Industrial automation: pneumatic and electropneumatic systems
Last day for application 6 april 2025
The education is conducted in English.
This course is aimed at those who want to understand how control technology works in industrial applications.
The course provides basic knowledge to understand and work with pneumatics and electropneumatics. It is suitable for those who are new to the field and want to build a technical foundation for future training or work in automation and mechatronics.
During the course, you will learn the main principles of logic control functions, simple sensors and transducers, such as inductive, capacitive and optical sensors and how they are used. You will also work with relay control of, for example, cylinders and lamps and get an introduction to symbols, designations and markings in pneumatics.
You will gain practical experience of connecting and testing simple control circuits, creating functional descriptions and reading and creating drawings for control systems.
The training starts on condition that the necessary decisions are made.
Eligibility
- You are eligible for adult education from July 1 of the year you turn 20. If you have a final certificate, an upper secondary school diploma or a study certificate from upper secondary school from the Swedish school system, you are eligible even if you are younger than 20.
- Prerequisites to benefit from studies at upper secondary level. For this, you need to have English language skills equivalent to English 5.
- If you do not have a grade at the corresponding level specified in the eligibility criteria, it is possible to prove your knowledge through a level test, read more at Level assessment and follow the instructions.
Structure of the course
The course is conducted in English, and all course materials are in English.
It includes both theoretical and practical components. The practical sessions are often carried out in smaller groups, and your schedule may change on short notice.
Please note that all teaching takes place on-site in Skellefteå. You must be available for in-person studies during daytime hours. Studies are conducted approximately four days per week on campus.
Duration of studies
- The course is full-time and consists of 100 credits at upper secondary level.
- The course starts on May 19, 2025 and ends on June 20, 2025
- The program can be financed with student finance from CSN.
Own costs in the training
You will need access to your own computer for self-study.
Course
| Course | Course code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Mät- och styrteknik | MÄTMÄO0 | 100 p |
To include in your application
- Your grades/certificates
Admission process
The admission process starts when the application period is closed. An admission process is estimated to take up to three weeks. Admission notices are sent by e-mail. It is important that you provide the correct e-mail address and telephone number in your application.
Selection of the applicants will be based on:
- Specified eligibility requirements
- Applicable legislation
Read more here about how admission and selection works, click on the box Admission rules.
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Do you have any questions?
About courses and the structure of the program, contact:
kundtjanst@skelleftea.se
If you have questions about admission, contact:
Email cv@skelleftea.se or call 0910-73 50 00 and create a case and we will respond as soon as possible.
About your opportunities for study aid, contact:
CSN on telephone number 0771-27 60 00 or via the form Ask - CSN External link..
If you want guidance or support in applying for student finance, contact:
Centrum för studievägledning, CV, at www.skelleftea.se/cv External link..
There you can book an appointment for personal guidance, find opening hours and contact details.