Instrument Technician N4-N6

National Certificate Engineering Studies

(Electrical Engineering - Instrument Technician N4 – N6)

Instrumentation engineering is the engineering specialization focused on the principle and operation of measuring instruments that are used in design and configuration of automated systems in areas such as electrical and pneumatic domains, and the control of quantities being measured.

Key Features

What is the basic of instrumentation Technician?

Instrumentation and control refer to the analysis, measurement, and control of industrial process variables using process control instruments and software tools such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors, analyzers, electrical and mechanical actuators, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Piping

What does an instrument Technician do?

The Instrumentation Technician will design and develop new devices and enhance or redesign older devices used to control electronic or mechanical systems.

Is Instrumentation Engineering a good career?

In the private sector too, Instrumentation Technicians are in high demand. A skilled Instrumentation Technician with sound knowledge of operations and machinery controls is in great demand in private sectors.

Admission Requirements

Method of Study

What is Interesting about N4-N6 Electrical Engineering- Instrument Technician?

Instrument Technicians or electricians or electrical technicians play an important role in our society. According to National Scarce Skills List, electrical engineers are listed as one of the top 10 skills shortage in South Africa. Instrument Technicians are in critical need in industries such as power or energy generation (Eskom), telecommunication, engineering, computing, construction, energy, manufacturing, transport and utilities companies and the armed forces.

Award

A student will qualify for a National N Diploma Engineering Studies Electrical Engineering on completion of a minimum of 12 subjects, ranging from N4 to N6, together with a minimum of two years in-service training.

The College assists students with in service training as part of the learner support programme