RMIT University

Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control - UEE42211

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00122A

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

Structure

  • 27 core
  • plus electives

Subjects

  • Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment
  • Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations
  • Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
  • Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
  • Setup and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and industrial networks
  • Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing
  • Disconnect - reconnect control devices connected to low voltage installation wiring
  • Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems
  • Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
  • Conduct testing of hazardous areas installations - coal mining
  • Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
  • 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
  • Conduct testing of hazardous areas installations - dust atmospheres
  • Conduct visual inspection of hazardous areas installations
  • 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
  • Conduct detailed inspection of hazardous areas installations - dust atmospheres
  • 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
  • Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
  • Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
  • Conduct detailed inspection of hazardous areas installations - gas atmospheres
  • 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
  • Estimate electrotechnology projects
  • Find and rectify faults in process final control elements
  • Assist in commissioning process and instrumentation control systems
  • Maintain equipment in hazardous areas - pressurisation
  • Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies
  • Conduct testing of hazardous area installations - pressurisation
  • Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
  • Conduct testing of hazardous areas installations - gas atmospheres
  • Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
  • Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures
  • 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
  • Trouble shoot in measuring and analysis systems
  • 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
  • Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
  • Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems - pressurisation
  • Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems
  • Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas - gas atmospheres
  • Conduct detailed inspection of hazardous areas installations - pressurisation
  • Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
  • Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations
  • Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas - dust atmospheres
  • Work safely in the construction industry
  • Manage compliance of hazardous areas
  • Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits
  • Develop structured programs to control external devices
  • Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in a hazardous area
  • Conduct detailed inspection of hazardous areas installations - coal mining
  • Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops
  • Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

Study pathways

Not applicable.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne City No
Melbourne City No
  • Full-time : 4 years

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