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Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Process Sensors)

Associate Degree.
The University of Western Australia

153

in world overall ranking*

21

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Associate Degree focuses on Industry 4.0 technologies for manufacturing and extractive industries, with an emphasis on process sensing, data and intelligent control. Co-delivered by UWA and South Metropolitan TAFE, it is designed for working professionals and offers flexible study with practical skills development and industry-facing projects. A work-integrated learning capstone lets you apply new skills to a real workplace or case-study project in engineering contexts. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for technical roles supporting Industry 4.0 deployments where measurement, modelling and control are improved through advanced sensing and digital systems. You may work across manufacturing, extraction, energy and export-related operations, assisting with sensor integration, data acquisition and process monitoring. This Associate Degree in applied technologies supports pathways into technician and technologist positions in industry-facing engineering environments.


Living Costs in Perth**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,255 - 1,660
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 866 - 1,146
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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1.5 years

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February, July

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UWA (Perth)
South Metro TAFE

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AU001

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINTRODUCING THE GLOBAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$45,000

tick iconGLOBAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$45,000

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Up to A$7,000

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