OverviewAbout this course
Level up your trade career and learn the skills you need to work as a senior technician or supervisor. Expand your capabilities so you can take on advanced positions in the instrumentation industry. Study as an apprentice or be recognised for your industry experience in this practical course.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Install instrumentation and control equipment
Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
Use instrumentation drawings and equipment manuals
Develop discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Diagnose and rectify faults in digital control systems
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems
Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks
Utilise industry standard programs and equipment to develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable PLC controllers
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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:
A desire to further expand your industry knowledge and skills to advance your career
An interest in industrial instruments and control systems
Strong attention to detail
Enjoyment problem solving and analysing electrical issues
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:
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (Special Class) install, modify, maintain and repair complex electronic instruments and control systems which involve a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
76%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
30 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
51 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,710
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
42 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
0% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Stable
Other jobs include: senior technician, supervisor and instrumentation specialist.
Licensing
There are many career pathways and opportunities to choose from when you graduate from the Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control. It’s important to check the licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements relating to your future career by visiting the NSW Fair Trading website or your state licensing body.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control does not have any related courses.
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 IV in Instrumentation and Control qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 1280 Weighting points, including 1080 core and 200 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
Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systemsUEEIC0018
Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systemsUEEIC0038
Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installationsUEEIC0048
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