Instrumentation Process Control Technician, Certificate

Program Overview

Northampton's Instrumentation Process Control program prepares individuals for careers in automated manufacturing. Students can complete the certificate program in three semesters and advance their machinery repair skills. Graduates can gain employment as instrument technicians in manufacturing process control or pursue NCC's Electromechanical Technology Automated Controls associate degree program. The program focuses on developing professional attitudes, values, and ethics, and provides critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• Northampton's Instrumentation Process Control program prepares individuals for careers in automated manufacturing.
• Students can complete the certificate program in three semesters and advance their machinery repair skills.
• Graduates can gain employment as instrument technicians in manufacturing process control or pursue NCC's Electromechanical Technology Automated Controls associate degree program.

Objectives:

• Graduates will demonstrate the ability to:
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Analyze and present data acceptably
• Interpret technical vocabulary and graphics
• Understand principles related to improving process control
• Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems
• Use observational, integrative, and synthetic skills
• Handle instrumentation equipment properly
• Understand equipment mechanics (temperature, pressure, flow)
• Analyze data to avoid failures

Program Description:

• Focuses on developing professional attitudes, values, and ethics
• Provides critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Emphasizes teamwork in manufacturing environments
• Utilizes state-of-the-art process control equipment
• Adheres to International Society of Automation (ISA) principles
• Prepares students for manufacturing process control responsibilities

Outline:

Program Content:

• Electrical Fundamentals
• Introduction to Process Control
• Industrial Control Systems I & II
• Instrumentation I & II
• Process and Automation Diagrams - P&ID

Course Schedule:

First Semester:

• College Success (1 credit)
• Electrical Fundamentals (3 credits)
• Process and Automation Diagrams - P&ID (2 credits)
• Introduction to Process Control (3 credits)
• College Algebra (3 credits)

Second Semester:

• English I (3 credits)
• Sensors, Wiring and Troubleshooting (1 credit)
• Instrumentation I (3 credits)
• Industrial Control Systems I (4 credits)

Third Semester:

• Instrumentation II (3 credits)
• Industrial Control Systems II (3 credits)

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Chemical Equipment Maintenance
• Biotech Equipment Maintenance
• Electromechanical Equipment Assembler
• Control Valve Installer/Repairer
• Maintenance Technician
• Water Waste Treatment Systems Maintenance