Section: Application | PLC Programming Taster

Section outline

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Find out what a PLC and PLC ladder program is. Gain an understanding of PLCs, and PLC programs so you can decide whether to go on to our next course, PLC Programming Introduction. This course covers electrical characteristics, circuits, symbols, and drawings, PLC inputs and outputs, plus modifying and testing PLC ladder programs. Each PLC project uses a process description for a desired solution. The same method used in industry to write PLC ladder programs to a customer specification. Assessments are based upon the relevant performance and skills requirements described in the UEE Electrotechnology training package. Completion of this course will prepare you for the next course in the series PLC Programming Introduction.
- Select activity Course Content
  
  Course Content Lesson
  
  2 PLC Taster Projects
  
  2 Training Videos
  
  Online Learning and Study Resources
  
  Online Knowledge and Skills Quizzes
  
  Certificate of Completion
  
  Hrs to Complete - 20
- Select activity Learning Activities
  
  Learning Activities Lesson
  
  Apply WHS/OHS practices
  
  Download, and install PLC software
  
  Identify electrical symbols
  
  Analyse electrical drawing and diagrams
  
  Create an electrical circuit diagram
  
  Use electrical circuit diagrams
  
  Understand how a PLC works
  
  Understand PLC inputs and outputs
  
  Test and modify a PLC ladder program
- Select activity Assessment
  
  Assessment Lesson
  
  This course covers some of the outcomes described in the following national UEE Electrotechnology training package competencies:
  
  UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  
  UEECD0051 - Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
  
  UEECS0033 - Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  
  UEEIC0013 - Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
  
  and skill set:
  
  UEESS00135 - Instrumentation - Programmable Control Systems Skill Set
  
  Requirements: For successful completion of this course, you will participate in assessment tasks relevant to, and that satisfy all the requirements required to demonstrate competence on at least two separate occasions. Assessment tasks are based upon simulated workplace situations that replicate operational workplace conditions.