Course Level
Certificate IV
Professional Certificate of Competency in Instrumentation, Automation & Process Control
This professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain practical knowledge of selection, installation, and commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control valves. This course is for individuals primarily involved in the design, specification, and implementation of control and measurement equipment. It will help you achieve effective results for industrial processes, by going over new technologies such as smart instrumentation and Fieldbus. We will cover instrumentation terms, concepts, diagrams, and symbols, as well as an overview of the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in industrial applications. You will also learn about control valve principles and common valve types.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
EIT ONLINE | Online/Off-campus - 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Structure
12 Modules
Subjects
- Introduction, Basic Terms and Definitions
- Diagrams and Numbering
- Pressure Measurement
- Level Measurement
- Temperature Measurement
- Flow and Mass Measurement
- Control Valves
- Basic Control Philosophies
- Integration of the System, Modern Trends and Other Process Considerations
- Programmable Logic Controllers Introduction to the PLC
- Iso, Hazops, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Spare Parts Analysis, Testing and Panel Design
- Hmi, Scada & Dcs Systems
Entry requirements
- To obtain a certificate of completion for EITs Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.
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