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Meet EIT Student Ambassador: Aaron Brook
This year two student ambassadors were selected to represent the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), Aaron Brook and Douglas Mugweni.
In this profile piece, we are proud to introduce Aaron Brook, who is currently studying EIT’s 52708WA - Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation. An accomplished Instrument Reliability Specialist, Aaron has spent several years combining his career with continued education.
With previous post-trade qualifications earned in a range of fields including leadership and management, project management, work health and safety, hazardous area installation, maintenance and inspection and audio engineering, EIT is just the latest addition to Aaron’s learning ventures.
EIT Celebrates Two Decades of Group Training
No one knows the value of training better than EIT’s International Engineering Education Manager, Kevin Baker. This year, he celebrates his 21st anniversary in charge of the institute’s group training department, a stewardship that has seen the company run courses for everyone from; Coca-Cola to NASA, the major oil and gas players through to the United Nations.
While EIT prides itself on providing in-person training for any class anywhere in the world, for the past 13-years, there has been a steady migration to the relatively new territory of remote (virtual) teaching.
Making Smart Grids Smarter with Machine Learning
As energy demand continues to increase in parallel with the growth of the world population, our energy systems need to evolve to be more flexible, sustainable, and distributed.
It was only a month ago that extreme weather events highlighted the fragility of the Texas electrical grid. As Texans’ demand for electricity soared, utility operators revealed just how poorly prepared they were for the cold weather.
The Texas electricity grid failed in spectacular fashion, and there are chances it will happen again.
How Successful Engineers Stand Out from the Crowd
When you decide to enrol in a program and start studying you are investing time and money into your future goals. While engineers are currently in high-demand, professional selection criteria is becoming increasingly competitive. Hard work and good grades are no longer enough to set yourself apart in the industry. As one of Dyson’s successful engineers commented ‘It’s not always the most intelligent student that makes the best engineer’.
This month we came up with a few points that will help you stand out from the crowd:
1- Create a competitive CV
As an engineer, your résumé becomes a marketing tool that will emphasize your assets.
How IoT Applications are Changing the Future of Manufacturing
The Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling manufacturers to improve efficiencies, reduce waste and increase profits.
Felix’s Experience: Transition from Online to On-Campus Study
Originally from Nigeria, Felix Okoh is a current on-campus Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) student who began his EIT learning journey online. He is now based in Perth in Western Australia and this month we had the pleasure of hearing about his experience from starting his studies online before transferring to on-campus.
Why did you select EIT as your education provider?
Before joining I did extensive research on different institutes.
Practical Positives of the Engineering Internship
EIT’s courses are specifically designed to balance academic excellence and preparing our students for the competitive engineering jobs market. One critical aspect of preparing for a career in the sector is the practical skills earned in undertaking an internship.
This month we sat down to map out the top five reasons for doing an engineering internship…
1. There’s only so much you can learn in the classroom
No matter how much time you spend in lectures and workshops, there’s no substitute for putting what you’ve learned into practice.
Texas Blackouts: How a Cold Snap Left the State in Darkness
The Texas blackouts left millions without power as freezing weather pummeled the state. The blackout is among the largest in US history.
EIT Student Ambassadors 2021 Announcement
The Engineering Institute of Technology is proud to announce Douglas Mugweni and Aaron Brook as EIT Student Ambassadors for 2021.
Every year, the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) selects an applicant to fill the role of Student Ambassador. For 2021, however, the number of applications received was greater than ever before, and the standard tremendously high – too high, in fact, to choose only one candidate. As a result, the committee has elected to create two positions for the coming year.
Boston Dynamics' Robots Ruling The Dance Floor
We live in a world where, more and more, automation can be employed to take on the jobs that are just too dangerous for humans to handle. Tasks that would require mere mortals to risk life and limb are all in a day's work for modern robots.
And now they can dance better than us too.
US company Boston Dynamic has released a video clip proving robots can now bust moves that would see most of us bust ankles...and we defy you not to love it.
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- Meet EIT Student Ambassador: Aaron Brook Meet EIT Student Ambassador: Aaron Brook
This year two student ambassadors were selected to represent the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), Aaron Brook and Douglas Mugweni. In this profile piece, we are proud to introduce Aaron Brook, who is currently studying EIT’s 52708WA - Advanced Diploma[…]
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Created on: Apr 8, 2021 | 00:16 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Apr 8, 2021 | 00:16 am - EIT Celebrates Two Decades of Group Training EIT Celebrates Two Decades of Group Training
No one knows the value of training better than EIT’s International Engineering Education Manager, Kevin Baker. This year, he celebrates his 21st anniversary in charge of the institute’s group training department, a stewardship that has seen the company run courses[…]
Source: EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology
Created on: Mar 23, 2021 | 02:07 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Mar 23, 2021 | 02:07 am - Making Smart Grids Smarter with Machine Learning Making Smart Grids Smarter with Machine Learning
As energy demand continues to increase in parallel with the growth of the world population, our energy systems need to evolve to be more flexible, sustainable, and distributed. It was only a month ago that extreme weather events highlighted the[…]
Source: EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology
Created on: Mar 15, 2021 | 01:48 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Mar 15, 2021 | 01:48 am - How Successful Engineers Stand Out from the Crowd How Successful Engineers Stand Out from the Crowd
When you decide to enrol in a program and start studying you are investing time and money into your future goals. While engineers are currently in high-demand, professional selection criteria is becoming increasingly competitive. Hard work and good grades are[…]
Source: EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology
Created on: Mar 15, 2021 | 01:38 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Mar 15, 2021 | 01:38 am - How IoT Applications are Changing the Future of Manufacturing How IoT Applications are Changing the Future of Manufacturing
The Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling manufacturers to improve efficiencies, reduce waste and increase profits. Continue reading How IoT Applications are Changing the Future of Manufacturing at EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology.
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Created on: Mar 11, 2021 | 08:03 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Mar 11, 2021 | 08:03 am - Felix’s Experience: Transition from Online to On-Campus Study Felix’s Experience: Transition from Online to On-Campus Study
Originally from Nigeria, Felix Okoh is a current on-campus Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) student who began his EIT learning journey online. He is now based in Perth in Western Australia and this month we had the pleasure of hearing[…]
Source: EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology
Created on: Mar 9, 2021 | 00:48 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Mar 9, 2021 | 00:48 am - Practical Positives of the Engineering Internship Practical Positives of the Engineering Internship
EIT’s courses are specifically designed to balance academic excellence and preparing our students for the competitive engineering jobs market. One critical aspect of preparing for a career in the sector is the practical skills earned in undertaking an internship. This[…]
Source: EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology
Created on: Mar 5, 2021 | 01:36 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Mar 5, 2021 | 01:36 am - Texas Blackouts: How a Cold Snap Left the State in Darkness Texas Blackouts: How a Cold Snap Left the State in Darkness
The Texas blackouts left millions without power as freezing weather pummeled the state. The blackout is among the largest in US history. Continue reading Texas Blackouts: How a Cold Snap Left the State in Darkness at EIT | Engineering Institute[…]
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Created on: Feb 22, 2021 | 07:44 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Feb 22, 2021 | 07:44 am - EIT Student Ambassadors 2021 Announcement EIT Student Ambassadors 2021 Announcement
The Engineering Institute of Technology is proud to announce Douglas Mugweni and Aaron Brook as EIT Student Ambassadors for 2021. Every year, the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) selects an applicant to fill the role of Student Ambassador. For 2021, however, the number of applications received was greater than ever[…]
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Created on: Feb 12, 2021 | 05:36 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Feb 12, 2021 | 05:36 am - Boston Dynamics' Robots Ruling The Dance Floor Boston Dynamics' Robots Ruling The Dance Floor
We live in a world where, more and more, automation can be employed to take on the jobs that are just too dangerous for humans to handle. Tasks that would require mere mortals to risk life and limb are all[…]
Source: EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology
Created on: Feb 12, 2021 | 05:26 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Feb 12, 2021 | 05:26 am - Future of Work Program Future of Work Program
Together, BHP and the Department of Education, Skills and Employment have formed the Future of Work Program to promote educational pathways in regional areas and help support Australia’s road to economic recovery. BHP is investing up to $30 million to[…]
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Created on: Feb 11, 2021 | 06:51 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Feb 11, 2021 | 06:51 am - A Concise History of the Internship A Concise History of the Internship
Here’s the thing: when an employer is deciding whether or not to hire you, they’re looking at a lot more than how well you know your stuff. More and more companies are paying attention to the gap between the knowledge you get from your degree[…]
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Created on: Feb 11, 2021 | 03:50 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Feb 11, 2021 | 03:50 am - Three Inspirational Women in Science and Engineering Three Inspirational Women in Science and Engineering
Despite the still existing gender gap in society, more women are advancing in the engineering field, and the gap is slowly becoming smaller. To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11th, we would like to[…]
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Created on: Feb 11, 2021 | 00:00 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Feb 11, 2021 | 00:00 am - Remembering Robert Snaith Remembering Robert Snaith
Rob Snaith’s career began shortly after graduating with a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Moving into fluid system applications engineering, he began what would become more than 30 years of work in the field, quickly establishing himself as an[…]
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Created on: Feb 7, 2021 | 23:54 pm
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Feb 7, 2021 | 23:54 pm - Get smart about smart cities Get smart about smart cities
By the year 2050, up to 70% of the world’s population is expected to live in cities. Accounting for expected population growth, that means another 2.5 billion people will reside in urban settings. To effectively manage the three pillars of[…]
Source: EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology
Created on: Feb 5, 2021 | 06:11 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Feb 5, 2021 | 06:11 am - EIT secures Commonwealth Supported Places for eight online qualifications EIT secures Commonwealth Supported Places for eight online qualifications
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government is subsidizing a range programs at EIT through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) under the Job-Ready Graduates Package. This means you can now upskill your engineering career at a significantly reduced cost.[…]
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Created on: Jan 14, 2021 | 07:09 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Jan 14, 2021 | 07:09 am - Will a robot take your job? Will a robot take your job?
For some, the future holds an exciting vision of technology, enhancing our everyday lives and jobs. For others, it’s a somewhat bleaker view of a dystopian future, where humans are controlled by mechanical over-lords and are unnecessary in keeping the[…]
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Created on: Jan 8, 2021 | 00:30 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Jan 8, 2021 | 00:30 am - Engineering a better year ahead Engineering a better year ahead
January is a time that we reflect on the past and plan ahead for the coming year. As we recover from the festivities of the holiday season, many of us resolve to break a few bad habits and become healthier,[…]
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Created on: Jan 7, 2021 | 00:30 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Jan 7, 2021 | 00:30 am - Engineering: A lifelong learning journey Engineering: A lifelong learning journey
A career in engineering requires continual professional development to remain relevant and effective in today’s rapidly changing global society. There are currently more than 15 million engineers across various disciplines worldwide and this number is expected to grow. In this[…]
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Created on: Jan 6, 2021 | 01:50 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Jan 6, 2021 | 01:50 am - Technology trends to prepare for in 2021 Technology trends to prepare for in 2021
We're living in a time of rapid change. Technology trends, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, are allowing for more efficient workplace environments. As the engineering industry is characterized by innovation and progression, the digital revolution is transforming the[…]
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Created on: Dec 15, 2020 | 02:26 am
EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology | Dec 15, 2020 | 02:26 am