Instrumentation Technology

Let TSTC be an instrumental part of your career! Instrumentation is the science of measurement and control of pressures, levels, temperatures, flows, or any other variable in process control. A vital part of any production or manufacturing plant, it’s what keeps them operating. With hands-on training in Instrumentation Technology, you will be field-ready and qualified to go to work with a minimum amount of on-the-job training.

Estimated Cost: $17,640

Waco

Associate degree

In-person

Day class

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Guided by instruments

Versatile and precise, this career lets you install, maintain, and repair industrial instruments. You will learn to design, develop, test, and manufacture electrical circuits, process-control systems, and computer-controlled mechanical systems.

Program Details

At TSTC you’ll train in industry-standard safety procedures, mechanical and electrical skills, and diagnostic techniques. You’ll also be able to read and interpret schematics and control drawings to service motors, pumps, and other systems. With a degree in Instrumentation Technology, you’ll gain experience with programmable logic controls, calibration, and installation to get your career running at full capacity.

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Upcoming dates

13 Feb

Spring ’23 – 10 Week Session 1st Class Day

21 Feb

Spring ’23 – 10 Week Session: Official Census Day

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Instrumentation is the science of measurement and control, including the variables of process control such as pressure, level, temperature and flow rates. These variables are used in all automated processes in power generation, oil refineries, chemical plants, food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, building environmental control and more. Instrumentation is a vital part of any production or manufacturing plant, and it is the job of an instrument tech to keep these running. TSTC Instrumentation graduates are field-ready and qualified to go to work with minimum on-the-job training.

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INT.AAS | Instrumentation Technology AAS

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Curriculum
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Instrumentation Technology

AAS Associate of Applied Science

Hybrid

Months To Complete

ESTIMATED COST

$17,640

Locations

Waco

CONTACT

Waco Bob Lovelace Steve Betros

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