Course Title: Develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controllers using ladder instruction set

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3214 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Course Title: Develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controllers using ladder instruction set

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for programmable logic controllers (PLC) for a system requiring extended control functions. It encompasses working safely, applying knowledge of control systems, control system development methods, ladder logic control functions, using ladder instruction set, following written instructions and documenting program development and testing activities.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEED007B Develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controllers using ladder instruction set

Elements:

1. Prepare to develop enter and verify program.

2. Develop control system and enter and test program.

3. Verify, document and report programming activities.

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.