Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control - UEE31211

TAFE South Australia (TAFE SA)

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification is part of the Electrotechnology Training Package. It provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain systems and devices for measurement and recording of physical/chemical phenomena and related process control.

Structure

23 core
plus electives

Subjects

Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment
Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
Setup and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and industrial networks
Participate in instrumentation and control work and competency development activities
Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing
Disconnect - reconnect control devices connected to low voltage installation wiring
Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas - pressurisation
Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits
Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device
Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems - coal mining
Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
Perform CPR
Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Set up and adjust PID control loops
Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems - gas atmospheres
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
Maintain equipment in hazardous areas - coal mining
Maintain documentation
Maintain equipment in hazardous areas - dust atmospheres
Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Use engineering applications software on personal computers
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas - coal mining
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
Deliver a service to customers
Trouble shoot process control systems
Find and rectify faults in process final control elements
Maintain equipment in hazardous areas - pressurisation
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies
Apply first aid
Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
Maintain equipment in hazardous areas - gas atmospheres
Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations
Install and maintain the integrity of fixed gas detection equipment
Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems - dust atmospheres
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems - pressurisation
Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas - gas atmospheres
Trouble shooting in medical equipment control systems
Set up scientific analysis measuring and control instruments
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Set up gas analysis measuring and control instruments
Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas - dust atmospheres
Work safely in the construction industry
Set up water analysis measuring and control instruments
Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in a hazardous area
Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops
Set up weighting measuring and control instruments
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus