Master Precision: Ready to be the brains behind automated systems and control the heartbeat of industrial processes? Step into the highly specialised and critical world of an Instrumentation Technician with an apprenticeship that combines electrical expertise with advanced control technology! You’ll join the ranks of highly skilled tradespeople who design, install, calibrate, and maintain the precise instruments and control systems that monitor and regulate everything from temperature and pressure to flow and level in major industries.  

As an apprentice, you’ll gain extensive hands-on experience, working with a sophisticated array of sensors, transmitters, and automated control systems. You can expect to dive in and learn how to:  

• Install and commission complex electrical and electronic instrumentation equipment in industrial settings, ensuring precise measurement and control.  
• Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot a wide range of instruments and control loops, diagnosing faults and ensuring optimal system performance.  

And lots more…

The Qualification: Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (UEE31220)

Note: While some pathways may allow direct entry to this qualification, many employers in Victoria prefer or require candidates to hold or be concurrently undertaking a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) for a dual trade qualification, given the strong electrical foundation required.

Benefits of Gaining Qualification:

You’ll earn a wage while training in a highly sought-after and specialised trade that is crucial for the efficiency, safety, and productivity of modern industrial operations. This apprenticeship equips you with incredibly precise and versatile skills. You’ll develop expertise in process control, industrial networks, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), advanced fault-finding, and the precise measurement of physical and chemical phenomena, building a robust foundation for a rewarding career. Your skills will be pivotal in optimising production, ensuring quality, and minimising downtime in vital sectors like manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, water treatment, and pharmaceuticals across Victoria and Australia.  

Outcomes After Qualification:

Upon completion, you’ll be ready to specialise in roles such as:

• Instrumentation Technician/Fitter: Install, calibrate, test, and maintain a wide range of industrial instruments and control systems.
• Process Control Technician: Focus on optimising and troubleshooting automated process control loops and systems.
• Automation Technician: Work with PLC programming, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and SCADA systems to manage industrial automation.  
• Maintenance Instrument Fitter: Specialise in preventative and reactive maintenance for instrumentation within large industrial plants.

How Long?

An Apprenticeship typically takes 36-48 months (approximately 3 to 4 years) for the single trade. If undertaken as a dual trade (Electrician and Instrumentation), it can extend to up to 5 years, but this truly depends on each individual’s progress and the employer’s specific program.

What to Expect:

Prepare for a challenging yet incredibly rewarding blend of intensive hands-on practical work in advanced workshops and industrial environments, combined with theoretical classroom learning. You’ll work with sensitive equipment, complex wiring diagrams, and sophisticated software, mastering precision calibration, intricate diagnostic techniques, and strict safety protocols. This trade requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and a deep understanding of electrical and electronic principles. Your expertise will be fundamental in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and automation that drives modern industry.  

Ready to Control the Future of Industry?

Begin your journey with an Instrumentation Technician apprenticeship and gain the skills to thrive in a powerful and rewarding career, becoming the expert who ensures precise control and optimal performance in Victoria’s most critical industrial sectors.