Process Control and Automation
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
This programme is suitable for both registered electricians and industrial measurement and control technicians looking to further their knowledge and qualifications in the industrial automation sector. It has a combination delivery of distance learning combined with two short practical courses with delivery spread over two years.
The programme is focused on the industrial discipline of process automation. The distance learning environment includes extensive on-job investigation and an automation project for students.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in important core areas, including instrumentation and automation, safety systems, hardware and software systems, and selection and specification of control and automation equipment for process control, or process automation systems.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.