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PUBLISHED 2018-2019 Non-credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2018-2019 Non-credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Instrumentation Technician


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Program Description


In the Instrumentation Technician program, you will learn to install, maintain, and repair measuring and control instruments used in industrial and commercial processing.  You will work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic, and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition.
 

In general, Instrumentation Technicians:
 

  • Consult manufacturers’ manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures.
     
  • Use pneumatic, electrical, and electronic testing devices to inspect and test instrument and system operation, and diagnose faults.
     
  • Repair, maintain, and adjust system components and instruments according to manufacturers’ specifications
     
  • Work with Engineers on basic design.
     
  • Install and maintain instruments on new or existing plant equipment and processes.
     

Program Overview


Progression


Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation students must pass all courses and attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Admission Requirements


Program Outcomes


Program Outline


Total Credits


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