What will be covered in the class?

An overview of the instrumentation field and basic electrical concepts.

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Why should I take this course?

You will build useful devices, take stimulating field trips, and gain real-world experience.

What does a career in instrumentation look like? 

Instrumentation engineers and technicians are responsible for planning, installing, monitoring and maintaining control systems and machinery in manufacturing environments. They work with control processes that use sensors to provide feedback. As a result, they may have a role in designing and developing customer products.

Two-year LDCC Industrial Technology degree

• The student only needs Algebra 1 level math for this career(not just for coursework)

• Technician, entry level $60,000 per year

• Know specific equipment and how to troubleshoot it

            Industrial Instrumentation Technology Pathway Map

            Industrial Instrumentation Technology Sequence of Courses

Four-year LA Tech ICET (Instrumentation Technology degree)

• Foundation of basic concepts/fundamentals, not specific equipment

• More troubleshooting and understanding of systems

• Only applied calculus and one other calculus (not as much math as engineering) 

• Supervisor level- starting around $65,000 per year. Provides opportunities to move up with a possibility of salary increase over time

What is Project COMPLETE?

Watch Dr. Michael Swanbom, our LA Tech PI, answer your questions about Project COMPLETE.

Note: Dr. Swanbom's explanation of Project COMPLETE was recorded during the active phase of the grant and therefore is presented as though the project is ongoing. The grant is no longer active, but much of the information is still relevant and helpful for navigating the resources available in this phase.

Two-Year Degrees

Baton Rouge Community College - Process Technology Associate's

Bossier Parish Community College - Oil and Gas Technology Associate's Degree (Process Technology Concentration)

Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Industrial Manufacturing Technology Associate's

Delgado Community College - Instrumentation and Control Associate's, Electrical-Electronics Engineering Technology Associate's

Fletcher Technical Community College - Integrated Production Technologies Associate's

Louisiana Delta Community College - Industrial Instrumentation Technology Associate's Degree

Northwestern State University - Engineering Technology Associate's

Nunez Community College - Process Technology Associate's

River Parishes Community College - Industrial Instrumentation Technology Associate's

South Louisiana Community College - Industrial Electronics Technology Associate's

Southwest Louisiana Technical Community College - Industrial Instrumentation Technology Associate's, Industrial Electrical Technology Associate's

Technical Diplomas/Certificates/Certifications

(less than two years)

Baton Rouge Community College - Industrial Maintenance Technology (Electrical and Instrumentation Concentration) Technical Diploma

Bossier Parish Community College - Industrial Control Systems Certificate

Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Industrial Manufacturing Technology Technical Diploma

Delgado Community College - Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate

Louisiana State University Eunice (online) - Electrical Technician Training

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College - Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Technical Diploma

Nunez Community College - Process Technology Certificate, Instrumentation Technician Certificate

River Parishes Community College - Industrial Instrumentation Technology Technical Diploma

South Louisiana Community College - Industrial Electronics Technology Technical Diploma

Southwest Louisiana Technical Community College - Industrial Instrumentation Technology Technical Diploma, Industrial Electrical Technology Technical Diploma

What will this cost me?

This is a free program! The resources and curriculum are available at no cost. Now that the grant is no longer active, schools are responsible for any costs that may arise during implementation and the project can no longer provide stipends for participating teachers.

Who will be teaching these classes?

The teachers from your high school will teach you the lesson plan. 

What if I'm located in a different area? Can I pursue this career anywhere else in Louisiana?

Yes! Here are the relevant programs across our state:

What is the starting salary for someone in this career? 

The starting salary is around $27.78 per hour, $57,790 per year.