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- Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
OverviewAbout this course
Ensure engineering systems and processes operate effectively and safely and develop skills that are transferrable across a wide variety of developing industries. Learn the fundamentals of industrial automation, instruments, monitoring and control in this hands-on course.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
- Select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain systems and devices for measurement and recording
- Program advanced PID control loops, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Disconnect and reconnect control devices
- Understand the fundamentals of electricity
- Use tools safely and correctly
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
- Using process control devices and programming software
- Programming automated industrial programming controllers
- Strong pathways to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Be employed as an apprentice in industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application
Apprenticeship
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application
Non-apprenticeship
Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:
Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification
Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers
Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- Language, literacy, numeracy and communication skills at Year 10 level
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: electrical equipment tradesperson, electrical instrumentation tradesperson, plant instrumentation technician, maintenance technician and PLC/HMI programmer.
Licensing
There are many career pathways and opportunities to choose from when you graduate from the Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control. It’s important to check the licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements relating to your future career by visiting NSW Fair Trading or your state licensing body.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control does not have any post-graduate courses.
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Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 1060 weighting points, including 920 core and 140 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Find and rectify faults in process final control elementsUEEIC0021
Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installationsUEEIC0048
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sectorUEERE0001
Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology workUEECD0016
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