This qualification is intended for those individuals who are interested in advancing their career path in industrial automation. It contains elements of both electrical installations and automation installations. Industrial automation is the use of control systems, such as computers or robots, and information technologies for handling different processes and machinery in an industry to replace a human being. It is also aligned with the WorldSkills Occupational Standards and will be used to equip learners to participate in WorldSkills competitions. Persons who complete this NVQ-J may explore career options such as Industrial Automation Technologist.

• Listing ID: 6190
• Institution Category: Specialised Institutions
• Field of Study: Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: NCTVET
• Qualification Level: Level 3 - Certificate III/Diploma
• Education Sector: Technical and Vocational
• Qualification Code: MET30424
• ISCED Code: 07 Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction- 071 Engineering and Engineering Trades- 0714 Electronics and automation
• Qualification Developer: NCTVET
• Quality Assurance Body: NCTVET
• Entry Requirements: Upon entering this qualification, individuals should have completed training in the NVQ-J Level 2 in Industrial Automation or any other equivalent qualification and or experience to obtain the foundational competencies.
• Number of Credits: 135