Associate Degree of Applied Technologies

Associate Degree

Key details

Degree Type

Associate Degree

Course Code

AB-APPTEC

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$9,527 per year / $19,054 total

About this course

The course content has been developed through University and Industry partnerships and is designed to equip learners with both technical and professional skills. The course will develop deep digitalisation knowledge and skills through an approach of real-world complex problem solving in collaborative teams. It will include innovation and entrepreneurship skills applied to product lifecycle management from design and production to system management.

Advanced Manufacturing Specialisation

Industry 4.0 is the fourth industrial revolution, bringing together computing, automation, robotics and machine learning into cyber-physical systems.
This course will teach you cutting-edge technical engineering, project management, innovation, problem-solving and facilitation skills, equipping you to develop solution to real-word problems based on the Industry related projects (higher apprenticeships) or startups.
You will learn how to implement cyber physical systems using digital twin, artificial intelligence, Augmented Reality, mobile devices, cloud computing, CAD\CAM, advanced programming, analytics, electronics, automation and robotics, cyber-security, networking and Industrial Internet of Things.

Building Information Modelling Specialisation - This specialisation will not be available in 2020. The first offering of Building Information Modelling will be in 2021

This course is designed for those already working in the industry and are asking questions about what Building Information Modelling (BIM) means for their work, projects, project partners and clients. You will develop your own knowledge and technical skills in the context of your profession, the Australian industry and the frameworks for working with BIM. You will learn how the models, data, virtual realities, standards, dimensions, and many other aspects fit together to get the most out of BIM for you and your workplace.

Civil infrastructure specialisation

Get equipped to work on large-scale civil infrastructure projects such as Victoria's Big Build now and into the future. You will develop a range of technical, professional and Industry 4.0 skills, including in engineering, leadership, and innovation. Throughout the course you will apply your skills in real-world projects with an employer.

Cloud Technologies Specialisation

Learn about Cloud Technologies with a focus on utilising a cloud platform to undertake a range tasks including building cloud infrastructures and emerging architecture, programming languages and practices, data management, analysis and data visualisation. You will get hands-on practice in applying these skills in real-world projects with industry partners.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: - Demonstrate within a broad range of engineering or digital technology contexts the capacity to plan and manage an optimised information flow from ideation to end-of-use utilising product lifecycle management processes - Research, design and solve problems in engineering or digital technology applications utilising a range of emerging digital technology skills and knowledge. - Apply a range of engineering, scientific, mathematical and statistical principles to analyse, design, optimize and commission an Industry 4.0 system solution using a range of software tools. - Demonstrate ethical conduct, professional accountability and self-management and an awareness of social and environmental impacts of Industry 4.0 practices. - Within the context of Industry 4.0, implement an innovative, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to the development of an engineering or digital technology product.

Course structure

The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies consists of 15 or 16 units of study (200 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is typically 2 years.The course may include workplace learning in addition to coursework requirements. Course rules To qualify for the award of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies students must successfully complete 200 credit points comprising

3 core units of study (37.5 cps)
1 specialisation consisting of 12 or 13 units of study (162.5 cps)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Swinburne University of Technology