Instrumentation Technology/Technician

The Instrumentation Technology/Technician certificate program at SOWELA Technical Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Lake Charles, LA. Within the instrumentation technology field (CIP 15.0404), the program trains students to install, calibrate, and maintain measurement and control instruments used in industrial processes such as oil refining, chemical manufacturing, and power generation.

SOWELA Technical Community College also offers a longer two- to four-year Instrumentation Technology/Technician certificate for students seeking a more comprehensive credential. Related programs at the school include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and Carpentry/Carpenter. Students in the one- to two-year instrumentation program can expect hands-on training in process control systems, pneumatic and electronic instruments, and safety practices relevant to the petrochemical and industrial sectors prominent in the Lake Charles region.