Enquire nowCert III in Instrumentation and Control (I&C) versus Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation (EI) – Which one to choose?
Cert III in Instrumentation and Control (I&C) versus Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation (EI) – Which one to choose?
Oct 08, 2020
Introduction to the Instrumentation Industry
The global process automation and instrumentation market is anticipated to grow from $70.2 billion in 2017 to $112.2 billion by 2026. As the instrumentation market grows bigger, so does the need for a suitably qualified I&C technicians.
Licenced Instrumentation professionals are rare and, therefore, in-demand and receive an increased pay rate.
Job opportunities in Instrumentation:
- Oil and gas shutdowns (onshore and offshore)
- Mining shutdowns
- Heavy industry shutdowns
- Oil and gas construction
- Mining construction
Certificate III or Certificate IV in Instrumentation: What is the difference?
Whether you decide to undertake Cert 3 IC, or Cert 4 EI, both courses are in demand and upskilling is necessary to stand out and succeed in your career. The table below gives a brief overview of both qualifications and can be used to figure out which course is right for you.
| UEE40420 – Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation (EI) | UEE31220 – Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (I&C) | |
| Funded | Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland | Fee for Service only |
| Pre-requisite | Valid Unrestricted Electrical Licence | Valid Unrestricted Electrical Licence + UEE40411 |
| Course Duration | 2 Weeks | 2 Weeks |
| Work Experience Requirement | 3 weeks for WA fundedcourse only – can be obtained before, in parallel or after the course | 1 year I&C experience- can be obtained before, in parallel or after the course |
| Level of Entry | Entrance level in EI and I&C field | I&C System Technician |
| Trade Course | Not a Trade Course | Class B Grade Trade |
| Provide Skills and Competency in | Test + commission + set up + fault find from DCS / PLC / SCADA to field transmitters. | Select + install + terminate + set up + fault find + test field transmitter. |
| Gap Training Provided by PMV | 8 Core + 3 Electives | 9 Core + 2 Electives |
To Summarise
Cert 4 EI gives you the required knowledge and skill to enter the instrumentation industry, and the Cert 3 IC allows you to specialise further as a lead in instrumentation and control.
Whether you decide to undertake Cert 3 IC, or Cert 4 EI, these courses are required to be competitive in the industry. Upskilling is necessary to progress your career in a highly technical and specialised field, such as instrumentation.
PMV offers training in both courses:
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