Instrument Mechanician Trade

Skills Obtained:

• Maintain process control systems.
• Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of process Communication Systems.
• Maintain and support policies and procedures to solve a variety of problems within a Measurement, Control, and Instrumentation field.
• Range: Problems include both familiar and unfamiliar.
• The learner can identify deviations related to equipment and procedures and creatively finding solutions through clearly defined methods and techniques.
• Work effectively with others as a member of a team daily to effectively provide maintenance and related services to process control systems.
• Organize and manage oneself and one’s activities responsibly and effectively by proactively handling and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and tools.
• Communicate effectively using appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills to ensure a smooth shift take-over and hand- over and reporting all work-related issues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the world, as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem solving in the context of Instrumentation and Analytical equipment does not happen in isolation.
• Use science and technology to show responsibility towards the environment and health of the broader community by complying with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures as dictated by legislation.