Course overview
This Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation and Machine Learning equips professionals with advanced skills in automation technologies and machine learning applications for career enhancement in engineering
This 6 month long Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation and Machine Learning (GCML) is designed in consultation with industry experts and is designed to equip you with communication (oral and written) skills to investigate, analyse and present technical ideas, information and solutions on Industrial Automation and Machine Learning related problems and projects in a professional, independent and organised manner, individually and in teams, within the engineering domain.
Upon completion of this graduate certificate, graduates will be able to identify, critically analyse and creatively solve intellectually complex, specialised engineering problems in industrial process control systems, industrial automation and process control systems relevant to Industrial Automation, individually or in groups, underpinned by critical analysis, innovation, evaluation, synthesis, accountability, machine learning and sound engineering judgement of solutions relevant to the engineering domain. These programs are particularly beneficial for engineering practitioners who are looking to advance their careers by further validating their specialization within the field of industrial Automation Engineering and Machine Learning.
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Career Opportunities
Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:
- Process control and systems integration.
- PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems management.
- Industrial machine learning applications.
- Consultation in automation and machine learning.
- Supply chain and quality control automation.
- AI-driven Data Analytics and Optimization Specialist.
- Project management in industrial automation.
Majors
Other Information
For more information, please visit the EIT website.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- This is an advanced program designed for individuals who may already have a relevant undergraduate qualification or higher. If you lack this, you must show relevant and substantial experience in the subject area (subject to the approval of the Dean) combined with evidence of continuing professional development. The program involves depth and complexity in varied specialized contexts. Applicants must have completed at least a 3-year Bachelor degree in engineering, science or technology or equivalent in a related field
- OR An applicant with other tertiary qualifications with relevant vocational practice in an engineering related role may be considered for entry as judged by the admissions committee: OR At least 3 years’ work experience in engineering, science or technology field (the applicant would be required to submit other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates the potential to pursue graduate studies). AND Satisfactory English language proficiency at an English pass level in a Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent
- OR A specified level of achievement in a recognized English language test such as IELTS (or equivalent) at a score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5)
- OR Satisfactory completion of another course offered by EIT, or delivered by another tertiary institution in English.
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- PerthWAJanuary 2026
- PerthWAJune 2026
- PerthWA