Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation Calibration

The Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation Calibration (CIIC) is designed to develop learners understanding of the principles of instrument calibration, calibration terminology, calibration system documentation, and relevant. procedures, and to develop the skills to calibrate industrial process instruments and control elements, and measure, record and evaluate data.

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Description

Course Aim:

The Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation Calibration (CIIC) is designed to develop learners understanding of the principles of instrument calibration, calibration terminology, calibration system documentation, and relevant.

procedures, and to develop the skills to calibrate industrial process instruments and control elements, and measure, record and evaluate data.

Gain high value practical skills in process instrumentation calibration, backed by a level 6 certificate.

Learner Profile:

Entry requirements (if under 23 years) are a minimum of grade O6 / H7 in the Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, in 5 subjects. The subjects must include mathematics and English, Irish or another language.

Mature learners, i.e., applicants over the age of 23, may also apply based on work experience and / or life experience by demonstrating that they have reached the standards of knowledge, skills, and competence.

The English language entry requirements for the programme are CEF B2+ or equivalent. Candidates with English language levels below CEF B2+ must first reach this minimum standard before enrolling on the academic programme.

Ideally, applicants have some prior technical experience or knowledge and/or exposure to an industrial environment.

On successful completion of this programme, learners are able to:

  1. Explain the principles of operation of industrial measurement instruments.
  2. Describe the principles of calibration and the associated standard instruments and data sheets/job plans.
  3. Perform appropriate calibration techniques on measurement instruments using standard safety and operational procedures.
  4. Calibrate measurements and report on the indicated errors and required corrective instrument adjustments.
  5. Measure, record and evaluate appropriate calibration data clearly and concisely.
  6. Demonstrate an ability to enhance their skills through formal education and training, independent inquiry, and professional.

Course Content/Modules:

This practical programme will equip learners with the skills to check and verify industrial process control systems.


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Safe work practices in process environments.


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Principles of calibration


•Standards


•Traceability


•Intervals


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Pressure measurement


•Principals and methods


•Control elements


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Flow measurement


•Principals and methods


•Control elements


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Temperature measurement


•Principals and methods


•Control elements


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Level measurement


•Principals and methods


•Control elements


Good practices in calibration system


documentation and records 

Skills Learned:

  • Learners recognise the safety standards associated with working with instrument systems and demonstrate how to use calibration test equipment correctly.

  • Learners select and apply routine mathematical methods and calculation for instrument systems.

  • This certificate programme deals with specific instrumentation, calibration documentation and calibration skills and competencies required by process technicians in industry.

  • Graduates are ready to apply their learning directly in their employment and can use all the theory and practical skills gained in their studies.

Certification:

QQI-accredited Certificate in Industrial Calibration (5 ECTS credits)

Duration/Delivery Mode:

Learners will attend 7-days in class (49-hours), typically, over a 6-week cycle.

Exam/CA details:

Continuous Assessment


Theory 30% and Practical 70%