Course Title: Implement Control Processes Using PLC's

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6069 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Title: Implement Control Processes Using PLC's

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 80

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MIET7322

City Campus

TAFE

130T Vocational Engineering

Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face

Term1 2012

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

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



Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) within an industrial setting.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBP300 Implement Control Processes Using PLC's

Elements:

1. Plan PLC application.

2. Design PLC program outline. 

4. Test and document PLC program.

3. Program PLC for the application.


Learning Outcomes

Design PLC program outline.

Plan PLC application.

Program PLC for the application.

Test and document PLC program.


Overview of Assessment

Various written assignments/tests and practical exercises/projects 50%
2 x Progress tests 50%