Automation Technician

An Automation Technician oversees the efficient running of automated equipment in a range of settings. You might work in a factory environment or at a manufacturing or assembly plant. Automation Technicians may assemble and configure new automated equipment or perform routine maintenance or repairs on existing systems. You might carry out inspections, testing and servicing as part of your role.

Automation Technicians need to have excellent attention to detail and be able to solve problems quickly. You should have a solid understanding of the equipment in your workplace and be able to perform a range of repair, maintenance and servicing tasks. It’s important that you can work as part of a team and manage your time well.

 

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a automation technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering

Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE31220

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52882WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52892WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52886WA

Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation Engineering

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE50220

Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52872WA

Advanced Diploma of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Undergraduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering

Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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