The North Australia Centre for Autonomous Systems at Charles Darwin University (CDU) has created the new “Diploma of Advanced Manufacturing” to help NT enterprises make the transition to Industry 4.0 and cut down on expenses and business waste.
The initiative was made possible by the collaboration with RMIT University, the Australian Government’s Department of Education, and the Northern Territory Government.
In the course, students will gain knowledge in managing Industry 4.0 projects, implementing the Internet of Things (IoT) on assembly lines, evaluating cyber security tools, and incorporating robotics and 3D printing into manufacturing.
In order to place them as graduates at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, students will also study project management, computer-aided design and production, and the principles of Industry 4.0.
Additionally, the course gives students the chance to understand how Industry 4.0 manufacturing is being used to build unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), allowing them the chance to collaborate with researchers and small-to-medium businesses to build and test drones.
Industry 4.0 technologies, according to Professor Hamish Campbell, director of the CDU’s North Australia Centre for Autonomous Systems (NACAS), are particularly efficient at helping industries overcome labour shortages and the difficulty of distance.
“This Diploma has been created in partnership with RMIT and the Federal and Northern Territory governments to upskill the NT workforce and overcome these inherent problems for industry and business in North Australia,” Professor Campbell said.
Meanwhile, the centre’s partnership with CDU, according to Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation Professor Steve Rogers, will equip graduates with the knowledge and abilities to pursue a fulfilling career in Australia’s quickly expanding advanced manufacturing sectors.
“Emerging autonomous technologies are a key investment in northern Australia, and our partnership with the centre will guide CDU to become a leader in autonomous technology research and training,” Professor Rogers said.
CDU added that students who get this qualification may be eligible for entry-level engineering positions or may choose to pursue further engineering and digital technologies education at CDU.
Slots are still available for the early March 2023 commencement of the course. Students must have a CERT III or CERT IV in relevant subjects or prior manufacturing experience to apply.
