New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Practice) (Level 4) Ref: 2251

Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Practice) (Level 4) Ref: 2251
NZQF Level	4

About the course

Instrumentation technicians install, maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation equipment that measures and controls industrial processes.

They are a key player in ensuring manufacturer and industrial processes where process measurements are taken comply with recognised standards and ensure that quality is maintained.

This is one of those careers that most people do not know exists but is vital for industries worldwide to achieve the highest quality whilst being cost-effective.

Trained instrumentation technicians are in high demand in an extremely wide range of process industries.

Purpose of this qualification:

The purpose of this programme is to provide the electrotechnology industry with qualified and commercially competent technicians who can safely and competently install, service, and maintain Industrial Measurement and Control (IMC) systems in an IMC environment.

This programme is intended for people who are currently working in an IMC environment.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

Install and commission industrial instrumentation to meet industry requirements.
Service industrial measurement and control equipment, and systems to meet industry requirements.
Diagnose and correct faults in industrial measurement and control systems to meet industry requirements.
Identify and manage risks to work safely in an industrial environment.

Educational pathway:

Accuracy, precision, attention to detail, and a technical nature are the catch cries of this career pathway. Industrial measurement and control technicians are sought after by employers in a wide range of process industries such as petrochemicals, pulp and paper, wood products, dairy manufacturing, metal refining, food and beverage, meats and brewing production, water and wastewater treatment, and power generation.

Technicians can be permanently employed by a company in these industries or alternatively work for contractors providing services to these manufacturers. The work will include installing, testing, calibrating, and servicing equipment along with the documentation to support the systems for these complex plants ensuring all safety and industry standards are met.

Most prospective IMC technicians enter this career path after first qualifying and working as industrial electricians. Many businesses identify dual trade (Electrical Engineering Level 4 and Industrial Measurement and Control Level 4 being the common qualification minimum). There are also opportunities for people from other industry areas to advance in this field, such as a mechanical trade background.

There are two entry level qualifications in the qualification pathway for individuals intending to become an IMC technician: This qualification and the New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Theory) (Level 4) [Ref: 2252], which is intended for individuals who are either already in an IMC apprenticeship, or who want to gain the broad operational knowledge of IMC theory in preparation for entry into an IMC apprenticeship. This qualification can also build on certificate/s in electrical theory and practice such as the New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4) with strands in General Electrical, and Electricity Supply [Ref: 4204]. This qualification leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Level 5) with strands in Process Control, and Process Automation [Ref: 2253]

It is recommended that candidates:

Have achieved the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 2) [Ref: 0973] with a course endorsement in Mathematics, English, and Physics; and have completed a course of study covering fundamental electrical theory; or

are able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills prior to enrolment in a programme leading to this qualification.

It is recommended that enrolment in a programme leading to this qualification is undertaken either concurrently or consecutively to the New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Theory) (Level 4) [Ref: 2252].

Candidates pursuing this qualification should note that it may be a legal requirement for them to obtain registration as an electrician or electrical service technician, depending on the nature of their work.

Industry requirements means all asset owner requirements, manufacturer specifications; and enterprise requirements which cover the documented workplace policies, procedures, specifications, business requirements; and quality management requirements relevant to the workplace.

To apply visit www.earnlearn-tepukenga.ac.nz or call 0800 EARN IT or 0800 327 648.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, trainees must be in employment and engaging with work related to the scope of the programme.

It is recommended that candidates hold NCEA Level 2, with a course endorsement in English, Mathematics, and either Physics or General Science. Candidates should have completed a course of study covering fundamental electrical theory.

It is recommended that this qualification is undertaken either concurrently with or consecutively to the New Zealand Certificate in Industrial measurement and Control (Theory) (Level 4) (Ref: 2252).

About the provider

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