NCCER Instrumentation Level 4

Technical Diploma

This program is designed to prepare students to work efficiently as an Instrument Fitter and Technician. Instrument Fitters and Technicians perform key installation and maintenance functions across several industries. The field of instrumentation covers important processes and knowledge areas, including piping, tubing, fasteners, and metallurgy. Instrument Fitters and Technicians are familiar with electrical systems, craft-specific drawings, and are experts in the hand and power tools specific to their trade. This program covers four levels of training based on curriculum developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). NCCER's curriculum addresses all of the learning objectives associated with this broad and demanding field, in areas such as Fasteners, Relays and Timers, and Grounding and Shielding of Instrumentation Wiring. Students who successfully complete the program will be nationally certified by NCCER.

A career and technical certificate (CTC) may be earned in the first semester and a certificate of technical studies (CTS) may be earned in the second semester; a technical diploma may be earned upon completion of all technical courses. Students also have the option to complete the Technical Studies Associate of Applied Science with a concentration in Instrumentation by completing General Education courses in addition to the technical courses.

• Complete the program of study below.
• Earn a “C” or better in all courses that are to be used towards the credential.

Program Outcomes

• Employ proper techniques for use and storage of instrumentation equipment.
• Categorize common instrumentation systems, components, and their uses.
• Inspect instrumentation systems and components.
• Integrate various devices to construct an instrumentation system.