National code: UEESS00135
Statement of Attainment in Instrumentation - Programmable Control Systems Skill Set
Overview About this course
Upskill your electrotechnology career. Use programmable logical controllers (PLCs) to command traffic lights and lifts. Control and automate electrical processes with technology that’s key to the renewable energy, automobile and chemical industries.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Develop, enter and verify programs for PLCs
Use ladder diagrams, statement lists and function block diagram instruction sets
Develop and enter industrial control system programs
Document program development and test activities
Install and test programs for an industrial system
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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A nationally accredited Skill Set
The technical ability to use PLCs
Experience using Codesys, a PLC coding language used in industry
A pathway to further study in electrotechnology
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace, as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or
A white card
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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A background in or exposure to the electrotechnology industry
The ability to manipulate wires and operate hand tools
Maths to a Year 10 level
Intermediate computer skills and some experience coding using Codesys
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Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: instrumentation and process control technician PLC programmer program engineer.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
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The Statement of Attainment in Instrumentation - Programmable Control Systems Skill Set does not have any pre-requisite courses.
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The Statement of Attainment in Instrumentation - Programmable Control Systems Skill Set does not have any post-graduate courses.
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Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers UEEIC0013
Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers UEEIC0015
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