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Industrial Measurement
& Control
Equipping the next generation of IMC technicians
Industrial Measurement and Control Practice Level 4

Industrial Measurement & Control (IMC) technicians play a critical role in keeping New Zealand’s industrial operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably. From manufacturing and food processing to energy, water treatment, and heavy industry, IMC technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise the instrumentation and control systems that keep essential processes operating.

Whether you’re looking to advance your career in industrial instrumentation or develop skilled technicians within your business, EarnLearn provides a practical, workplace-based pathway into Industrial Measurement & Control.

What is Industrial Measurement & Control?

Industrial Measurement & Control is the discipline responsible for measuring, monitoring, and controlling industrial processes. It combines instrumentation, automation, electrical systems, and process control to ensure equipment and production systems operate accurately and efficiently.

Control

Control systems use measurement data to automatically regulate and optimise industrial processes. This may involve PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA systems, controllers, actuators, valves, and other control equipment that help maintain safe and efficient operating conditions.

Industrial Measurement & Control supports:

  • Product Quality – Consistent production through accurate monitoring and control.
  • Safety – Safe operating conditions through continuous monitoring and automated responses.
  • Efficiency – Reduced waste, improved productivity, and optimised resource use.
  • Environmental Compliance – Monitoring and controlling emissions, wastewater, and environmental impacts.

Measurement

Measurement involves accurately monitoring process variables such as:

  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Flow
  • Level
  • Analytical measurements (such as pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen)

 

These measurements are captured using sensors, transmitters, and other instrumentation devices that provide critical information about the performance of a process.

About the Qualification

The New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Practice) (Level 4) provides the process industries with individuals who can apply essential Industrial Measurement and Control (IMC) knowledge and practical skills to operate safely and competently in industrial environments. It is suitable for those who wish to advance from practical electrical or mechanical engineering roles into an industrial instrumentation technician role.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to operate as instrumentation technicians under limited supervision, demonstrating effective self-management of their learning and performance.

 

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Install and commission industrial instrumentation to meet industry requirements.
  • Diagnose and correct faults in industrial measurement and control systems to meet industry requirements.
  • Service industrial measurement and control equipment and systems to meet industry requirements.
  • Identify and manage risks to people, plant, equipment, product quality and the environment in an industrial context.

How the Training Works

This programme is workplace-based and designed to be completed while employed in industry.

Learners complete a series of practical on-job assessments, demonstrating competence in real-world tasks under the guidance of experienced workplace personnel and EarnLearn support staff.

Throughout the programme, learners receive support from an EarnLearn Account Manager who will:

  • Assist with enrolment and induction.
  • Monitor progress throughout training.
  • Provide ongoing guidance and support.
  • Connect learners with additional resources where required.

Programme Structure

The qualification consists of 11 compulsory on-job assessments covering:

  • Installing and commissioning measuring instruments
  • Pneumatic and electropneumatic equipment
  • Fault diagnosis and correction
  • PID controllers and control loops
  • Pressure measurement systems
  • Level measurement systems
  • Temperature measurement systems
  • Flow measurement systems
  • Actuators and positioners
  • Analytical measurement equipment
  • Final controlling elements

 

All assessments are completed in the workplace and verified by a registered Workplace Verifier before being assessed by EarnLearn.

What is Industrial Measurement & Control?

Industrial Measurement & Control is the discipline responsible for measuring, monitoring, and controlling industrial processes. It combines instrumentation, automation, electrical systems, and process control to ensure equipment and production systems operate accurately and efficiently.

Control

Control systems use measurement data to automatically regulate and optimise industrial processes. This may involve PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA systems, controllers, actuators, valves, and other control equipment that help maintain safe and efficient operating conditions.

Industrial Measurement & Control supports:

  • Product Quality – Consistent production through accurate monitoring and control.
  • Safety – Safe operating conditions through continuous monitoring and automated responses.
  • Efficiency – Reduced waste, improved productivity, and optimised resource use.
  • Environmental Compliance – Monitoring and controlling emissions, wastewater, and environmental impacts.

Measurement

Measurement involves accurately monitoring process variables such as:

  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Flow
  • Level
  • Analytical measurements (such as pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen)

 

These measurements are captured using sensors, transmitters, and other instrumentation devices that provide critical information about the performance of a process.

About the Qualification

The New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Practice) (Level 4) provides the process industries with individuals who can apply essential Industrial Measurement and Control (IMC) knowledge and practical skills to operate safely and competently in industrial environments. It is suitable for those who wish to advance from practical electrical or mechanical engineering roles into an industrial instrumentation technician role.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to operate as instrumentation technicians under limited supervision, demonstrating effective self-management of their learning and performance.

 

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Install and commission industrial instrumentation to meet industry requirements.
  • Diagnose and correct faults in industrial measurement and control systems to meet industry requirements.
  • Service industrial measurement and control equipment and systems to meet industry requirements.
  • Identify and manage risks to people, plant, equipment, product quality and the environment in an industrial context.

How the Training Works

This programme is workplace-based and designed to be completed while employed in industry.

Learners complete a series of practical on-job assessments, demonstrating competence in real-world tasks under the guidance of experienced workplace personnel and EarnLearn support staff.

Throughout the programme, learners receive support from an EarnLearn Account Manager who will:

  • Assist with enrolment and induction.
  • Monitor progress throughout training.
  • Provide ongoing guidance and support.
  • Connect learners with additional resources where required.

Programme Structure

The qualification consists of 11 compulsory on-job assessments covering:

  • Installing and commissioning measuring instruments
  • Pneumatic and electropneumatic equipment
  • Fault diagnosis and correction
  • PID controllers and control loops
  • Pressure measurement systems
  • Level measurement systems
  • Temperature measurement systems
  • Flow measurement systems
  • Actuators and positioners
  • Analytical measurement equipment
  • Final controlling elements

 

All assessments are completed in the workplace and verified by a registered Workplace Verifier before being assessed by EarnLearn.

Kendyll - Fonterra

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Learn more about Industrial Measurement & Control from Kendyll, an IMC trainee working for Fonterra. 

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Practical Training

From tasks to assessment

You are considered practically competent when you can independently and repeatedly demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to complete the practical task in your training.

Learn by doing

Your apprenticeship is built around practical experience in the workplace. Your supervisor will demonstrate how tasks are completed, explain why they’re done that way, and ensure you follow safe working practices.

As you gain experience, keep a record of the practical tasks you complete. This will help you track your progress and collect the evidence you’ll need for your on-job assessments.

Before you begin any assessment, make sure your My eLearning account is set up and ready to use.

Everyone has a role to play

Apprentice / Trainee

That’s you. You’ll complete the practical tasks, gather evidence, and submit your on-job assessments through My eLearning.

Workplace Verifier

Your Workplace Verifier confirms you’ve successfully completed the required practical tasks and signs your verification form before submission.

EarnLearn Assessor

Once you’ve submitted your assessment, an EarnLearn Assessor reviews your evidence and determines whether you’ve met the required standard.

Completing your assessment

Every on-job assessment includes a checklist outlining the practical tasks and evidence you’ll need to provide. Once you’ve completed the required work, it’s your responsibility to:

Complete the required practical tasks

Gather the evidence listed in the assessment checklist

Have your verification form completed and signed by your Workplace Verifier

Complete your on-job assessment in My eLearning

Upload your supporting evidence and verification form

Submit everything through the correct assessment in My eLearning

If you’re ever unsure about the process, contact your EarnLearn Account Manager. They’re here to help you succeed throughout your apprenticeship.

Supporting all parties

Support for both employers & apprentices

Whether you’re starting an Industrial Measurement & Control apprenticeship or supporting someone through their training, EarnLearn provides practical guidance and ongoing support from enrolment through to completion.

Learners

Beginning an IMC trainee is an exciting step in your career. EarnLearn supports you throughout your training with regular guidance, practical resources, and dedicated Account Managers to help you build your skills and complete your qualification with confidence.

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Employers

Developing skilled Industrial Measurement & Control technicians is an investment in your business. EarnLearn works alongside employers to simplify the training process, provide ongoing support, and help apprentices stay on track while developing the practical skills your workplace needs.

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