This program is designed to prepare students for entry into an instrumentation environment. Further training in the instrumentation field would qualify the student as an Instrumentation Technician in Qatar's oil and gas industry.
An Instrumentation Technician repairs, maintains, calibrates, adjusts and installs industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation. This instrumentation makes sure that all machines in a plant are safe and running correctly. This program is designed to cover theory and practical components necessary for a student preparing to become an Instrumentation Technician. Emphasis will be on developing the relevant hands-on skills necessary to perform the duties associated with this occupation. The training consists of alternating semesters of in-class and shop training at College and work place learning assignments.
1. To provide students with theoretical and practical training in the principles of operation and maintenance of pneumatic devices, control valves, electronic instruments, digital logic devices and computer-based process control systems.
2. To develop an awareness of, and concern for, good safety practices and procedures in the workplace.
3. To develop skills to work independently or as a member of a team on a variety of different projects and tasks and to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
With industry becoming increasingly automated, Instrumentation Technicians are needed virtually anywhere there are control and metering systems. They are employed in the following industries: petrochemical, oil and natural gas companies, industrial chemicals manufacturers, electricity power generating companies, primary steel producers, industrial instrument and other manufacturing companies, fertilizer production companies and industrial instrument servicing.
The curriculum is being designed to reflect competencies throughout the program:
Support units will include Communications, Occupational Health and Safety, Mathematics, Science and Computer Applications.
Discipline specific courses include Hand Tools, Power Tools, Fasteners, Electrical Theory, Instrument Measurement, Process Systems and Equipment, Controls, Digital Automation, Electronics and Analyzers.
Work Place Learning semesters alternate with College shop and classroom semesters as part of the training program. These semesters provide students the opportunity to gain valuable related work experience.