Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3296 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
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 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
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UEENEEI150A Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers |
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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 practical and theory questions, observations and 3rd party reports. 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