Docent Industriële Automatisering
Docent Industriële Automatisering
Lesson programme
This Industrial Automation programme is designed for professionals who want to broaden or deepen their knowledge and skills in industrial automation. Over two years, you will study control technology, programming, electrical engineering, SCADA, DCS systems and more.
The programme combines theory and practice, enabling you to apply the concepts you learn directly in your work.
During this Industrial Automation programme, the following key topics are covered:
Control technology and process automation
SCADA and DCS systems
Industrial networks and systems
Safety and standards, including ATEX and IEC 61508
Programming and PLC technology
Process safety and HAZOP analyses
After completing the programme, you will be able to design, implement and manage automated processes. You will have the knowledge required to safeguard the safety of industrial systems and oversee the full process from design through to implementation.
Year 1
Lesson 1.1 Introduction to Industrial Automation
Lesson 1.2 Project approach
Lesson 1.3 Process approach
Lesson 1.4 Interfaces between automation, electrical engineering and instrumentation engineering
Lesson 1.5 Fundamentals of Process Control
Lesson 1.6 Functional design
Lesson 1.7 Industrial control systems: SCADA and DCS
Lesson 1.8 Industrial control systems: PLC
Lesson 1.9 Industrial control systems: PLC programming
Lesson 1.10 Industrial Networks I
Lesson 1.11 Industrial Networks II
Lesson 1.12 Explosion safety, ATEX
Lesson 1.13 Process Safety Studies: HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA
Lesson 1.14 Safe design according to IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, SIL
Lesson 1.15 Commissioning, faults and maintenance
Lesson 1.16 Sales, logistics and after sales support
Lesson 1.17 Summary and review
Lesson 1.18 Exam
Year 2
Lesson 2.1 Quotation process
Lesson 2.2 Design methodologies
Lesson 2.3 Design process
Lesson 2.4 Guest lecture: Pneumatics
Lesson 2.5 The PLC, DCS and SCADA
Lesson 2.6 Basic programming
Lesson 2.7 PLC programming
Lesson 2.8 Guest lecture: Cybersecurity
Lesson 2.9 Functional Safety in hardware and PLC
Lesson 2.10 Fieldbuses and remote I/O
Lesson 2.11 Motors and frequency drives
Lesson 2.12 Testing and simulation
Lesson 2.13 Commissioning
Lesson 2.14 Summary and mock exam
Lesson 2.15 Exam
The target audience
Who is this Industrial Automation programme designed for?
This programme is designed for technical professionals at higher professional education level who want to deepen their career in industrial automation. Whether you are already working as an engineer, technician or project manager, this programme helps you further develop towards the role of Industrial Automation Engineer. It is also suitable for professionals who want to broaden their knowledge across the wider field of automation.
The fee and duration of the programme
Practical information
- The first year consists of 18 lessons, delivered both on-site and online.
- The second year consists of 15 lessons, delivered both on-site and online.
In addition, during the first year, you will spend 4 practical lessons working on PLC programming.
Every two weeks, you attend a 4-hour evening lesson, alternating between Dosign Academy in Rotterdam and online sessions. This means you travel to Rotterdam approximately once a month. Lessons take place from 17:30 to 22:00.
The total programme fee is €3,685 excluding VAT per year. In addition to the lessons, the fee includes study materials, practice tests, evening meals during on-site lessons, coffee and tea, certificates and the diploma. Resits are available at €200 excluding VAT.
Regular enrolment is possible until 1 July. Enrolling after 1 July? Please contact us to discuss the available options.
After completing each year, you receive a certificate. After completing the full programme, you receive a diploma.
Fee: €3,685 excluding VAT per year
Regular enrolment: until 1 July
Enrolling after 1 July: please contact us to discuss the available options
Duration: 39 evenings
Start data
Time
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Location
Rotterdam
Trainers
Language
English, Dutch
Locations
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The benefits
Why choose Dosign Academy for an Industrial Automation programme?
You do not follow an Industrial Automation programme just anywhere. At Dosign Academy, we combine current technologies and theory with practical knowledge. We provide personal guidance and tailored advice, so that every participant gets the most out of the programme and develops directly applicable skills for industry.
Personal advice and guidance
At Dosign Academy, we believe in tailored support. We help you determine whether the Industrial Automation programme matches your learning objectives and needs. Whether you want to broaden your technical knowledge or specialise further, we make sure the programme fits your specific career path.
Experienced lecturers from industry
Our lecturers are experts in industrial automation and bring current knowledge and practical experience straight into the classroom. They do not only share theoretical knowledge, but also valuable insights from their own professional practice.
Blended learning: a flexible learning solution
The programme uses blended learning, which means you follow a combination of online and physical lessons. This offers flexibility, allowing you to combine the programme with your work. The online modules are supported by interactive physical sessions, so that you also learn from the insights of your classmates.
Practical programme
Theory matters, but practical experience is essential. In our Industrial Automation programme, the focus is on applying knowledge in practice. You learn not only the theory, but also how to use it in your daily work. This makes our programme distinctive: you do not leave only with knowledge, but with concrete skills you can apply immediately.
Start today with an Industrial Automation programme at Dosign Academy
The importance of industrial automation
The world of industrial automation is developing rapidly. Companies that want to stay competitive need to optimise processes and embrace technological innovation. Our Industrial Automation programme gives you not only the technical foundation you need, but also the practical knowledge that is essential for designing, implementing and managing automated systems.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Enrol in our Industrial Automation programme and get the most out of your technical career. Gain practical knowledge from experienced professionals and develop your skills in a growing sector.
