Advanced Manufacturing Short Course

Innovation & Industry 4.0

When
February to May
OR
August to November

Mode of delivery
Online

Duration
12 Weeks - 1 hour a week

Location
Online

$4,500

What you will study

Industry 4.0 is not just about technology. People are key. The successful application of industry 4.0 approaches in organisations is only possible if people use the technology and can innovate.

The course focuses on understanding human and institutional factors in the introduction of new technologies such as industry 4.0, innovation, change management, trust in technology, industry 4.0 for supply chain competitiveness and the process of innovation in an organisation.

Who should attend

Innovation is needed to successfully introduce Industry 4.0 - the fourth industrial revolution - into the workplace. This course introduces participants to innovative thinking, the process of innovation and the interplay with Industry 4.0.

It focuses on understanding human and institutional factors in the introduction of new technologies, innovation, change management, trust in technology, tools and techniques for supply chain competitiveness and the process of innovation in an organisation.

This course is aimed at those who are responsible for:

The managing and modernising of manufacturing in organisations.
Integrating the latest theories and processes to boost productivity and profit in industries such as:
Energy
Shipbuilding
Aerospace
Defence
Defence industries
Government
Medical and pharmaceutical
Mining

Learning outcomes

Understand innovation and apply innovative thinking
Understand key factors in innovation management including culture, leadership, partnerships, workplace structures, rewards and systemsApply optimisation and simulation techniques that provide up front vision of issues and solutions before implementation
Define the organisation problem to be solved and undertake a benefits analysis
Effectively employ multiple production engineering tools such as predictive maintenance, Global 8D, FMEA’s, SMED, Control Plans, Theory of Constraints, Lean layout, Quick Changeover and Process Work Balance
Identify change management considerations by evaluating the level of Industry 4.0 readiness in an organisation, including the human factors influencing trust and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies
Explore the applicability of Industry 4.0 in the supply chain
Develop professional skills including communication, teamwork, innovation, self-management, self-awareness, critical thinking and problem solving

Assessment

Quizzes, tests, oral presentation, collaborative activities

Credentials

On completion of this course, you will earn a Flinders Digital Credential that is verifiable and recognised as proof of your new skills and can be shared on LinkedIn to enhance your profile with employers.