Control Technician

A Control Technician looks after repairs and maintenance of control systems. You’ll ensure systems are working efficiently and carry out scheduled servicing, routine inspections and testing. Control Technicians are employed in any environment where robotic systems, automated equipment and control systems are used, such as factories or assembly plants.

Control Technicians should have strong technical abilities and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be able to follow directions and work as part of a larger team. Control Technicians should have good problem solving abilities and be flexible in the way they attend to their duties. It’s important that you can manage your time well and stay on top of servicing and maintenance schedules.

 

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a control technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE31220

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE40420

Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
52892WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52886WA

Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation Engineering

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE50220

Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE43220

Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control

On Campus
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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