Associate Degree in Applied Technologies

Year 1 - Semester 1

• Year 1 - Semester 1

• UNIT CODE
• AET111
  Industry 4.0 Fundamentals

  UNIT CODE :

  AET111

  Unit description :

  The unit provides an introduction to the area of Industry 4.0 and base knowledge, contextualised to the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) and automation sectors.
• UNIT NAME
• Industry 4.0 Fundamentals
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• AET112
  CAD/CAM Technologies in Manufacturing

  UNIT CODE :

  AET112

  Unit description :

  This unit covers core concepts and knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technologies used in manufacturing, including the fundamentals of how to create and modify CAD drawings in different formats.
• UNIT NAME
• CAD/CAM Technologies in Manufacturing
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• AET113
  Power Generation Systems in Industry

  UNIT CODE :

  AET113

  Unit description :

  This unit provides a base knowledge of power generation systems in industry, including an understanding of the core components of the systems and their operations. It also covers newer emerging technologies in the space.
• UNIT NAME
• Power Generation Systems in Industry
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• AET114
  Digital Systems and Microprocessors

  UNIT CODE :

  AET114

  Unit description :

  This unit incorporates knowledge of the underlying digital systems and microprocessors used in an automation context, including an understanding of the operation of a microprocessor-based cyber-physical system.
• UNIT NAME
• Digital Systems and Microprocessors
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

Year 1 - Semester 2

• Year 1 - Semester 2

• UNIT CODE
• AET121
  Digital Management and Maintenance

  UNIT CODE :

  AET121

  Unit description :

  This unit considers how digital assets in an organisation are managed and maintained, focused on the METS and automation sectors. It covers inventory and materials management techniques, and skills to communicate in a professional setting.
• UNIT NAME
• Digital Management and Maintenance
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• AET122
  Mathematics for Applied Technologies

  UNIT CODE :

  AET122

  Unit description :

  This unit provides foundation knowledge in the use of mathematics in engineering and applied technologies, including use of modern mathematical software to visualise and analyse problems.
• UNIT NAME
• Mathematics for Applied Technologies
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• AET123
  Managing an Industrial Project

  UNIT CODE :

  AET123

  Unit description :

  This unit outlines core project management techniques for managing an industrial project in the METS and automation sectors. It covers concepts such as time, scope, quality, risk, communications and other areas of project management.
• UNIT NAME
• Managing an Industrial Project
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• AET124
  Manufacturing Automation and Programming

  UNIT CODE :

  AET124

  Unit description :

  This unit focuses on the core skills of programming in the contexts of METS and automation. It communicates core knowledge on structured and procedural programming and how this can be used for industrial control systems.
• UNIT NAME
• Manufacturing Automation and Programming
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

Year 2 - Semester 1

• Year 2 - Semester 1

• UNIT CODE
• AET211
  Advanced Mathematics for Applied Technologies

  UNIT CODE :

  AET211

  Unit description :

  This unit builds on previous mathematical knowledge and contextualises it for use in applied technologies and in the METS and automation sectors. Students will also learn to apply a range of mathematical approaches.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  AET122
• UNIT NAME
• Advanced Mathematics for Applied Technologies
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• AET212
  Advanced Power Generation Systems

  UNIT CODE :

  AET212

  Unit description :

  This unit provides an advanced view of next-generation and future power generation systems, including the smart grid, as well as distributed generation and on-demand management of these systems. It also uses computer modelling techniques.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  AET113
• UNIT NAME
• Advanced Power Generation Systems
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• AET213
  Engineering Risk Management

  UNIT CODE :

  AET213

  Unit description :

  This unit focuses on risk management principles and how they apply to METS and engineering-related projects. Students will learn how to develop a risk management plan and how to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management techniques.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  AET121
• UNIT NAME
• Engineering Risk Management
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)

• UNIT CODE
• AET214
  Integrated Logistics Support

  UNIT CODE :

  AET214

  Unit description :

  This unit explores how Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) can be incorporated into the systems acquisition, design and development life cycles in the METS and automation sectors, also considering sustainable development and the extended supply chain.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  AET123
• UNIT NAME
• Integrated Logistics Support
  (Credit points: 10, EFTSL = 0.125)