Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6120 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EEET7037C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2013, Term2 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015, Term2 2016 |
EEET7037C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2018, Term2 2018, Term1 2019, Term2 2019, Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021 |
EEET7037C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
530T Built Environment and Sustainability |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term1 2023, Term2 2023 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for programmable controllers (PLC) for a system requiring discrete control functions. It encompasses working safely, applying knowledge of control systems, control system development methods, using ladder diagrams/statement list/function block diagram instruction sets, following written instructions and documenting program development and testing activities.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
UEENEEE101A
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEI150A Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers |
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
Refer to Elements
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. 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. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Practical 1
Assessment 2: Practical 2
Assessment 3: Practical (Activity 1 – 6)
Assessment 4: Written Test - Final
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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