Enquire nowPLC Automation Short Course – Basic
COST
Perth & Adelaide: $2,350
Karratha/Regional Area: $2,900
Course Duration
4 Days
locationS
delivered at one of PMV’s national training centres (Perth, Karratha & Adelaide), or at a client’s facility.
INTAKE DATES
| Name | Location | Start Date | End Date | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 19-Jan-26 | 22-Jan-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 26-Jan-26 | 30-Jan-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 16-Feb-26 | 20-Feb-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 16-Feb-26 | 19-Feb-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 16-Mar-26 | 19-Mar-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 23-Mar-26 | 27-Mar-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 13-Apr-26 | 16-Apr-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 27-Apr-26 | 1-May-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 11-May-26 | 14-May-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 1-Jun-26 | 5-Jun-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 8-Jun-26 | 11-Jun-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 6-Jul-26 | 10-Jul-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 6-Jul-26 | 9-Jul-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 3-Aug-26 | 6-Aug-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 10-Aug-26 | 14-Aug-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 31-Aug-26 | 3-Sep-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 14-Sep-26 | 18-Sep-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 28-Sep-26 | 1-Oct-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 19-Oct-26 | 23-Oct-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 26-Oct-26 | 29-Oct-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Booragoon | 23-Nov-26 | 27-Nov-26 | |
| PLC Training in Automation Course (Basic) | PMV Adelaide | 30-Nov-26 | 3-Dec-26 |
OBJECTIVE
This competency-based training program provides ability to write, test and troubleshoot PLC programs for sequential process applications using the Allan Bradley Micrologix 500 controllers and RSlogix Software. Functional requirements include operator control, status indication, alarms, and equipment maintenance policy.
Target Workforce
This course is designed for electricians, electrical technicians, maintenance personnel, and machine design engineers and those who need to or wish to familiarise themselves with sequence control, process data and safety applications.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
(Preference is Electrical License)
Training Content
You will undergo one on one practical training with industry experienced, qualified Instrument and Electrical Professional Trainers. This training will be delivered on a purpose-built instrumentation skid/ facilities Allen Bradley PLC Control System and covers:
Introduction to programmable controllers
- Controller hardware (PS, CPU, signal modules)
- Memory concepts, organisation and addressing
- Basic data types (Boolean, Integer, Real, String)
- Program digital and analog PLC.
- Ladder Diagram (LD) programming languages
- Structured programming with function blocks
- Program elements include comparator, move, timer, counter, jump, shift registers and increment/decrement functions
- Functional blocks Scaling and Un-scaling blocks
- Integration of HMI touchpanel devices
- Using simulation tools for testing programs
- Download, test and fault find PLC program on PLC hardware
OUTCOME
The following units of competency will be issued to a student who successfully completed the units including its prerequisites.
| CODE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (CT with EL) # |
| UEEIC0013 | Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers |
| UEEIC0015 | Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers |
# Extra cost may be incurred if not an electrician
Training Method
- Blended delivery of 30% theory and 70% practical training with what you are likely to see in a typical modern industrial environment with PLC control system.
- Face to Face flexible or remote flexible delivery allows students understands and discuss the vital knowledge prior to participating in the practical component.
- PMV Trainer marks assessment and provides feedback to the students
- Intensive hands-on installation, fault finding and regulatory requirements experience.
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