Diploma of Electronic Engineering Technology (Industrial Automation and Control)

Overview

The Diploma in Industrial Automation and Control Technology is designed to prepare skilled technologists for the fast-growing fields of industrial automation, smart manufacturing, and process control. This program equips students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, actuators, control systems, and Internet of Things (IoT) which are essential core technologies that drive modern automated industries.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO 1
  UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable and technically competent in the field of electronics, automation and control.
• PEO 2
  UniKL graduates who are effective leaders and teamwork skills, as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication skills to support their role in the field of electronics, automation and control engineering technology.
• PEO 3
  UniKL graduates who are committed towards the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
• PEO 4
  UniKL graduates who are professional, ethical, and socially responsible.
• PEO 5
  UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

• PLO 1
  Knowledge: Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, computing and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices;
• PLO 2:
  Problem Analysis: Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4);
• PLO 3
  Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, as well as cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (DK5);
• PLO 4
  Investigation: Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements (DK8);
• PLO 5
  Tool Usage: Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering computing and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK2 and DK6);
• PLO 6
  The Engineering Technician and the World: Consider sustainable development impacts* to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving well defined engineering problems (DK1, DK5, and DK7);
• PLO 7
  Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice and including compliance with national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion; (DK9)
• PLO 8
  Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse and inclusive teams in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings; (DK9)
• PLO 9
  Communications: Communicate effectively and inclusively on well defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions;
• PLO 10
  Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate awareness of engineering management principles as a member or leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments;
• PLO 11
  Life Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the ability for independent and life-long learning and critical thinking in the face of specialised technical knowledge; (DK8)