Programmable Logic Controllers covers in-depth principles of operation of programmable controllers,
networking, distributed controllers, and program control strategies. Industrial Process Control Systems All of this is valued at over US$3500!
combines the process identification and feedback control design with a broad understanding of the You may also be eligible for a tax deduction on
your personal income tax – contact your tax
hardware, system architectures and software techniques widely used to evaluate and implement complex
advisor for more information.
control solutions. Industrial Instrumentation identifies key features of widely used measurement
techniques and transducers combined with microprocessor devices to create robust and reliable industrial *to be used within 2 years of program registration and
subject to availability. Your fee for this program must be up to
instruments. Process Engineering will enable students to evaluate and apply complex process calculations date. The offer does not include travel, accommodation or
through application of control principles. Industrial Data Communications provides the requisite knowledge other costs. EIT is not responsible for cancellation or
postponement of IDC Technologies training options and
to manage modern field buses and industrial wireless systems. Safety Systems provides an introduction conferences. When registering for an IDC video course or
to the common safety philosophy of hazard identification, risk management and risk-based design of conference, please specify you are claiming the Value Plus
protection methods and functional safety systems. SCADA and DCS cover hardware and software systems, offer. Other conditions may apply at our discretion.
evaluation of typical DCS and SCADA systems and configuration of DCS controllers. Special Topics enable
students to incorporate current technologies and the knowledge acquired from the entire course and thus
solve complex industrial automation problems.
The Project Thesis, as the capstone of the course, requires a high level of personal autonomy and
accountability, and reinforces the knowledge and skill base developed in the preceding units. As a
significant research component of the course, this project will facilitate research, critical evaluation and the
application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative, enabling students to critique current
professional practice in the industrial automation industry.
Professional Recognition
This Master Degree is an academically accredited program by the Australian Government agency TEQSA
and does not currently provide entry-to-practice to Engineers Australia – Professional Engineering
status. Engineers Australia are considering this and other programs for those students desiring
professional status (e.g. CPEng).
The outcome of this review may or may not result in a student gaining chartered professional status if
he or she does not already possess this.
However, it is recommended that you directly approach your local professional engineering body for an
individual assessment and/or registration.
Students who successfully complete an EIT Master degree may be eligible to apply for Registered EIT Program Delivery
Professional Engineer (RPEng) status from Professionals Australia. Registered Professional Engineer
(RPEng) is a new alternative to existing registration schemes which focuses on quality, affordability and
Methodology
a streamlined application process. Professionals Australia has been approved by the Board of Not all eLearning is the same.
Professional Engineers Queensland to act as an assessment body which is the only legislated scheme
in Australia. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis and individuals would need to satisfy all
See why our live, fully mentored
criteria. We recommend individuals contact Professionals Australia. methodology is so unique
and successful.
Click on the link below:
www.eit.edu.au/eit-program-
delivery-methodology
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why EIT?
• History – EIT is a sister company of the well known and reputable engineering
training organization, IDC Technologies. IDC has been operating for over 20
years, from offices throughout the world, delivering practical short programs to
well over 500,000 engineers and technicians.
• Experience – Our lecturers are recruited from the top engineers/lecturers in
their fields, with extensive real engineering experience in industry. They are
highly skilled at presenting challenging concepts and ideas to students of
varying levels and abilities.
• Relevance – Programs are specifically designed by an international body of
industry experts, ensuring that you graduate with cutting-edge skills that are
valued by employers around the world.
• Recognition – With the internationalization of education, EIT ensures approval from a growing list of
reputable international accreditation agencies and industry bodies.
• Flexibility – EIT’s innovative online delivery model ensures that you have access to the best
lecturers and resources 24 hours a day. You can participate from anywhere in the world, as long as
you have an Internet connection. Live webinars and online remote laboratories provide an
interactive, practical learning experience, not just a ‘book on the web’.
• Support – You will have the constant support of a dedicated Learning Support Officer for the
duration of your studies. The learning support officer acts as a mentor who will assist you
throughout the program and acts as a facilitator for direct contact with the lecturers.
• Perspective – EIT is global in its reach. EIT’s current students join from over 100 countries giving
you a truly international perspective of industry.
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*Graduate Diploma of Industrial Automation: Students who successfully complete all units from year
We are Flexible with Your
one, as outlined above, can opt to receive EIT's Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Industrial Commitments
Automation). This provides a useful exit point as successful graduates will meet all competencies We understand that personal circumstances can
for industrial automation occupation-specific requirements, from academic, workplace, to industry- make it difficult to complete the program in the
sector technical competencies, according to the ISA and Automation Federations' Automation time available. We will be flexible about the time
Competency Model. you require to complete the program. You can
If students wish to finalize the Masters qualification after exiting at Grad Dip level, they will need to “pause and restart” by joining a subsequent
re-enrol and relinquish the Graduate Diploma testamur. intake (a rejoining fee may apply). We will allow
up to 5 years from your original start date to
complete the program.
For detailed information on the content and breakdown of units, You can withdraw from the program at any time
see pages 15 to 27 and receive an academic transcript for the units
you have completed. However, completion of all
units will earn you the EIT Master of Engineering
(Industrial Automation).
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Note: the above is an extract from Elsevier Knovel’s literature and is copyright Elsevier.
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“Good reputation, had attended good “Had completed programs previously. "Better choice of topic.” Rockwell RA
full-time programs previously.” Good content.” Woodside
Worley Parsons
“Industry recognition and
“I understood from friends that it is good recommendation by colleagues.”
“Program facilitator CV, ...reputation, quality.” Rio Tinto Rio Tinto
eLearning flexibility.”
SMK, New Zealand “Believed to be good quality based on “Seemed the most convenient option,
previous training programs I have done and it was!”
“Content tends to be practical and
in person.” BHP Billiton, South Africa CPIT, New Zealand
targeted.” MIPAC, Australia
“It was referred to me by a colleague and “Program content, ease of study option.”
“Non-vendor specific training and lower Nestle, South Africa
program costs with online training I have attended seminars run by IDC
capabilities.” Worley Parsons before. The program that I am currently “The content of the program made up
enrolled in also had all the outcomes my mind.”
“The content of the program and the way I was looking for to further my career.” Transportadora de gas del Norte, Argentina
the program was broken down were the Rio Tinto
key factors.” GEA Group “Its international recognition with body
“The program content was relevant to my endorsing certification. Easy to attend
“I can do those programs at my own free work environment and practical.” Alcoa lessons after work hours. Easy way of
time which made it more convenient program payment.”
for me.” “I have done a few IDC programs in the
Kinyara Sugar Ltd, Uganda
Iluka, Australia past and found them to be very good and
delivered by people with practical “The most practical and technical
“Content was applicable to my job and
knowledge of the subjects.” Kalgold offerings by the most qualified lecturers
industry. Taught by industry experts not
for distance learning.”
academics. E-room delivery mode. “It provides good online program delivery
Encana Natural Gas
Accreditation in various nations.” including its quality support structures.”
Sanofi Pasteur, Australia OneSteel “On line references, price, and various
time frames available to sit in on the
“Because it is specialist, and so many “The fact the I could do it online and it
class. Also, one more important item was
available programs.” Kacst, Saudi Arabia was in line with furthering my knowledge
being able to converse with the lecturer
“Covered all my criteria and gave me for work.” CAED, Australia
and class instead of working totally on
recognized qualifications on completion.” “It ticked all the boxes ... quality, my own.” Mitchell Technical Institute
Netafim suitability, depth, length.” “Program content. Accreditation of the
“I took a previous program, IDC [sister Powerco, New Zealand
training institution. Cost.”
company] is professional.” Cat Group “Better choice of topic.” Rockwell RA MODEC
“I have done other programs with IDC “Program was visible and relevant.” “Offer the correct program, timing and
[sister company] and was happy with Schneider Electric, UK affordable cost.”
the service provided.” GHD Folec, Brunei
“Program content seems practical and
“Convenience.” Rio Tinto
applicable. I already have a BSc where “Possibly the most recognized online
“Program interest and content.” the focus is on the theory. “ institution within my industry.”
ABB, Australia BHP Billiton, South Africa DRA, South Africa
Testimonials have been provided by past and current employees of the companies mentioned. Company endorsement should not be implied.
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What are the fees? What if I cannot join or I miss a live webinar?
EIT provides distance education to students located almost anywhere in the Webinars are recorded and available to students upon request. One
world – it is one of the very few truly global training institutes. Program fees requirement of the program is that you attend at least 70% of the live
are paid in a currency that is determined by the student’s location. A full list sessions. The live webinars offer the opportunity to interact with the
of fees in a currency appropriate for every country would be too complex list presenter and other participants from around the globe – an essential yet
here and, with today’s exchange rate fluctuations, difficult to maintain. enjoyable part of the learning process.
Please see page 6 for more information on fees. Circumstances such as on-site work can make attendance difficult at times.
To find out the fees for your location, contact us at eit@eit.edu.au . These situations need to be clearly communicated with your Learning
Support Officer. Feedback from the recordings may be required and
What do I need? assignment submission maintained.
An adequate Internet connection, a computer, speakers and, if possible, a
microphone. A headset is recommended. The necessary software and When will the sessions take place? When will I receive a
program materials are provided by us. webinar schedule?
The webinar schedule is not put together until after registrations close. The
Doesn’t it get boring? How can an eLearning program be reason for this is that the program is promoted globally and we often have
interactive? participants from several time zones. When you apply you will receive a
Boredom can be a risk in any form of learning; however, we use an questionnaire which will help us determine your availability. When all
interactive approach to our eLearning – with live sessions (instead of questionnaires are returned we create a schedule which will endeavor to
recordings) for most presentations. The webinar software allows everyone meet everyone’s requirements.
to interact and involves participants in group work; including hands-on
Each webinar may run 1 or 2 times depending on class size during each
exercises with simulation software and remote laboratories where possible.
presentation day and we try our best to ensure that at least one session
You can communicate with text messages, or live VoIP speech, or can even
falls into your requested time frames. Unfortunately this is not always
draw on the whiteboard during the sessions. This all helps to keep you
motivated and interested. possible due to the range of locations of both lecturers and students.Can
I complete the program in less time?
What do live webinars involve? Our programs actually require ‘attendance’ and participation at the live
These are live, interactive sessions over the Internet. You will join the webinars. The interaction which takes place is an important part of the
lecturer and other participants from around the world in an online ‘virtual learning process. Our experience has shown that the interactive classes
classroom’ where you are able to watch a presentation, and communicate work exceptionally well and students are far more likely to stay motivated,
with the lecturer and other students via audio, text messaging or drawing on enjoy the program, and complete the program successfully. See also ‘What
the whiteboard. Each webinar is between 60 and 90 minutes in duration if I cannot join or I miss a live webinar?’ In addition, accelerating the
and the sessions may be scheduled at 1 or 2 different times, depending on program would be quite onerous for most students.
class size, during the presentation day. This allows you to select the
session which is most convenient. How much time do I need? How long is the program?
The program reading and assignments may consume around 20 hours per
week. This will vary depending on the program subject matter and your
existing knowledge.
EIT does not use a traditional semester-based system, which means that
you can complete the qualification faster without long breaks. Units for the
Master program will be delivered over 4 terms per year. Students will take
2 units per term and be able to complete 8 units per year. There will be a
short break between terms.
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Dean of Engineering
Dr Steve Mackay PhD, BSc(ElecEng), BSc(Hons), MBA, MMR, CP Eng, FIE (Aust)
Steve has worked in engineering throughout Australia, Europe, Africa and North America for the past 30 years. A registered professional
engineer in electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering, he believes university engineering programs need to be strongly focused in
industry. He has presented numerous industrial automation and industrial data communications programs worldwide to over 18,000
engineers and technicians, and has a particular interest in practical and leading edge aspects of marketing, business and engineering
practice. He is a fellow of Engineers Australia. He has acted as the author or editor of over 30 engineering textbooks sold throughout the
world. He feels that all engineering businesses need to think globally and keep experimenting with new approaches. Currently, he is actively
involved in research and implementation of remote lab technology.
LECTURER
Steve M. Steyn MEng, BEng, PrEng, PMP
Steve is a Professional Engineer and certified Project Manager with nearly a decade of experience in the process control,
automation, GIS, product development and project management. He has full turnkey business management, financial
management and product development experience from running his own business for a while. He is also a specialist in robust
control and modelling, having a Masters degree in Engineering on Advanced Mathematical Control Systems. He later worked as
a Senior Engineer in a large international electric utility company, in charge of and project managing cutting edge MES,
Transmission & Distribution Asset management rollout, GIS, as well as R&D product and software development teams. Steve is
currently with EIT and IDC technologies, consulting and developing new academic courses, working on new business and product
development avenues, and creating new streams of revenue and product ventures.
LECTURER
Dr Ivan Fair PhD, PEng
Ivan Fair has extensive industrial and academic experience in telecommunications and data networking. He has been a research and
design engineer for both Bell Northern Research (now part of Nortel Networks) and MPR TelTech Ltd. furthering their development of
advanced fiber optic systems. It was during this industrial experience that he became interested in the area of coding for data
communication networks, and returned to the academic environment to focus on this topic. After receiving his doctorate, he joined
Dalhousie University in Halifax before moving to the University of Alberta where he is now a Professor in the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering. In addition to teaching communications and data networking programs, he supervises research projects and
graduate students in these areas which has resulted in over 90 publications.
Ivan has held various administrative positions at university, and continues to be active in voluntary professional activities. He recently assisted Engineers Canada with
their development of an Electrical Engineering syllabus, and is currently a member of the Board of Examiners for the Association of Engineers, Geologists, and
Geophysicists of Alberta.
LECTURER
John Piperides BE(Electrical)
John is a professional electrical engineer with over 25 years experience in industrial maintenance, production, management, sales and
improvement. He has held management positions in several manufacturing and sales companies. His diverse responsibilities have
included contract negotiation, authoring and responsibility of departmental budgets, daily management of over 20 reports, practice of
cGMP, auditing in a pharmaceutical plant, and system administration and programming of diverse IT and embedded systems. He has been
directly involved with industries including building management, pest control, mining, power utilities, food, pharmaceutical, steel,
building products, sugar, paper and pulp, rail and airports.
John has completed many years of further education including developing, writing and delivering many work based courses and
seminars. He has spent 10 years as a part time teacher at TAFE in electrical engineering, and 15 years delivering structured courses in
thermography, power quality, instrument safety, motor drive theory, PLC, SCADA, and pest inspection.
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LECTURER
Dr. Stanislaw Paul Maj PhD, MSc(Computer & Network Systems Eng), BSc(Hons)(Combined Sciences)
In 1990, Paul was appointed Adjunct Professor at the Technical University of Denmark’s Institute of Automatic Control Systems. The
Technical University of Denmark is one of the leading universities in Europe. He was responsible for teaching the industrial
applications of microprocessors and networking technologies and after winning a competitive grant commissioned a pilot plant with
the associated control systems.
As Associate Professor in the Australian University sector he was responsible for teaching computer and network systems
engineering. In this capacity he twice won a university teaching award for excellence – one of only three staff to have achieved this
distinction. In addition to this he received a National Carrick Citation Award for the development of a world class curriculum.
As Deputy Chairman on the educational sub-committee of the Institute of Instrumentation & Control in Western Australia (IICA-WA) he was instrumental in the
development of first degree in Instrumentation and Control in Australia.
His work received international recognition. Paul was invited to collaborate with some of the world’s leading organizations responsible for defining international
standards and educational best practices.
He was the first Australian invited to be a reviewer for the American National Science Foundation (NSF) program and curriculum improvement program held in
Washington, DC. Paul was the first Australian to be a judge for three IEEE International Education Awards for Academics. The IEEE is the world’s largest
professional body for the advancement of technology.
LECTURER
Dr Srinivas Shastri PhD, MBA, BSc(Eng)
Srinivas has worked in a variety of roles ranging from process engineering to academia and has gained experience in a number of areas. He
has worked across cultures in India, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia.
Srinivas started off as a process engineer and then moved to industrial research culminating in the development of a model of the complex
hydrometallurgical process of hydrogen reduction of nickel. As a Research Engineer, Srinivas worked on an optimization solution for a
refinery in Singapore before embarking on research into Alarm Management. The software was successfully implemented in a large
refinery, and the research group has spun off into a company. In a faculty role, he had the pleasure of mentoring and developing young
engineers while continuing to build strong links with industry. Entering the alternative energy industry, he led the modelling effort of the
Shale to Liquid process and significantly contributed to the design of a 115,000 bpd commercial facility.
Srinivas is currently developing, in addition to traditional process engineering support, areas of alternative energy technologies, scoping studies, and is actively involved
in Business Development.
LECTURER
Terry Cousins MBL, BSc(Elec Eng), BComm, PrEng
Terry has over 30 years of experience in electrical power and distribution systems in various South African industries including
the mining and steel sectors, with national companies such as ISCOR and Chamber of Mines Research.
He is currently a director of TLC Engineering Solutions who develops a wide range of instrumentation and measurement systems for
industry. He also presents numerous programs on electrical power distribution and power quality, both in South Africa and
throughout the world.
Terry is a Senior Member of the SAIEE, and a Member of the IEEE (USA) and has also has served on the South African National
Standards committee for power quality instruments (SANS 1816). Terry is an accredited professional with the Green Building
Council of Australia.
LECTURER
John Lawrence MSc, BSc(Hons)
In today's hyped up world, one is hesitant to describe anyone as 'outstanding', but John Lawrence has distinguished himself over
the last 20 years with excellent program reviews.
John has 20 years of experience as a project and departmental manager for a multinational oil company, focusing on designing and
managing the infrastructure of the telecommunications, data communications and IT systems. In the past 5 years, John has worked
extensively for a number of multi-national clients, managing projects including facilities management, budgeting and financial
forecasting.
When John is not consulting or lecturing, he enjoys increasing his own skills by reading and writing about state-of-the-art technology
topics and how to optimize Return On Investment (ROI) for the overall IT infrastructure. John is a dedicated professional who has trained engineers and
technicians throughout the world.
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LECTURER
Behrouz Ghorbanian MIEAust, MSc, BSc(Eng)
Behrouz started his career in the oil and gas industry where his role got him involved in the maintenance and repair of electronic
and navigational marine equipment (VHF and SSB radios, Sat Nav, engine control panels etc). He then moved to the power
industry and was involved in the design, installation, and commissioning of substations mainly for consultancies and utilities.
He has also established a good reputation in teaching power system protection over his long term services lecturing at Curtin
University, and also over the period he worked as a Protection Engineer in New Zealand.
Over the past years, Behrouz has been involved in many major projects across Australia (Port Hedland, Barrow Island, Tamar Valley,
Karratha, and Newman for example). His most recent experience is related to cost estimation and risk assessment of major
substation projects with a special focus on the secondary systems (Protection, COMMS, SCADA). He has also worked as an Engineering Manager and Senior
Project Engineer on major copper mine projects overseas.
Behrouz has also gained good knowledge in substation design, HV cables sizing and installation, transmission system design, earthing system design and
applications, and power system protection design and applications.
LECTURER
Deon Reynders MBA, BSc, BEng (Electro-technical), BSc Eng (Hons) (Electronics)
Deon is an Electronics Engineer with over 40 years postgraduate experience encompassing middle management, engineering
consulting, management consulting, hardware and software development, systems engineering, project management, marketing,
and industrial relations. He has experience of both large and small business environments. He also is an experienced teacher with
HOD and Governing Board experience at University level.
His current areas of specialisation include Information Technology (IT ) with an industrial focus, Radio Telemetry Systems, Industrial
Networking (LAN technology), and Internet technologies and applications including TCP /IP , the use of Web technologies for process
control and OPC . Over the past 15 years he has provided consulting and training services to clients in the USA, Canada, Ireland, the
UK, South Africa, Botswana, Trinidad, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt.
He is co-author of several technical books, of which two (Industrial Data Networks and Modern SCADA Protocols) have been published by Butterworths
(Newnes). Deon has prepared course material and presented to thousands of engineers and technicians all over the world. Topics include industrial data
communications, industrial networking (including fieldbuses and device networks), radio telemetry systems, Ethernet, TCP/IP, OPC , network security, and
financial management for engineers and technicians.
LECTURER
Hadi Harb PhD, MEng, MSc
Hadi has more than 15 years of experience in the development and management of Artificial Intelligence and Audio Signal
Processing projects.
From 2000 to 2004 he pursued his PhD working on content-based multimedia indexing. He then worked as a research engineer at
Centrale Lyon Innovation SA from 2004 to 2006. During his PhD and research engineer work period, he participated in many R&D
projects in collaboration with world-class institutions such as INRIA, France Télécom R&D and IRCAM. He issued for 2 patents and
published 17 articles in known international scientific journals and conference proceedings.
From 2006 to 2015 he co-founded and managed Ghanni, a company specialized in multimedia content recommendation and
identification. Several European radio stations and websites licensed Ghanni’s music recommendation technology. In 2015 he restructured Ghanni to transform
it into a consultancy company in the domain of Artificial Intelligence where he acts as the principle consultant. His current interests are in the application of
Artificial Intelligence techniques to natural language understanding and human-like process control.
Hadi holds a MEng (2000) in electrical-electronic engineering. He earned his MSc in 2001 and PhD in 2004 both in computer science from the Institut National
des Sciences Appliquées INSA Lyon, and the Ecole Centrale de Lyon respectively.
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LECTURER
Robert Holm PhD, MIEEE
After completing his studies in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (MEng) and applied mathematics (BSc Hons) in 1997, Robert
worked in industry as a power electronics design engineer. The design of electrical machines was his next pursuit, and he completed
a PhD at TU Delft in the Netherlands on this subject. His thesis project was not only an academic study, but very practical: a high-
speed permanent-magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) was built from his design and mounted as part of a flywheel in a
passenger bus in Eindhoven, where it was in active service for several years.
Upon his return to South Africa, Robert worked in teaching and research at two universities: University of Johannesburg (UJ) and
North-West University (NWU). While at NWU, he designed three more high-speed PMSMs for industrial and research applications. He
was also involved with solar, wind and hydrogen energy systems. Next, Robert ventured into the gold mining industry by working
for Gold Fields Mining Innovations as electrical engineer, where he completed novel electromechanical and power electronics designs for mining robots. His
experience in mining robotics then lead him to the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), where he currently works in field robotics
software development.
His current activities include power electronics, drives and power systems for robots, control systems, software engineering, mathematical modeling, computer
vision, localization, mapping, sensors and systems engineering. Robert's previous career experience includes proficiency with transformers, switchgear, power
systems and other high-power electrical engineering, electrical machines, electronics, embedded design, industrial power systems and renewable energy.
LECTURER
Akhtar Kalam PhD, MS, BSc, BScEng
Professor Akhtar Kalam has been at Victoria University, Melbourne since 1985 and a former Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Health,
Engineering and Science for 7 years. He is currently the Discipline Group Leader of Electrical, Electronic and Sports Engineering.
He has wide experience in educational institutions and industry across four continents. He received his B.Sc. and B.Sc. Engineering
from Calcutta University and Aligarh Muslim University, India in 1969 and 1973 respectively. He completed his MS and Ph.D. at the
University of Oklahoma, USA and the University of Bath, UK in 1975 and 1981 respectively. He has worked with Ingersoll Rand and
other electrical manufacturers. He has held teaching appointments at the University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq and Capricornia
Institute of Advanced Education, Rockhampton, Queensland.
He is regularly invited to deliver lectures, work on industrial projects and examine external thesis overseas. His major areas of interests are power system
analysis, communication, control, protection, renewable energy, smart grid, IEC61850 implementation and cogeneration systems. He has been actively
engaged in the teaching of Energy Systems to undergraduates, postgraduates and providing professional courses to the industry both in Australia and
overseas. He regularly offers Continuing Professional Development and Master Class courses on Power System Protection, Renewable Energy, IEC61850,
Cogeneration & Gas Turbine Operation and PBL in engineering education to practicing engineers, the Energy Supply Association of Australia (ESAA) and
Australian Power Institute (API). He also runs postgraduate distance education program on Power System Protection for the ESAA. He has conducted research,
provided industrial consultancy and published over four hundred and seventy publications on his area of expertize and written over 29 books in the area. He
provides consultancy for major electrical utilities, manufacturers and other industry bodies in his field of expertize. Professor Kalam is a Fellow of EA, IET, AIE, a
member of IEEE and CIGRE AP B5.
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Unit 1: POWER ENGINEERING (ME501)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 2: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (ME502)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 3: INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS (ME503)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 4: INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION (ME504)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 5: PROCESS ENGINEERING (ME505)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 6: PRACTICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MXX506)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 7: INDUSTRIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS I (ME507)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 8: SAFETY SYSTEMS (ME508)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 9: INDUSTRIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS II (ME601)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 10: SCADA AND DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEMS (ME602)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 11: ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL (ME603)
Duration: 12 weeks
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Unit 12: ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE (MXX601)
Duration: 12 weeks
THE PROGRAM
You Will Be Able To: Week 1
• Risk management assessment
Introduction methodologies, identification of risks, the
• Have a clear understanding of what
engineering is and understand the ethical • What is engineering? impact and probability of occurrence,
role and accountability of the chartered/ • The main engineering disciplines and inherent risks, mitigation measures, and
professional engineer in industry branches residual risks
• The continual evolution of the art and • Risk ownership, communication, control
• Identify and develop critical thinking and science of engineering effectiveness and monitoring of key
problem solving skills and develop the
• Engineering, practice, logic, modelling and performance indicators
ability to communicate solutions effectively
computerization • Residual risk evaluation models; qualitative
to others
Week 2 vs. quantitative, deterministic vs.
• Understand the risk management process probabilistic, etc. and the appropriate use of
and have a broad understanding of contract Ethics and accountability these models
law to reduce project challenges and • Ethics and decision making • Determination of the risk appetite,
improve project outcomes • The role of the chartered / professional stakeholder exposure to and acceptability of
engineer the residual risks
• Analyze the engineering design process and
• Legal accountability of the chartered / • Managing change and the impact of change
the critical need for judgement evaluations
professional engineer on the risk profile of the project
within the design process
• Leadership and communication • The barriers to the rational analysis of risk
• Understand the necessity for continuous • Purpose and requirements for a Code of and change
professional development and the social Professional Conduct
responsibility of engineers to the • Rules, procedures and controls Week 10
community Contract Law
• Ethical decision-making
• Effectively conduct postgraduate research • Procedures and actions to mitigate against • The legal basis of a contract
and development potential conflicts of interest • Offer and acceptance of a contract
• Training and communication • Mistakes, absences of consensus, or
improperly obtained consensus
Weeks 3 and 4
Overview • Contractual capacity of the parties to the
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving contract
The subject material within this unit looks at the
history of engineering, the continual evolution of • Recognizing that a problem exists • Formalities of the contract as prescribed by
the art and science of engineering, and the • Identifying the problem law
definition and practice of engineering. • Unpacking the problem • Legality of the contract
There is an exploration of the qualities which the • Gathering information and evidence • Certainty of the contract content
chartered/professional engineer requires to • Evaluating and interpreting information • Impact of the legal jurisdiction
develop in his/her critical thinking and problem • Determining biases and information • Operation and interpretation
solving abilities, leading to the development of accuracy • Breach of a contract
‘thinking one’s way through a problem to a solution’ • Visualizing the problem holistically. • Termination and transfer of rights and
and then communicating that solution in an • Identification and evaluation of solutions obligations
effective and efficient manner. • Selecting and implementing the ‘optimum’
Week 11
The role which the chartered/professional engineer solution
needs to undertake in the process of risk Controlling the Engineering Design
Weeks 5, 6 and 7 Process
management, the legal aspects of the contract, the
engineering design process and how this should Research Methodology • The engineering design process
be controlled, are also examined. • Overview of Research • Risks and opportunity analysis
Furthermore, consideration is given to the • Quantitative Methods • Performance of design work to programme
requirement that chartered/professional • Qualitative Methods and budget
engineers act ethically at all times, are • Literature Review • Design report requirements and the
accountable for their actions, are required to • Research Proposal associated benefits
consider the social implications of their actions, • Design review
Weeks 8 and 9
and practice continuous professional • Quality control and peer review of
development to ensure that they remain abreast Risk Management engineering computations
of best practice at all times. • The six key principles of risk management
• Hard and soft benefits of risk management Week 12
The unit material also addresses the key areas that
need to be considered in conducting research, • The risk spectrum, known ‘knowns’ to Professional Development and Social
including the evaluation of the research proposal, unknown ‘unknowns’ responsibility
requirements, literature surveys, model • The risk landscape, internal and external • Continuous Professional Development
development, analyses, assessment, and the risks and interconnectivity of risks • The social responsibility aspects of
required methodologies to clearly communicate • The generic risk management process engineering
the research outcomes.
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Unit 13: project THESIS (ME700)
Duration: 24 weeks
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master of engineering (INdustrial automation)
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master of engineering (INdustrial automation)
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