Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Program Overview

The Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering equips students with the skills to install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems used in various industries. The program covers topics such as electrical safety, energy efficiency, and the use of programmable controllers, sensors, and networks. Graduates are prepared for careers as instrument fitters, technicians, and operators in the energy, manufacturing, and process control sectors.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering covers the installation, setup, testing, development, selection, commissioning, maintenance, and fault/malfunction diagnosis of equipment and systems for the measurement, recording, monitoring, and control of physical/chemical phenomena and related process control systems.
• The program includes the following units:
• UEECD0007: Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
• UEECD0027: Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
• UEECD0010: Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
• UEECD0016: Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
• UEECD0019: Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
• UEECD0020: Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
• UEECD0024: Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
• UEECD0043: Solve problems in direct current circuits
• UEECD0045: Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits
• UEECD0055: Write specifications for industrial electronics and control projects
• UEERL0004: Disconnect – reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
• UEECD0051: Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
• UEEIC0047: Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
• UEEIC0013: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
• UEEIC0022: Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment
• UEEIC0023: Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing
• 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
• UEEIC0029: Set up and adjust PID control loops
• UEEIC0030: Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops
• UEEIC0021: Find and rectify faults in process final control elements
• UEEIC0031: Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks
• UEEIC0048: Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations
• UEEIC0018: Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems
• UEEERE0013: Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
• UEEIC0020: Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems
• UEECO0001: Estimate electrotechnology projects
• UEEIC0004: Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
• UEEIC0046: Troubleshoot process control systems
• UEECS0012: Design embedded controller control systems
• UEECS0025: Modify/redesign industrial computer systems
• UEECS0031: Set up, create and implement content for a web server
• UEEIC0005: Configure and maintain industrial control system networks
• UEEIC0010: Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

Assessment:

• Assessment of competencies will be done by the trainer throughout the course.
• Assessment methods include written and practical assessments, workplace demonstrations, and observations.

Careers:

• Potential job roles and responsibilities include:
• Instrument Fitter
• Instrument Technician
• Plant Instrumentation Technician
• Plant Operator
• Process Instrumentation Technician
• Maintenance Instrumentation Technician