QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

National Code: UEE31225
TAFE SA Code: TP01566

2026 start

Description

Are you in an apprenticeship as an electrical instrumentation technician? This is the course for you. This nationally recognised Certificate lll course covers tools and processes to calibrate, adjust, and repair the instruments used in a wide range of industries. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of electrotechnology equipment and circuitry. Skills covered include safety, circuits, problem solving, specifications, and installation so you can be employed as a qualified instrument tradesperson and work in oil and gas, utilities, mining, and manufacturing.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Duration

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48 months

Campus

Study Mode

Study Load

Scheduled

Application

Port Pirie

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Part Time

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Part Time

Day Classes

Evening Classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN)
You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester

Total Fees for the 48 month course

Subsidised

$506

$4,044

Concession

$306

$2,448

You may be eligible for government subsidised training.

Subsidised Training Eligibility

Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).

What is the LLN?

Full Fee

$22,078

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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Upfront Payment

Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Graduates can be employed as qualified instrument tradespeople and work in the area of oil and gas, process, utilities, mining and manufacturing.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (UEE31225)
This qualification covers competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain systems and devices for measurement and recording of physical/chemical phenomenon and related process control. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 23 core units plus elective units totalling 140 points. Please note; delivery of some units in this qualification may be undertaken via TAFE SA partner training organisation(s) who specialise in the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Apprentices and their Employers will be engaged to consider and agree to this option when applicable.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector	20	EABZH	UEERE0001
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	20	EABZY	UEECD0007
Calibrate, adjust and test measuring instruments	40	EACHP	UEEIC0004
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers	60	EACCZ	UEEIC0013
Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring	60	EACAS	UEERL0004
Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work	20	EABZA	UEECD0016
Engage in Instrumentation, Control, Machine Repair Or Switchgear Work and Competency Development	20	EACWL	UEECO0028
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	40	EABZB	UEECD0019
Find and rectify faults in process final control elements	40	EACHB	UEEIC0021
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment	20	EABZC	UEECD0020
Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment	20	EACHC	UEEIC0022
Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing	20	EACHD	UEEIC0023
Maintain documentation	20	EACCS	UEECO0002
Operate application software packages	60	TABMB	ICTICT214
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry	6	EACHK	CPCWHS1001
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation	4	HABCN	HLTAID009
Provide First Aid	18	HABCP	HLTAID011
Set up and adjust advanced PID process control loops	40	EACHF	UEEIC0030
Set up and adjust PID control loops	40	EACHE	UEEIC0029
Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks	60	EACHG	UEEIC0031
Set up gas analysis measuring and control instruments	20	EACHT	UEEIC0033
Set up water analysis measuring and control instruments	20	EACHL	UEEIC0036
Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems	40	EACGC	UEEIC0038
Solve problems in direct current circuits	80	EABZE	UEECD0043
Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems	40	EACGD	UEEIC0039
Solve problems in multiple path extra-low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits	40	EACGZ	UEECD0045
Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems	40	EACGB	UEEIC0041
Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems	40	EACGE	UEEIC0043
Troubleshoot process control systems	60	EACHM	UEEIC0046
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications	40	EABZF	UEECD0051
Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals	40	EACGA	UEEIC0047
Verify compliance and functionality of instrumentation and control installations	40	EACHH	UEEIC0048

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