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Instrumentation and Process Control Technician Training Course

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Course Overview

What does an Instrumentation and Control Technician do? Instrumentation and Control Technicians maintain, detect, calibrate and repair measurement and control systems in commercial and industrial settings.

Instrumentation and control technicians are experts and well-informed in complete plant systems and the interactions of processes. They install, service and maintain a variety of systems comprising safety and security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical), communication, and process control systems.

They also install and service measuring and indicating instruments to supervise and monitor process control variables, monitor the operation of equipment and measure the characteristics of the material within a process.

Instrumentation and control technicians also manage and work on final control devices such as valves, actuators and positioners to manipulate the process medium. The technicians install and stop electrical, pneumatic and fluid connections. They also work on signal transmission systems and network and such as wireless and fibre optic.

Along with the modification and replacement of components, calibration and repair, instrumentation and control technicians examine and test the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults and verify repairs.

They create and enhance process control strategies and configure related systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Instrumentation and control technicians keep backups, documentation and software modifications as part of maintaining these computer-based control systems. Scheduled maintenance, upkeep and the commissioning of systems are also important aspects of the work.

The technicians consult technical documentation, drawings, manuals and schematics. They work with plant operators to optimize plant controls and may support engineering in plant design, modification and hazard analysis.

The technicians use hand, power and electronic instruments, material handling equipment and test equipment. They work on a variety of instruments involving primary control elements, transmitters, signal conditioners, recorders, analysers, sensors, detectors, controllers and final control elements. These instruments gauge and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force and chemical composition.

Instrumentation and control technicians work in diverse industrial sectors such as oil and gas; steel; water treatment; manufacturing; pulp and paper/fibre processing; nuclear, thermal and hydropower generation; mining; petrochemical and industrial/commercial instrument servicing.

When doing their duties, instrumentation and control technicians must conform with federal, jurisdictional, industrial and site-specific standards, codes and regulations. They must make sure that all processes operate and are kept within these set standards, codes and regulations. Keeping up to date with developments in technology in the industry and trade is important.

Instrumentation and control technicians can work in risky and hazardous environments where they may be exposed to confined spaces, heights, noise, dust, cold and heat. There might also be risks and hazards in working with chemicals, gases, radiation, laser equipment and substances under pressure.

Key traits for individuals entering this trade are manual dexterity, attention to detail, communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, technological aptitude and mathematical and scientific aptitude.

This analysis identifies similarities or overlaps with other tradespersons and professionals such as process operators, steamfitters/pipefitters, industrial mechanics (millwrights), electricians and engineers.

This Zoe training course introduces the participants to measurement and calculation, data analysis and numerical estimation skills to their tasks. Some of these tasks include calculating flow, calculating volume displacement, measuring analyser malfunctions, monitoring pressure, interpreting deviations on graphs, and comparing values and measurements.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this Certified Instrumentation and Process Control Technician Course successfully, participants will have an understanding of:

  • Types of documents referenced comprise computer printouts with numeric information, supplier catalogue listings and engineering documentation such as forms, graphs, tables, charts, schematics, assembly diagrams and drawings. They may also make documents such as on-site sketches and completely detailed schematics, assembly drawings, graphs and charts
  • Parts lists, maintenance schedules, and inspection reports. Instrumentation and control technicians create and write procedures for the control and operation of equipment and to troubleshoot faults. They use writing abilities when communicating through e-mail and providing status updates in logbooks
  • Measurement and calculation, data evaluation and numerical estimation skills to their tasks. Some of these tasks include calculating volume displacement, monitoring pressure, measuring analyser malfunctions, calculating flow, interpreting deviations on graphs, and comparing values and measurements. Instrumentation and control technicians evaluate, and analyse collection of data gathered from tests and simulations to troubleshoot faults, evaluate equipment functioning and assess the progress of wear
  • Troubleshoot breakdowns and malfunctions, take corrective measures to avoid potential hazards and choose whether to repair or replace components based on time and cost factors. They plan and establish maintenance schedules, the installation of new machinery and the tradespeople assigned to install the machinery. Instrumentation and control technicians should be capable to think swiftly and synthesize the information at hand to deal with emergencies such as serious equipment malfunctions that could cause injury, or property and environmental damage
  • Installing control valves and testing transmitters or controllers
  • Install and service programmable process control systems like PLCs, DCSs, SCADA systems and HMIs
  • Configure settings and to access information such as measurement and operational values
  • Word processing software, communication software and devices, the Internet, databases, spreadsheets, computer-assisted design (CAD), manufacturing or machining software depending on the task
  • Safety, digital technology and more high-level computer applications relating to process control

Training Methodology

This collaborative Certified Instrumentation and Process Control Technician training program will comprise the following training methods:

  • Lectures
  • Seminars and Presentations
  • Group Discussions
  • Assignments
  • Case Studies and Functional Exercises

Zoe Talent Solutions follows the ‘Do-Review-Learn-Apply’ model.

Organisational Benefits

Companies who nominate their employees to participate in this Certified Instrumentation and Process Control Technician course can benefit in the following ways:

  • Keep your company one step ahead with this all-inclusive Certified Instrumentation and Process Control Technician Course
  • Assist technical committees to create, publish and revise working standards relating to Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Carefully study case studies and examples to comprehensively understand the material being discussed and ensure that the material is appropriate to the organisation represented
  • Leave with an awareness and understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the workplace in relation to Instrumentation and Process Control

Personal Benefits

Individuals who participate in this Certified Instrumentation and Process Control Technician course can gain from it in the following ways:

  • Understand the principle of operation of a variety of sensors and transducers used in Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Review the construction and operation of the most important Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Evaluate and select the most appropriate sensor technology for a given Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Design, build and test using a given specification of Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Optimise control by using relevant software of Instrumentation and Process Control

Who Should Attend?

Certified Instrumentation and Process Control Technician training course would be suitable for:

  • Instrumentation and Control Engineers & Technicians
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Process Control Engineers
  • Consulting Engineers
  • Maintenance Engineers & Technicians
  • Production Controllers
  • Project Managers

Course Outline

MODULE 1:  COMMON OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS

  • Performs safety-related functions
    • Maintains a safe work environment
    • Uses safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
    • Performs de-energizing, lock-out and tag-out procedures
  • Organizes work
    • Uses diagrams, drawings and schematics
    • Plans tasks
  • Performs routine trade activities
    • Maintains calibration, configuration and test equipment
    • Maintains tools
    • Maintains documentation
    • Operates material handling equipment

MODULE 2:  PROCESS MEASURING AND INDICATING DEVICES

  • Installs pressure, temperature, level and flow devices
    • Maintains pressure, temperature, level and flow devices
    • Diagnoses pressure, temperature, level and flow devices
    • Repairs pressure, temperature, level and flow devices
  • Installs and services motion, vibration, speed and position
  • Devices
  • Installs motion, speed, position and vibration devices
  • Maintains motion, speed, position and vibration devices
  • Diagnoses motion, speed, position and vibration devices
  • Repairs motion, speed, position and vibration devices
  • Services mass and Installs, density and consistency devices
    • Installs mass, density and consistency devices
    • Maintains mass, density and consistency devices
    • Diagnoses mass, density and consistency devices
    • Repairs mass, density and consistency devices
  • Installs and services process analysers
    • Installs process analysers
    • Maintains process analysers
    • Diagnoses process analysers
    • Repairs process analysers
  • Installs and services multiple variable computing devices
    • Installs multiple variable computing devices
    • Maintains multiple variable computing devices
    • Diagnoses multiple variable computing devices
    • Repairs multiple variable computing devices

MODULE 3:  SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

  • Installs and services safety systems and devices
    • Installs safety systems and devices
    • Maintains safety systems and devices
    • Diagnoses safety systems and devices
    • Repairs safety systems and devices
  • Installs and services safety instrumented systems (SISs)
    • Installs SISs
    • Configures SISs
    • Maintains SISs
    • Diagnoses SISs
    • Repairs SISs

MODULE 4: HYDRAULIC, PNEUMATIC AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  • Hydraulic systems: Installs and services control devices
    • Installs control devices for hydraulic systems
    • Maintains control devices for hydraulic systems
    • Diagnoses control devices for hydraulic systems
    • Repairs control devices for hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic equipment: Installs and services
    • Installs pneumatic equipment
    • Maintains pneumatic equipment
    • Diagnoses pneumatic equipment
    • Repairs pneumatic equipment
  • Electrical and electronic Equipment: Installs and services
    • Installs electrical and electronic equipment
    • Maintains electrical and electronic equipment
    • Diagnoses electrical and electronic equipment
    • Repairs electrical and electronic equipment

MODULE 5: FINAL CONTROL DEVICES

  • Installs and services valves
    • Installs valves
    • Maintains valves
    • Diagnoses valves
    • Repairs valves
  • Installs and services actuators
    • Installs actuators
    • Maintains actuators
    • Diagnoses actuators
    • Repairs actuators
  • Installs and services positioners
    • Installs positioners
    • Maintains positioners
    • Diagnoses positioners
    • Repairs positioners
  • Configures and services variable speed drives (VSDs)
    • Configures VSDs
    • Maintains VSDs
    • Diagnoses VSDs
    • Repairs VSDs

MODULE 6: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES

  • Installs and services control network systems
    • Performs installation and configuration on control network systems
    • Diagnoses control network systems
    • Performs maintenance and repairs on control network systems
  • Installs and services signal converters
    • Performs installation and configuration of signal converters
    • Diagnoses signal converters
    • Performs maintenance and repairs on signal converters
  • Installs and services gateways, media converters and bridges
    • Performs installation and configuration of gateways, bridges and media converters
    • Diagnoses gateways, bridges and media converters
    • Performs maintenance and repairs on gateways, bridges and media converters

MODULE 7: CONTROL SYSTEMS AND PROCESS CONTROL

  • Establishes and optimizes process control strategies
    • 22.01 Determines process control strategy
    • 3,4
    • 22.02 Optimizes process control
    • 3,4
  • Installs and services stand-alone controllers (SACs)
    • Installs SACs
    • Configures SACs
    • Performs maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on SACs
  • Installs and services programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
    • Installs PLCs
    • Configures PLCs
    • Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on PLCs
  • Installs and services distributed control systems (DSCs)
    • Installs DCSs
    • Configures DCSs
    • Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on DCSs
  • Installs and services human machine interface (HMIs)
    • Installs HMIs
    • Configures HMIs
    • Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on HMIs
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems: Installs and services
    • Installs SCADA systems
    • Configures SCADA systems
    • Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on SCADA systems

Participant Reviews
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Oladapo Shokunbi
The Training was relevant to my work. The Trainer (Mr. Doumiri Abdelhakim)was very personable and knowledgeable. Every topic was explained in detail. The Training consultants were beneficial and receptive to feedback. I recommend Zoe Talent Solutions to anyone looking to build capacity in any area of technical, professional and competency.
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