
How do I become a electrical and instrumentation technician?
Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamental E & I Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
- Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
- A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hazardous Areas and Intrinsic Safety For Engineers and Technicians
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Instrumentation, Automation and Process Control
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering
- Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
- A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.



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Common questions
How much does an E&I Technician earn?
In Australia, a full-time E&I Technician generally earns $1,700 per week ($88,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
What are the job opportunities for E&I Technicians?
The role of an E&I Technician has experienced stable growth over the past 5 years. It is predicted that there will be a strong growth of this occupation over the next 5 years as the demand for these skills continues to increase.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an E&I Technician?
To work as an E&I Technician, you will need to complete a relevant tertiary qualification. This is typically at least a Certificate III or IV, however many people choose to complete an Advanced Diploma. Depending on the area you want to work in, you might choose an Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities or Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining.
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