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Industrial Measurement & Control

IMC specialists keep industries running safely, efficiently, and precisely. Whether you’re starting your apprenticeship or taking on new talent, EarnLearn makes it easy to get involved in Industrial Measurement & Control.

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NZ Certificate • Level 4

New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement & Control (Practice) (Level 4) [2251]

Industrial Measurement & Control keeps industry moving — safely, efficiently, and precisely. This practical, workplace-assessed qualification develops technicians who can install, commission, service, and maintain IMC equipment and systems to industry standards.

What is Industrial Measurement & Control?

Industrial measurement and control is a crucial discipline ensuring accuracy and efficiency in industrial processes. It involves:

  • Measurement: Precisely capturing physical parameters like temperature, pressure, flow rate, and chemical composition, using sensors and transducers that convert physical quantities into electrical signals.
  • Control: Applying measured data to regulate and optimise processes, often via PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems to adjust valves, pumps, and other actuators.

IMC supports:

  • Product quality: Consistency through precise monitoring and control.
  • Safety: Safe operating conditions via accurate monitoring and timely interventions.
  • Efficiency: Better resource use and less waste by maintaining optimal parameters.
  • Environmental compliance: Monitoring and control of emissions and pollutants.

IMC Technicians

These skilled professionals are the backbone of successful IMC systems. Typical responsibilities include:

  • Installation and commissioning: Setting up and calibrating sensors, controllers, and related equipment.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting: Ensuring proper operation through regular maintenance and repair.
  • Data analysis and interpretation: Monitoring and analysing process data to identify trends and issues.
  • Reporting and documentation: Keeping accurate records of performance and activities.

Where You’ll Work

  • Chemical & petrochemical: Monitoring and controlling processes in refineries and chemical plants.
  • Food & beverage: Ensuring food safety and product quality through temperature and pressure control.
  • Power generation: Maintaining safe, efficient operations of power plants.
  • Water & wastewater treatment: Monitoring and controlling water quality throughout treatment.
  • Pulp & paper: Optimising production through precise variable control.
  • Metal refining: Ensuring quality and safety in smelting and refining processes.

About the Qualification

New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement & Control (Practice) (Level 4) [2251]

EarnLearn offers an industry-recognised practical qualification intended for people working in an IMC workplace and assessed entirely on the job. It typically takes 14 months to complete, producing qualified IMC technicians who can apply IMC knowledge and practical skills.

This qualification should be taken concurrently with, or after completing, the New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement & Control (Theory) (Level 4) [2252]. It recognises the practical application of the knowledge and skills required to safely and competently install, commission, service, and maintain industrial measurement and control equipment and systems.

Training Delivery Model

EarnLearn’s practical programme is assessed entirely on the job. All learners must have a workplace verifier to verify on-job assessments before they are sent to an EarnLearn assessor. The verifier must hold a relevant qualification or demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.

Note the following:

  • The unit standard assessments should be completed over a 12-month period and can be done in an order that suits the trainee’s work. Consider aligning the sequence with theory training at Wintec, where applicable. Wintec offer two intakes per year for the theory qualification.
  • On enrolment, trainees receive a Welcome Email with instructions for setting up their My Portal log-in, plus a resource pack comprising their on-job assessments and the trainee handbook.

How the IMC (Level 4) Practice
Qualification Works

The New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement & Control (Practice) (Level 4) [2251] is

assessed entirely on the job. You’ll build real skills in a live IMC workplace, supported by verifiers

and EarnLearn assessors.

1

Sign Up

Begin work in an IMC role and enrol with EarnLearn in NZC IMC (Practice) [2251]. Where applicable, align with IMC (Theory) [2252] through Wintec intakes.

2

Earn While You Learn

Work full-time and complete structured, on-job assessments. Your qualified workplace verifier supports and confirms your evidence.

3

Build Competence

Install, commission, service, and maintain IMC equipment and systems. Complete unit standards over ~12 months, aligned to your workplace tasks and theory.

4

Get Qualified

Finish with a nationally recognised Level 4 IMC practice qualification, demonstrating safe, competent performance in real industry settings.

View NZQA info for 2251 →

Industrial Measurement
& Control (Level 4:
2251) — FAQs

Quick answers for learners and employers about the New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement & Control (Practice) (Level 4) [2251].

The IMC (Practice) programme typically takes about 14 months to complete. On-Job assessments are usually submitted over a 12-month period, with overall duration depending on workplace opportunities and assessment progress.’

You’ll work in a IMC environment installing, commissioning, servicing, and maintaining instruments and control systems. You’ll gather evidence on the job and complete assessments verified by a qualified workplace verifier.

Yes. IMC (Practice) is work-based training — you are employed by a company and earn wages while completing on-job assessments. EarnLearn supports your training and assessment but does not pay your wages.

You must be in employment doing work within the scope of IMC. It’s recommended you hold NCEA Level 2 (English, Maths, and Physics/General Science) and have completed foundational electrical theory. Many learners have completed an electrical apprenticeship before starting IMC.

On-job assessments are confirmed by your workplace verifier before submission to an EarnLearn assessor.

It’s recommended to complete the NZ Certificate in IMC (Theory) (Level 4) [2252] concurrently with or prior to Practice. Wintec offers two intakes per year for the theory qualification. See the Wintec IMC course page.

A nationally recognised New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement & Control (Practice) (Level 4) [2251], demonstrating safe, competent performance on real industrial systems. Many graduates continue to deepen expertise in advanced instrumentation, automation, and process control.

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