Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4426 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control
Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Contact: Andrew Santuccione
Course Contact Phone: +61 409 282 561
Course Contact Email: andrew.santuccione@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controller (PLC) (also known as programmable controller) for a system requiring discrete control functions.
It includes working safely, using control systems and 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
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers |
Elements: |
1. Identify control system requirements 2. Develop control system, enter and test program 3. Verify document and report programming activities |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.