Pathway
11
In today’s world, there is a growing shortage of industrial data communications and industrial IT engineers, technologists and technicians. This is due to new technologies taking center stage in modern plants, factories and offices. This course provides you a through understanding of modern industrial data communication technologies underpinned by practical, hands-on experience and expertise from our global industry experienced instructors.
Course Benefits: Skills in the latest electrical and instrumentation technologies in mining Practical guidance from experts in the field Global networking contacts in the industry Improved career prospects and income A world class Advanced Diploma of Industrial Data Communication, Networking and IT.
Program Details: This program aims to impart the necessary industrial data communications skills, and all the theory covered is tied to a practical outcome. Four threads run through the program to give you maximum, functional coverage in the field of industrial data communications. These threads comprise of data communications, networking and protocols, SCADA, PLCs and data acquisition, project management for industrial data communications and IT, and industrial IT and programming. Graduates will emerge from the course able to demonstrate specialized and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge, with considerable depth, in the area of Data Communication, Networking and Information Technology.
Course Learning Outcomes:
As engineering paraprofessionals, graduates will be able to:
Implement and utilise engineering solutions to a diverse field in any organization
Analyse, diagnose, plan, design and execute solutions with respect to Data Communications, Networking, Protocols, SCADA, PLCs, Data Acquisition, Industrial IT and Programming
Prepare complex technical information and concepts to plan, communicate and implement solutions to a range of engineering environment and contexts
Integrate and solve interdisciplinary engineering systems
Manage complex projects on time and within budget
Manage self-autonomy within an organization to achieve objectives that have outputs based on engineering applications
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2026
Student applications are considered on a case-by-case basis and the following minimum entry requirements are to be strictly adhered to:
Applicants must have at least a Year 12 or Cert III trade qualification or equivalent in a related field;
AND
They must have at least 2 years work experience in a related field
OR
At least 4 years work experience in a related field – subject to acceptance of an application for Credit to Entry
AND
Satisfactory English language proficiency at an English pass level in a Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent;
OR
A specified level of achievement in a recognised English language test such as: IELTS (or equivalent) at a score of at least 5.5 (with no individual band score less than 5.0); or equivalent;
OR
Satisfactory completion of another course offered by EIT, or by another tertiary institution, in English.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
EIT provides internationally recognized engineering degrees that equip students with highly employable skills valued by global employers.
