Industrial Control Competition

Overview

This competition will not be running in 2021

Automation is of increasing importance in the industrial control of production systems. It requires the ability to troubleshoot, both during installation and in working systems, either across industries or in a specialist area.

Industrial Control electricians will need a wide range of skills, learning the installation of cables, instruments and control centres, circuit design and programming. Automation technology is developing rapidly, requiring a strong interest in keeping up with the very latest developments.

The competition has been designed to reflect the role of a Control Systems Engineer and the standards that are expected within the Control Systems Industry, also covered are elements of electrical and automation installation.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Health and Safety
Installing
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Troubleshooting
Circuit design
Technical knowledge
Programming

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition
There is no limit to the number of entries per organisation
This competition is intended for those competitors with 2 years’ experience of this skill in education, training, employment, or who are enrolled in a programme of study or have completed the equivalent to a level NVQ 3-4, HNC qualification.