Industrial Measurement and Control (Theory 4)
Electrical
A course by
Wintec
Gain skills in industrial measurement, control, and instrumentation with a part-time, blended distance and block-course Level 4 certificate at Wintec. You will learn how to install, service, calibrate, and fault-find a range of process measurement and control equipment.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Understand and apply industry-standard instrumentation and control systems
Graduates will understand core principles of measurement and control and be able to apply these to a range of industrial equipment.
Install, service, calibrate, commission, and fault-find instrumentation
Develop skills for practical operations such as installing, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting devices used in process and manufacturing industries.
Work safely and competently in a technical industrial environment
Demonstrate ability to work safely and meet workplace expectations in the installation and maintenance of measurement and control systems.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Theory) (Level 4) is a part-time programme combining distance learning with on-site block courses at Wintec's Rotokauri Campus in Hamilton. This programme develops theoretical and practical competencies for those seeking to work as instrumentation technicians, learning to understand, install, commission, and maintain industrial measurement and control systems. Students will be taught by industry-experienced tutors and cover the requirements for working with equipment in a variety of manufacturing and processing industries. Graduates may progress to higher-level qualifications, such as Process Control and Automation Level 5.
Course Content
- Core Process Measurement 1 (IMCT431)
- Core Process Measurement 2 (IMCT432)
- Core Process Measurement 3 (IMCT433)
- Core Process Measurement 4 (IMCT434)
- Control Principles 1 (IMCT435)
- Control Principles 2 (IMCT436)
- Control Principles 3 (IMCT437)
- Advanced Control 1 (IMCT511)
- Advanced Control 2 (IMCT512)
- Advanced Control 3 (IMCT513)
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 2, 10 numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1, and 14 credits in a science subject at Level 2; or recognised equivalent
Relevant NZQF Level 2 course or recognised equivalent (for post-school applicants)
Relevant knowledge or experience from work may be considered
IELTS 5.5 overall (no band lower than 5) or equivalent (for non-native English speakers)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Petrochemicals
Pulp and Paper
Wood Products
Dairy Manufacturing
Metal Refining
Food and Beverage
Meats and Brewing
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Power Generation
Future employment opportunities might be
Instrumentation Technician – industrial measurement and control
Service technician for process industry equipment