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Energy Systems Technology & Education Center
Energy Systems Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology
Program Options and Length
Program accepts 10 new students in both August and January
Program duration is four semesters plus one summer, 17+ credits per semester, 6 credits in summer
Certificates and Degrees
Associate of Applied Science
Bachelor of Applied Science
About the Occupation
An Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) technician is responsible for calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, reworking, modifying and inspecting power plant instrumentation and control components and systems. An I&C technician must be able to measure and maintain the reliability and performance of power plant control systems and instruments involving such work as inspecting, testing and diagnosing the operation conditions of the various plant components.
Program Description
Energy Systems Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology (I&C) prepares students to enter the energy workforce in areas that work with equipment measuring the operating parameters of a power plant, control systems that operate the plant and keep it running safely, and communications and data equipment used to monitor plant equipment.
Career Opportunities
- Power generating plants using coal, gas, hydro, nuclear, concentrated solar, and wind
- Industrial facilities
- Levels of employment include technician, journeyman, group leader, group supervisor, or group manager.
Course Sequence
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