Dealing with theoretical and practical concepts in the measurement and control of various manufacturing and/or refining processes, this stream places emphasis on the use of industry related techniques and tools such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), classic and modern control strategies and industry-standard software development tools in order to bring a level of optimisation and efficiency to the process at hand. Students have access to modern laboratory or online simulation facilities allowing for the immediate application of theoretical concepts. An instrument technician will be involved with the practical design, installation and maintenance of electronic digital and pneumatic equipment, control systems and development of procedures for maintenance and problem solving. The calibration of measuring instruments and the optimization of systems can also be part of his/her task. In the engineering team he/she may have to act as a manager in order to give the instructions received from senior personnel, usually engineers, to his/her subordinates, usually artisans and operators.
Duration: 3 Months
Start: 15 January
Certification: National Diploma
LECTURE
Dr Piet Bothma
Academic and Skills Development
Learn about design
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this course you will have the skills and confidence to effectively:
- Evaluate and apply essential methods to technical operational systems
- Analyze and apply acquired knowledge in performing the tasks and solve common problems
- Gather and analyze relevant information, use data to apply theories and principles within engineering related situations
- Execute role and responsibilities by being able to summarize, classify, discuss and estimate application processes-required through mathematical concepts, technical and schematic diagrams, computer and technology usage in a range of different contexts
- Communicate with colleagues, clients, and members of supervisory/management levels by presenting information reliably and accurately in spoken and written form
COURSE CURRICULUM
- Industrial Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Industrial Instruments
- Engineering Science
- Mathematics
- Industrial Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Industrial Instruments
- Mathematics
- Industrial Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Industrial Instruments
- Mathematics
REQUIREMENTS
You will need to have completed at least grade 10 or another South African equivalent NSC grade.
There is no learning material that needs to be purchased for this course. All learning material will be provided to you.
In order for you to be able to use our e-learning platform, you need to have access to a computer and good internet connection.