UEE31225 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
BRISBANE
CRICOS code 103414K
ABOUT THE COURSE
Check the videos below to know more about the job of an Instrument Technician also called Electronic Instrument Trades Worker.
Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control covers competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain systems and devices to measure and record physical/chemical phenomena and related process control.
Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control requires 104 weeks of study (including holidays and work training).
You must attend classes for a minimum of 20 hours every week and complete self-paced learning from home.
You can find an internship to get a foot in the door in the industry. We recommend finding internships for at least 360 hours. This is optional, and the student will be responsible for finding the internship.
• Completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent.
• Overall IELTS score of 5.5.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• One must be physically fit to enrol into this course as it involves the use of tools, ladders, step ladders, use of harnesses and manoeuvring through tight spaces and working outdoors.
• Clear Ausinet’s math test before you can enrol.
Total Course Cost: AUD $24,500
Enrolment Fee (non-refundable): AUD $250
Material fee (one-off): AUD $250
Tuition Fee: AUD $24,000
- Brisbane Campus: 117 Victoria Street, West End, QLD. The campus is easily accessible by bus or car and has free parking spaces.
Intakes in January & June.
Please contact us at support@ausinet.com.au for exact dates.
Assessment of competencies will be done by the trainer throughout the course. You will have to complete written and practical assessments and workplace demonstrations and observations.
Pathways include but are not limited to the following fields of Engineering:
Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, Powers, and Distribution & Transmission.
Job roles associated with Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control relate to instrumentation, manufacturing and process control. Possible job titles and roles relevant to this qualification include:
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker
- Instrument Fitter
- Instrument Technician
- Plant Instrumentation Technician
- Plant Operator
- Process Instrumentation Technician
- Maintenance Instrumentation Technician
All individual students are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL. If requested, the trainer at Ausinet will provide candidates with an RPL Application Form, to assist the candidate in determining if RPL is an appropriate pathway to gain the qualification. If appropriate, candidates will be provided with an RPL Self-Assessment Guide and instructions on how to prepare a portfolio of evidence. The RPL documentation is available on request. Please see the Student Handbook or enquire at the RTO for the procedure on how to apply.
Code | Unit of Competency | Essential | Points |
UEECO0028 | Engage in instrumentation, control, machine or switchgear work and competency development activities | Core | 60 |
UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Core | 20 |
UEECD0016 | Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | Core | 20 |
UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | Core | 20 |
UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | Core | 40 |
UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | Core | 20 |
UEECD0051 | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | Core | 40 |
UEEIC0047 | Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals | Core | 40 |
UEECS0033 | Use engineering applications software on personal computers | Elective | 40 |
UEEIC0013 | Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | Core | 60 |
UEECD0043 | Solve problems in direct current circuits | Core | 80 |
UEECD0045 | Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits | Core | 40 |
UEERL0004 | Disconnect – reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring | Core | 60 |
UEEIC0022 | Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment | Core | 20 |
UEEIC0023 | Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing | Core | 20 |
UEEIC0004 | Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments | Elective | 40 |
UEEIC0041 | Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems | Core | 40 |
UEEIC0038 | Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems | Core | 40 |
UEEIC0039 | Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems | Core | 40 |
UEEIC0043 | Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems | Core | 40 |
UEEIC0021 | Find and rectify faults in process final control elements | Core | 40 |
UEEIC0029 | Set up and adjust PID control loops | Core | 40 |
UEEIC0030 | Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops | Core | 40 |
UEEIC0031 | Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks | Core | 60 |
UEEIC0046 | Troubleshoot process control systems | Elective | 60 |
UEEIC0048 | Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations | Core | 40 |
“Having recently completed my Cert 3 in Instrumentation with Ausinet, I found it was a great experience. Kevin is an excellent and knowledgeable trainer who provides in depth videos and practicals to make sure you get the best learning possible. The class is set up well with a variety of apparatus, everything you need to get the best outcome you can in the range of courses provided. Thank you Kevin” MARK G.
