# IT1004 — Basic Techniques Introductory course teaching basic principles, terminology and techniques used in process control. Covers fluid power systems, safety, calibration procedures for instrumentation equipment, and control loop diagrams. Theory on measuring and test equipment, and various types of instrumentation equipment such as regulators and solenoids is strongly reinforced. Lab experiments are performed to complement theory. | | | |---|---| | Code | IT1004 | | Hours | 56 | ## Part of these programs - [Automation and Instrumentation Technician](/programs/automation-and-instrumentation-technician) --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/it1004-basic-techniques/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/it1004-basic-techniques/)