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Diploma in Instrumentation and Control

Course Description

The Diploma in Instrumentation and Control is a specialized program designed to equip students with the technical expertise required to design, operate, and maintain control systems and instrumentation used in industrial processes. This program prepares learners to manage and optimize complex systems in industries such as manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment.

The curriculum includes key subjects like process control systems, industrial sensors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), signal processing, calibration techniques, automation, and system integration. Students also study industrial safety standards, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems.

Practical training is a vital part of the program, with hands-on sessions in well-equipped laboratories, workshops, and field attachments. Graduates are equipped with the skills to monitor and control production processes efficiently, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity in industrial environments.

Requirements

Mean grade of C- (minus) and higher in KCSE

Possible Careers

  • Instrumentation Technician
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Process Automation Specialist
  • Calibration Technician
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Industrial Controls Technician
  • PLC Programmer
  • Process Control Analyst
  • SCADA Technician
  • Automation and Systems Integration Specialist

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