Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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
Not specified
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeExplain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical fundamentals in industrial maintenance settings.Developing
- KnowledgeApply 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
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
Occupations this program prepares you for
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery49-9043.00
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General49-9071.00
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other49-9099.00
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers49-9098.00
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment49-2094.00
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay49-2095.00
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.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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