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An Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, or E&I Technician works with equipment to ensure it operates properly. These technicians can work in a variety of different workplaces including manufacturing plants, paper mills, food processing plants and oil refineries.
E&I Technicians are likely to be responsible for installing equipment, servicing it, troubleshooting problems and making repairs where necessary. This may involve installing and maintaining electrical circuits, repairing motors and generators, fixing robotics and programming controllers.
There are 6 courses available for people who want to become an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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Do you have trade experience and want to upskill into the mining sector? How about the 52892WA Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining? This nationally recognised diploma gives you a working knowledge of the latest electronic and instrumentation technologies used in the mining sector. The course introduces you to the theory behind electrical and IT systems while developing your technical skills in these areas. Graduate ready for high-end electrical work in mining operations. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming course enrolment dates..
Average duration: 18 months.
If you’re a qualified electrician the UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation will qualify you for work as an Instrumentation and Control Technician. This training course is recognised all over Australia and you’ll complete your studies in less than a year. Graduate able to install, commission, calibrate and repair instrumentation and control equipment. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective selections to suit your job role, and enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 12 months.
The UEE50220 Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation is for licensed electricians who wish to expand their professional reach to instrumentation, electrical engineering, and process plant technologies. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to install, commission, and maintain electrical control systems and other instrumentation — as well as write specifications for electrotechnology engineering projects. The course also covers electrical safety, sustainable energy, and compliance..
Average duration: 2 weeks.
Become an instrumentation technician with the UEE42220 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to install, maintain and commission instruments and measurement control systems. The course covers: working safely with electrotechnology, producing energy sector reports, solving problems along AC and DC circuits, diagnosing faults in digital control systems, fabricating and assembling electronic components, installing instrumentation and associated cabling, calibrating temperature measurements systems, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 48 months.
A key area of industrial engineering is safety system design. The Graduate Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Safety Systems covers knowledge and skills underpinning the fundamentals of programmable controllers used in industrial automation as well as gain perspective on the applicable regulatory and standards framework for a range of industry sectors, required for verifying and assure Safety Instrumented Systems performance across the safety life cycle in accordance with internationally recognized standards. The learning outcomes of the course is designed to equip students with professional engineering skills and knowledge to model solutions to Engineering problems related to designing a typical process instrumentation system by using graphical symbols and numbering codes in accordance with the International Standards as well as address the issues in designing and specifying safety control systems for an industrial process control application..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full-time E&I Technician generally earns $1,550 per week ($80,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
The role of an E&I Technician has experienced stable growth over the past 5 years. It is predicted that there will be a strong growth of this occupation over the next 5 years as the demand for these skills continues to increase.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
To work as an E&I Technician, you will need to complete a relevant tertiary qualification. This is typically at least a Certificate III or IV, however many people choose to complete an Advanced Diploma. Depending on the area you want to work in, you might choose an Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities or Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining.
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Here are some potential career pathways within mining and oil and gas. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Mining
Apprentice Engineer
$960 weekly pay
Engineering Tradesperson
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson
$1,800 weekly pay
Casting and Moulding Tradesperson
$1,440 weekly pay
Driller
$1,650 weekly pay
Driller Offsider
$1,350 weekly pay
Dump Truck Operator
$1,640 weekly pay
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
$1,550 weekly pay
Geological Technician
$1,540 weekly pay
Hydraulic Fitter
Hydraulic Mechanic
Industrial Electrician
Instrumentation Technician
$1,400 weekly pay
Machinist
Mechanical Fitter
Miner
$1,700 weekly pay
Mining Machine Operator
Mining Surveyor
$1,250 weekly pay
Plant Mechanic
Plant Operator
Production Operator
Shotfirer
Drilling Supervisor
$1,750 weekly pay
Jumbo Operator
$2,300 weekly pay
Metallurgist
Mining Engineer
Mining Manager
$1,500 weekly pay
Mining Supervisor
Research Engineer
Oil and Gas
Derrickman
Gas Industry Operator
Instrumentation Control Engineer
Petrochemical Engineer
Drilling Engineer
Oil and Gas Engineer
Petroleum Engineer
Reservoir Engineer
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