New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Level 5) with strands in Process Control and Process Automation
Electrical
A course by
Wintec
This Level 5 certificate programme builds advanced knowledge and skills in industrial measurement, process control, and automation. Designed for qualified electricians and industrial control technicians, it combines online learning and practical block courses over two years on a part-time basis.
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
Apply safety and compliance in automation environments
Demonstrate understanding of legislation, safety procedures, and compliance in process control and automation contexts.
Specify and select instrumentation and control equipment
Evaluate and select appropriate hardware and interfaces for industrial automation, including controllers, sensors, and actuators.
Design and document functional control system specifications
Produce clear functional documentation and specifications for process control and automation systems.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Level 5) with strands in Process Control and Process Automation prepares graduates for senior roles in process and automation industries. Featuring a blend of online study and two intensive on-campus practical sessions, the programme covers instrumentation, safety, hardware/software systems, control/automation equipment, process theory, and automation project work. Students develop practical skills relevant to industries such as petrochemicals, manufacturing, and utilities.
Course Content
- Safety & Compliance for Process Control & Automation Systems
- Control System Hardware & Interfaces
- Equipment Specification & Selection
- Functional Descriptions & Specifications
- Process Theory & Applications
- Process Control & Applications
- Process Control Investigation
- Use CAD Tools to Document an Automation Project
- PLCs & Elementary Programming
- Process Automation
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Theory) (Level 4) or equivalent
National Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Level 4)
Relevant NZ certificate in electrical theory and practice at Level 4
Or demonstrable equivalent experience/skills (including mechanical control/automation process experience recommended)
IELTS 6.0 (academic), with no band lower than 5.5, or equivalent (for non-native English speakers)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Process Industries
Industrial Automation
Manufacturing
Utilities
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior process control technician
Automation technician
Roles in process industries such as petrochemicals, dairy manufacturing, power generation, and water/wastewater treatment