Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Provider:
Course Code:
UEE31220
CRICOS Code:
103414K
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Engineering
Duration:
104-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Winnelie, Northern Territory, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 15,680 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus, Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
January, March, June, August
Course Overview
Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control covers competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain systems and devices for measurement and recording of physical/chemical phenomenon and related process control.
Course Structure
This course has 26 units of competency:
- UEECO0009 Participate in instrumentation and control work and competency development activities
- UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
- UEERE0001 Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
- UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
- UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
- UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
- UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
- UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers
- UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
- UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits
- UEECD0045 Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits
- UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
- UEEIC0022 Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment
- UEEIC0023 Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing
- UEEIC0004 Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
- UEEIC0041 Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
- UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
- UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
- UEEIC0043 Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
- UEEIC0021 Find and rectify faults in process final control elements
- UEEIC0029 Set up and adjust PID control loops
- UEEIC0030 Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops
- UEEIC0031 Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks
- UEEIC0046 Troubleshoot process control systems
- UEEIC0048 Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | To enrol in Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control you will need to have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent |
| Minimum Age to Apply | You must be over 18 years old. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Due to the physical requirements of this qualification the student must have the ability to perform CPR on a manikin. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Overall IELTS score of 5.5. |
Career Opportunities
Job roles associated with Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control relate to instrumentation, manufacturing and process control. Possible job titles and roles relevant to this qualification include:
- Electronic Instrument Trades worker
- Instrument Fitter
- instrument technician
- Plant Instrumentation technician
- Plant operator
- Process instrumentation Technician
- Maintenance Instrumentation Technician
Internship or Work Placements
You can find an internship to get a foot in the door in the industry, we recommend finding internships for at least 360 hours. This is optional and the student will be responsible for finding the internship.