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About the course
This dual-award Certificate III develops trade-ready skills to work as an electrician while also building capability in instrumentation and control for industrial automation. Training covers installing, testing, fault finding and maintaining electrical systems across residential, commercial and industrial settings, plus working with instrumentation used to monitor and control processes. Learning combines structured study with on-the-job training, supporting progression toward electrician licensing subject to requirements.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles where electrical and automation skills intersect across construction, manufacturing, energy and process industries. Typical pathways include electrician (after meeting licensing requirements), instrumentation technician, electrical/instrumentation tradesperson, and maintenance technician supporting plant reliability and safe operations. The dual trade focus suits workplaces using control systems, switchgear and industrial instrumentation, including environments that monitor variables such as temperature, pressure and flow.
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