Instrumentation involves assembling, calibrating, installing and certifying precise instruments that measure, indicate, transmit, record and control. Instrumentation includes the areas of Precision Instrumentation, Electronics Instrumentation and Instrument Fitting.

Instrument Fitters work in a variety of areas such as, aviation, mining, refining, medicine, power generation, water reticulation and science. Experienced instrument fitters may work with registered professionals designing, manufacturing or modifying equipment.

You will be involved in applying your knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principals in commissioning control systems and their ongoing maintenance. You will also learn how to examine and test faulty electronic instruments and control systems in order to diagnose faults.

You may work on the installation of instrumentation wiring, and hydraulic or pneumatic instrumentation tubing. You may also repair, maintain and service industrial instruments and computer control systems.

Instruments must read correctly. Whatever the job, you can be sure that your attention to detail will ensure that this precision work is carried out to the high standards required by this demanding but rewarding field.