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A Control Technician looks after repairs and maintenance of control systems. You’ll ensure systems are working efficiently and carry out scheduled servicing, routine inspections and testing. Control Technicians are employed in any environment where robotic systems, automated equipment and control systems are used, such as factories or assembly plants.
Control Technicians should have strong technical abilities and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be able to follow directions and work as part of a larger team. Control Technicians should have good problem solving abilities and be flexible in the way they attend to their duties. It’s important that you can manage your time well and stay on top of servicing and maintenance schedules.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Control Technician.
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Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA play a key role in the Industrial Automation Engineering. The Graduate Certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA covers knowledge and skills covers knowledge and skills underpinning the fundamentals of programmable controllers used in industrial automation as well as apply their knowledge for their operation, networking, distributed controllers, and programming control strategies. Additionally, the program will introduce students to SCADA systems hardware and software, a review of typical DCS and SCADA systems, examines DCS controllers and configuration. The learning outcomes of the course is designed to equip students with professional engineering skills and knowledge to address issues with the evaluation and design of programmable controllers (associated with hardware equipment) for designing an industrial process automation solution as well as planning and managing the selection, design, installation, configuration and programming for supervisory needs in the control of process plants..
Average duration: 6 months.
Learn to operate and maintain robotics and automation systems at factories and manufacturing plants with the UEE43220 Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control. This nationally recognised training course will put you at the forefront of emerging technologies and a growth employment sector. The course teaches you how to assemble, configure and maintain automated equipment and control systems — then supervise the overall plant maintenance program. Enquire now for a detailed list of electives and enrolment options..
Average duration: 12 months.
If you’re keen for a technical career in the electrotechnology or ICT sector, give yourself a head-start with the 22586VIC Certificate II in Integrated Technologies (Pre-vocational). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to electronics theory, electrical systems, computer science, and robotics concepts — while giving you opportunities to lay cables, carry out simple electronic repairs, and install basic computer systems. Graduate ready for an apprenticeship and the confidence to begin working with electrotechnologies. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and training providers near you that offer this fantastic qualification..
In Australia, a full time Control Technician generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen stable employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 1,100 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Control Technician. Control Technicians may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Control Technician interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control. This course will explore techniques for operating and maintaining a range of robotic, automation and control systems. You’ll learn how to assemble, configure and maintain a range of systems as well as contribute to an overall plant maintenance program.
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