Overview
Successful completion of the Industrial Automation (Measurement and Control) course at Forth Valley College will enable candidates to progress to advanced level study or find employment in a range of engineering sectors (e.g. oil and gas, automated manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, energy generation, food and drink).
Career paths
- Modern Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
- Traineeships
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Measurement Technology: Pressure/Level
- Measurement Technology: Temperature
- Measurement Technology: Flow
- Process Control
- Process Control Systems
- Practical Instrumentation Skills
- Fault Finding in Measurement and Control Systems
- Hazards, Protection Methods and Functional Safety
- Signal Conditioning
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Robotic and Automated Systems
- Complex Control Systems
- Applying Information Technology
- Mathematics Technician
- Communications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Falkirk, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering View 22 other Short Courses in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
One of the following:- Three National 5 awards (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, Technology or a science subject (preferably Physics)
- Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units at SCQF Level 5
- Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered
- Selection by a two stage interview process
Tuition Fees
Funding
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