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Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

A journey-level Industrial Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation Technician should: have a thorough knowledge of basic electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical fundamentals; have a working knowledge of safety and electrical hazards; have knowledge of mechanical/electrical isolation of stored energy; identify tools, equipment, and best practices for performing electrical and instrumentation maintenance.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

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Format

Hybrid

What You'll Learn

AI-generated

Key competencies developed through this program

  • KnowledgeExplain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical fundamentals in industrial maintenance settings.
    Developing
Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply basic safety practices to protect workers during electrical and instrumentation maintenance operations
  • Apply basic rigging techniques to safely move and position equipment and components
  • Select and apply fasteners anchors gaskets and packing for industrial maintenance applications
  • Apply industrial safety practices specific to electrical and instrumentation technician work
  • Apply electrical theory and alternating current principles to support electrical and instrumentation work
  • Measure and interpret flow pressure level and temperature process variables
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Focus Statement A journey-level Industrial Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation Technician should: have a thorough knowledge of basic electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical fundamentals; have a working knowledge of safety and electrical hazards; have knowledge of mechanical/electrical isolation of stored energy; identify tools, equipment, and best practices for performing electrical and instrumentation maintenance; interpret drawings, specifications, and other documents; have a thorough knowledge of both process and craft-related mathematics; maintain, repair, and install electrical and instrumentation system components; be familiar with networks and process control systems. Overview l Two-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l May use downloadable Instrumentation Formula Sheet and Electrical Formula Sheet found on the Industrial Maintenance E&I craft page of the NCCER website l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Knowledge
Apply lockout/tagout procedures for mechanical and electrical isolation of stored energy following industry safety standards independently.
Developing
  • Hands-onPerform electrical maintenance procedures on industrial equipment using proper tools and following best practices under guidance.
    Developing
  • Hands-onOperate instrumentation testing and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot industrial control systems.
    Developing
  • Hands-onExecute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on electrical and instrumentation systems following manufacturers' guidelines and workplace procedures.
    Developing
  • KnowledgeDemonstrate best practices for electrical and instrumentation maintenance in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
    Developing
  • MindsetCommit to workplace safety protocols and hazard prevention practices when performing maintenance on energized and de-energized systems.
    Developing
  • KnowledgeInterpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and instrumentation drawings to support maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
    Developing
  • KnowledgeIdentify safety hazards and electrical hazards in industrial environments prior to performing maintenance work.
    Emerging
  • KnowledgeIdentify appropriate tools and equipment for electrical and instrumentation maintenance tasks using technical documentation and manufacturer specifications.
    Emerging
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