Engineering education is evolving, and the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is doing its best to adapt and remain relevant.
Every six months, during semester breaks, EIT delivers intensive, hands-on workshops at its Perth campus and in South Africa, allowing students to apply theory to real-world engineering challenges.
Perth Campus Workshops
The Perth workshops run over three weeks, where each workshop intake accommodates 25–30 students and is led entirely by EIT’s internal academic staff. These workshops are essential, reinforcing concepts learned across disciplines through practical activities. Students acquire essential skills needed for modern engineering careers and are given the opportunity to engage in hands-on problem-solving within controlled laboratory environments. The program starts with Measurement Science for all disciplines in week one, wherein students engage in activities such as gas and fluid property measurements, oscilloscope use, and even determine Planck’s constant. In week two, students split into discipline-specific workshops. Civil and mechanical students tackle design thinking, CAD modelling, 3D printing, and truss bridge construction, while electrical and industrial automation students work on wiring, AC/DC machines, control circuits, and robotics.
Week three focuses on advanced, discipline-specific skills. Civil engineering students conduct concrete testing, surveying, and material strength analysis. Electrical engineering and industrial automation students explore PLC systems, motion control, programmable inverters, and power distribution, while Mechanical engineering students conducted motor automatic control system, automatic vending machine system simulation, and water tower automatic supply system. Throughout all sessions, students gain exposure to industry-standard tools and real engineering scenarios, preparing them for professional practice.
South Africa Workshops
The South African workshops follow the same structure; they offer 30–40 hours of intensive, hands-on training. Within these weeks, students engage with physics, chemistry, mechanics, construction, and automation tasks, applying principles in real-world contexts including sustainability, systems thinking, and commercial engineering practices.
Flexibility is built for both on-campus and online students, who may attend any biannual four-week workshop block at either campus. Students with prior industry experience can also apply for recognition of prior learning, ensuring everyone benefits fully from the program.
By bridging theory and practice across its community, EIT ensures engineering education remains relevant and responsive to the demands of industry. These workshops empower students to move beyond the classroom, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and insight needed to excel in today’s fast-changing engineering landscape.
