This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification covers competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain equipment and systems for the control of plant, machines and processes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | Core |
| Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures | Core |
| Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | Core |
| Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | Core |
| Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems | Core |
| Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems | Core |
| Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems | Core |
| Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems | Core |
| Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals | Core |
| Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | Elective |
| Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | Elective |
| Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Deliver a service to customers | Elective |
| Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area | Elective |
| Develop electrical integrated systems | Elective |
| Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | Elective |
| Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems | Elective |
| Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems | Elective |
| Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment | Elective |
| Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems | Elective |
| Find and rectify faults in process final control elements | Elective |
| Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems | Elective |
| Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment | Elective |
| Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing | Elective |
| Maintain documentation | Elective |
| Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas | Elective |
| Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems | Elective |
| Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems | Elective |
| Operate application software packages | Elective |
| Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | Elective |
| Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Elective |
| Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | Elective |
| Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations | Elective |
| Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations | Elective |
| Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems | Elective |
| Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | Elective |
| Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops | Elective |
| Set up and adjust PID control loops | Elective |
| Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks | Elective |
| Set up industrial field control devices | Elective |
| Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits | Elective |
| Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits | Elective |
| Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | Elective |
| Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies | Elective |
| Use engineering applications software on personal computers | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Electrician (General)
ANZSCO 341111
Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
ANZSCO 342314
Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (General) install, modify, maintain and repair electronic instruments and control systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
ANZSCO 342315
Electronic Instrument Trades Workers (Special Class) install, modify, maintain and repair complex electronic instruments and control systems which involve a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
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AUSINET (RTO code 41457)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
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Competency Training (RTO code 31299)
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- Skills Assure Supplier
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EIM TRAINING (RTO code 31408)
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- Skills Assure Supplier
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MEO TRAINING (RTO code 45715)
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Volt Edge (RTO code 32137)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
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Coex Training (RTO code 41119)
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College of Electrical Training (RTO code 2394)
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Compliance Training & Engineering (RTO code 41014)
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Project Management Vision Pty Ltd (RTO code 52698)
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School of Engineering in Australia (RTO code 51178)
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Skills Lab (RTO code 45486)
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TECH SKILLS INTERNATIONAL (RTO code 52737)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.