This micro-credential has been provided at no charge to participants through investment from the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan as part of the Queensland Future Skills Partnership.

Micro-credential Description

Automation systems and technology can be used to improve business delivery across a range of functions.

This micro-credential offers an introduction to automation in the workplace, its benefits to industry as companies are able to rely on systems that provide consistent outputs.

The course will outline/summarise a broad range of technologies such as robotics, communications, cyber security, sensors, wireless applications and systems integration that can be both autonomous and semi-autonomous.

Topics Covered

• Understand the benefits of automation
• Understand automation equipment and how it is used
• Work effectively in an automated environment