UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
Gain the practical skills and knowledge to be employed as an instrumentation and control technician. This course combines theoretical and practical components, delivered in modern facilities, with study options to suit your schedule.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus East Perth
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2025
How Combined (Online and On Campus)
Become instrumental in maintaining high tech control systems
Are you a qualified tradesperson with an electrical trade background? If so, this course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to be employed as an instrumentation and control technician. You will undertake both theoretical and practical training at our East Perth campus.
The theoretical and practical components can be completed in a 5-week block with units grouped into hands-on training that covers processes, programmable logic control (PLC), and industry practices.
- Install, commission, calibrate and maintain modern instrumentation and control systems
- PLC programming
- Configure instruments
- Introduction to robotics
- Prepare industry reports
I have the following attributes:
- Good at problem solving and interested in working with machinery/high tech equipment
- Able to concentrate in busy or stressful situations
- Comfortable working in a physical environment
- Good at reading and interpreting plans
- Safety conscious
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | $87.48 | $25.92 | $0.00 |
| UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
| UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0041 Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0043 Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEERE0015 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$87.48 | $25.92 | $0.00 |
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$87.48 | $25.92 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | $87.48 | $25.92 | $0.00 |
| UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
| UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0038 Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0039 Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0041 Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0043 Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEEIC0047 Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals | $58.32 | $17.28 | $0.00 |
| UEERE0015 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures | $29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$87.48 | $25.92 | $0.00 |
|
|
$87.48 | $25.92 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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