Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Key learning outcomes
The students' competence profile is determined by their Personal Learning Plan.
The students in the degree programme are able to apply the basic laws of natural sciences to solve problems in their own field. They are able to utilise ICT technology in their daily work. They have good basic skills in electrical engineering.
Students focused on automation technology are able to design automation solutions utilized in buildings, production lines, processes and companies' products, measurements, automated controls, and user interface. They are familiar with the different levels of automation implementations in an industrial facility and the key sub-processes of industry. They can design and implement control systems and evaluate different options for control and adjustment solutions.
Students focused on electrical engineering can implement electrical design at industrial sites and buildings as well as distribution networks. They are familiar with the operating principles of the most common electrical machines and equipment. The students have mastered the calculation and dimensioning methods used in design and the use of design tools. They can apply the standards used in design and implement the documentation in accordance with them. They also understand the importance of the electrical safety regulations and standards and are able to apply them in their tasks.
The students have good capabilities for continuous professional development, diverse communications and information retrieval. They have adopted an entrepreneurial and innovative approach, and are capable of working as entrepreneurs. They can also work in an international work environment.
Education content and professional growth and know-how
In their studies, the students specialise in electrical or automation engineering.
Some of the studies are common to both specialisation options. When the student’s competence grows, studies focusing on the chosen specialisation will begin:
By focusing on automation engineering, you will learn to design automation included in production lines and the companies’ products, measurements, controls, adjustments and user interfaces. You are familiar with the different levels of automation implementations in an industrial facility and the key sub-processes of industry. You are able to design and implement control systems and evaluate different options for control and adjustment solutions. You have competence in programmable logics, field buses, plant networks, distributed digital automation systems, PC-based systems and user interfaces. You are able to use robotics and computer vision to create solutions to automate and enhance production. You master the key design tools by means of which you can design applications for the control sites. You are familiar with the principles and practices in accordance with field equipment, automation and instrument electrical engineering standards. You are able to use and program laboratory equipment that is similar to that used in industry.
By focusing on electrical engineering, you will learn to understand the different stages involved in the electrical design process. You master the calculation and dimensioning methods used in design and the use of design tools. You have gained competence in electrical design from industrial, real estate and distribution network sites. You are able to apply the standards used in design and implement documentation in accordance with them. You understand the operating principles of electrical machines and drives. You have the capability to dimension and select electrical appliances with due consideration given to the techno-economic point of view. You understand the basic structure and operating principle of an electricity transmission and distribution network, the functions of the network components and electricity production technologies. You also understand the importance of the electrical safety regulations and standards and are able to apply them in your duties. You are able to make connections and carry out electrical measurements and equipment configuration.
Flexible studies
Students have a choice of alternative or elective studies offered by partner universities in Finland and abroad, such as other universities of applied sciences (CampusOnline), universities and educational institutions involved in the EduFutura collaboration (University of Jyväskylä and Gradia). Higher level studies completed elsewhere may be accredited as part of your degree. The student must have a certificate or some other document to prove that they have completed the studies. Skills acquired elsewhere can also be described and demonstrated to enable accreditation. Further information is available on the web pages for students.
Working life oriented learning
A key role is assigned to the studying of phenomena in laboratory environments to provide authentic learning situations. Laboratory work is carried out using the equipment and environments that will also be used in your future work duties.
Working life oriented learning is included in bachelor’s degree courses throughout the studies. These include practical training to promote professional skills, the thesis and various working life projects. At Jamk University of Applied Sciences, the operating model for working life oriented and student-driven learning is called Jamk Future Factory®. It combines working life operators, students, Jamk experts and working life oriented LAB environments and other learning environments. In addition to multidisciplinary and working life oriented project studies, it offers students a chance to develop their future working life skills, career paths and networks.
Studification is also among the options offered by working life oriented learning. It refers to combining work, project work, Future Factory activities, etc. with studies. Studification involves students drafting a studification plan and documenting it in the manner agreed with the teacher. Further information is available on the web pages for students.
Career opportunities and employment
Automation engineering is a strongly developing field of technology, and the automation of production lines in industry is constantly increasing. Various kinds of solutions in robotics and computer vision are constantly increasing. Automation is used to control product manufacturing lines, for example, as well as industrial facilities, properties, transport vehicles and equipment, machine tools and work machinery. Experts in automation systems are needed in e.g. the control and monitoring of industrial processes. The use of control systems in buildings is constantly increasing. Your work duties as an automation engineer include, among other things, the procurement, specification and design of systems and equipment, product development, programming as well as operation and maintenance tasks.
Smart grids, decentralised energy production, energy efficient solutions and the increase of electric drives in e.g. traffic are the future. Experts in electrical systems and equipment and different kinds of measurement systems have good employment prospects. Electrical engineering is required in distribution networks, industrial environments or buildings, among other things. An electrical engineer must be familiar with various electrical components and devices (motors, transformers).
Competence in electrical safety and standards is necessary. Work tasks of an electrical engineer include electrical design, product development, operation and maintenance tasks, research and supervision as well as managing the operations, among other things.
Your potential workplaces may include a production facility in the processing industry, a workshop, an equipment supplier, a power plant or an engineering firm. Your positions can also be in the fields of management and administration, sales and marketing, technical purchasing as well as customer service, training and consulting. You work often in international projects, at first as a member of a project team, and after gaining sufficient experience, as a project team leader. Your work involves a great deal of teamwork, meetings and often also travel.
Important skills include problem solving skills, cooperation skills, customer service orientation and language skills. Following development of the field and adopting new technology is necessary.
Qualifications
The holder of electrical qualification 1 may work as an electrical work supervisor and supervisor of operations in all electrical work conducted on electrical equipment, except for the installation, repair and maintenance of lifts. To obtain the qualification certificate, the applicant is required to demonstrate that they meet the requirements set for obtaining the electrical qualification as far as education and work experience in the field of electrical engineering are concerned and that they have successfully passed the electrical safety examination. The degree programme provides the opportunity to complete the studies that meet the requirements set out for education in the field of electrical engineering in Government Decree 1435/2016.
Further studies
Students may, after graduation and a working career of at least two years, apply for studies leading up to a master’s degree. Studies can also be continued by applying for a university master’s degree programme or similar programmes as well as professional teacher education. After a bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences, it is also possible to continue studies at higher education institutes abroad on master’s degree level programmes. A university of applied sciences also provides opportunities for continuing education in the form of specialisation studies, open studies, an online study portal (CampusOnline) and working life based continuing education.
A student who completes a master’s degree at a university of applied sciences may apply to continue on to postgraduate studies in science or arts at universities (Act 558/2009, Section 37).
Education planning
Working life and interest groups have participated in the planning of the education by means of workshops, among other things.
Contact Information
Häkkinen Veli-Matti
Senior Lecturer, Industrial Engineering
+358407167469
firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
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