The dependence on human skills in performing a task is fast diminishing with automation taking centre stage in all processes of life. Industrial activity has embraced automation to such an extent that only supervisory skills are required. But the design, building and testing of such systems still rest with us. Hence this treatise.An in-depth knowledge of various systems and elements used in the automation of industrial processes will be dealt with in this Industrial Automation certificate course. Troubleshooting, safety procedures and design of systems are also attempted. The knowledge gained through this course will increase the confidence to handle automation and associated engineering. This will also help in career building and create demand for budding technicians, who are willing to multitask. By automating we:Reduce downtimeIncrease productivityReduce energy consumption and costsEnhance safetyMinimize human errorsSimplify maintenance proceduresImprove qualityIncrease and improve the repeatability of processesIndustrial Automation EngineeringCourse DetailsIn the days gone by, engineering was the forte of the specialists say a mechanical or an electrical engineer. As long as the process was human centric, this division in work culture was fine. Then the age of automation dawned and this meant multiple people got involved in the activity. This proved costly and unnecessary, as people acquired skills in several areas and subjects. They became versatile in controlling processes, by integrating mechanical, electronics, electrical, instrumentation and several specialized areas of learning such as hydraulics, pneumatics, embedded systems and so on. These were the first multitasking engineers and technicians, who could wield the spanners and the multi-meter with equal ease and dexterity. Thus was born the automation technician and this field has broadened to such an extent that they have taken automation to levels never dreamt of, even about say a quarter of a century ago. This course attempts at introducing the concepts and situations frequently encountered by automation engineers and technicians and gives a learning on the various theoretical and practical aspects of automation in industry. Course BenefitsYou may be eligible to claim CPD points through your local engineering association.Learn to design & troubleshoot simple electrical, electronic, manufacturing, hydraulic & pneumatic circuits.Gain in-depth knowledge of various systems & elements used in the automation of industrial processes.Understand if a process qualifies for automation by analyzing the requirements of the manufacturing methods and processing.Course Learning OutcomeUpon completion of this course, students will be able to appreciate the role of automation to boost productivity with greater degree of reliability, repeatability and efficiency. Students will be able to designtroubleshoot simple electrical, electronic, manufacturing, hydraulic and pneumatic circuitsproblems. Heshe will be able to decide on operating sequences and make schematic operating methods for different industrial control systems, machineries and processes. Students will also be able to decide if a process qualifies for automation by analyzing the requirements of the manufacturing methods and processing. This forms the basis for further advanced study and research in the field of automation.
