Level-2 Instrumentation and Control course

The Control and Instrumentation Level 2 course in Dubai by IIPD Global is designed to equip electricians, technicians, and engineers with intermediate-level expertise in industrial control systems. Building on foundational knowledge, this program focuses on pressure and flow measurement techniques, the operation of Single Loop PID Controllers within PLC PID blocks, and the practical configuration of signal connections and controller parameters.

Through guided practical sessions at our Dubai training facility, learners will work directly with a plant actuator controlled by industrial-grade controllers, gaining real-world exposure to PID configuration, tuning, and calibration. This intermediate certification bridges essential theory with applied skills demanded across the oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities, and process industries throughout Dubai, the UAE, and the wider GCC region.

Who Should Attend This Control & Instrumentation Course in Dubai?

• Industrial electricians in Dubai seeking instrumentation certification
• Maintenance engineers and technicians across the UAE
• Process control and automation professionals
• Graduates pursuing careers in industrial automation
• Plant operators upgrading to control systems specialization

Prerequisites & Learning Pathway

This intermediate program is best suited for participants who have completed foundational instrumentation training. If you are new to the field, we recommend beginning with our Control and Instrumentation Level 1 Course to build essential knowledge before progressing.

Once you complete Level 2, advance your career further with the Control and Instrumentation Level 3 Course, which covers advanced loop tuning, complex control strategies, and supervisory control systems.

Detailed Course Outline

Below is the comprehensive curriculum outlining every topic, skill, and practical exercise covered throughout the program. Explore each module to understand how this Dubai-based course strengthens your industrial control and instrumentation capabilities.

Module 1: Pressure Measurement (E28)

This module introduces the core principles of industrial pressure measurement, including units, transducer types, and calibration procedures used across process industries.

• Pressure transducers and units of measurement — Understanding Pascals, bar, PSI, and other industry-standard units.
• Types of pressure measurement — Differentiating between differential pressure, gauge pressure, and absolute pressure.
• Operating principles of pressure measurement devices — Including U-tube manometers, diaphragm sensors, bellows, and Bourdon tubes.
• Range, limitations, and process applications of each measurement method.
• Pressure transducer calibration — Mastering span, zero sensitivity, and isolation procedures.
• Hands-on Baumer transducer calibration exercise.
• PID refresher — Review of PID terms, calculations, and tuning of pressure closed-loop systems.

Module 2: Flow Measurement (E36) – Element 1

This element covers primary flow measuring elements and the foundational physics of fluid flow in industrial pipelines.

• Types and operation of primary flow measuring elements.
• Refresher on instrumentation principles covered in the Level 1 course.
• Distinguishing between volume flow rate and mass flow rate.
• Principles of positive displacement, velocity, liquid head, and variable/fixed differential pressure measurement.
• In-depth flow measurement using differential pressure devices: Venturi tubes, flow nozzles, orifice plates, Dall tubes, elbow meters, pitot tubes, and dry/wet gas meters.
• Range, limits, and process applications of each instrument type.

Module 3: Flow Measurement (E36) – Element 2

This element shifts toward practical testing and calibration of flow instruments, including modern electronic flowmeters.

• Operation, testing, and calibration of given flow instruments.
• Practical exercise on a flow transmitter rig to understand real-world flow measurement and control.
• Hands-on testing using a Rotameter, including complete test and calibration procedures.
• Working principles and applications of magnetic flow meters (magflow).
• Working principles and applications of ultrasonic flowmeters.

Module 4: Flow Measurement (E36) – Element 3

This element introduces final control elements — the controllers, cylinders, and valves that act on process variables.

• Function, operation, and setting of controllers, cylinders, and valves.
• Function, operation, and calibration of pressure valves.
• Introduction to control valves, including types and construction.
• Testing and calibration of control valves and valve positioners.
• Fault-finding procedures on a closed-loop pressure system.
• Calibration of control valves using an I/P (current-to-pressure) converter.
• Using inverter drives to control flow.
• Operation of control cylinders and valves with calibration techniques.

Module 5: Flow Measurement (E36) – Element 4

The final element delivers a full commissioning and fault-finding workshop, consolidating all prior learning into hands-on practice.

• Commissioning, adjusting, testing, and fault-finding on instruments, controllers, and control loops.
• Testing and calibration of given instruments.
• Practical test rig session: calibrating control valves and positioners.
• Commissioning and tuning of given control systems.
• Fault-finding on closed-loop systems and restoring them to correct operating state.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Level 2 Control and Instrumentation training in Dubai, participants will be able to:

• Configure and tune Single Loop PID Controllers within a PLC environment.
• Calibrate pressure transducers and flow instruments to industry standards.
• Operate and troubleshoot control valves, positioners, and final control elements.
• Commission closed-loop control systems and perform fault diagnosis.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to live test rigs and plant actuators.

Why Choose IIPD Global Dubai for Instrumentation Training?

• Internationally recognized certification trusted across the UAE and GCC.
• Hands-on practical training with real industrial test rigs and instruments at our Dubai training centre.
• Expert instructors with decades of process industry experience.
• Convenient Dubai location with easy access for professionals across the UAE.
• Career-aligned curriculum mapped to global instrumentation standards.