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Diploma in Process Control Engineering | VUT

APS Required

24 points

University

Vaal University of Technology (VUT)

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

Compulsory subjects
Mathematics Level 4
English Level 4
Physical Science Level 4
APS: 24 (Excluding Life Orientation)

Career Prospects

Process Control Technician: Monitor and optimise industrial processes, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of machinery and systems used in manufacturing, chemical, and power plants. Process control technicians work in industries such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
Automation Technician: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated control systems that monitor and control industrial processes. Automation technicians are employed in manufacturing plants, control systems companies, and automation solution providers.
Instrumentation Technician: Work with instruments and devices used to measure and control physical quantities like pressure, temperature, and flow in industrial settings. Instrumentation technicians support operations in chemical, mining, and power industries.
Control Systems Engineer: Design, implement, and maintain control systems that regulate complex industrial processes to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance. Control systems engineers are hired by industries such as manufacturing, mining, and energy.
Process Improvement Specialist: Identify and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and quality of production processes by analysing data, optimising controls, and reducing waste. They work in various industries, including manufacturing, chemicals, and food production.

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