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

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6112 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

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 Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
EEET6790C	City Campus	TAFE	130T Vocational Engineering	Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace	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 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. Develop control system and enter and test program . 2. Verify, document and report programming activities. 3. Prepare to develop, enter and verify program .

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

This course may be assessed through a range of practical exercises, assignments and progressive tests.