Course Title: Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: EEET7564C
Course Title: Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
Important Information:
Please note that this course has compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6182 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Course Contact: Mr. Noor Sateh
Course Contact Phone: +61399254013
Course Contact Email: noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers
Jan Jia
Ph:+613 9925 4390
Email: jan.jia@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEEIC0013 Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Course Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify word/text and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
It includes identifying, developing and entering industrial control system programs, as well as monitoring, verifying and documenting programming activities. It also includes installing and testing programs for an industrial system requiring advanced control functions using structure logic and acceptable design techniques.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEEIC0015 Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers |
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1 Identify industrial control system |
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2 Develop and enter programs for industrial control system |
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3 Monitor, verify and document programming activities |
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements of the unit of competency
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates
• Lectures
• Lab works
• Project
• Tests
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1.Knowledge and Skill Base
EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering
fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information
sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in
the area of practice.
EA 2.Engineering Application Ability
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA 3.Professional and Personal Attributes
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership. Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEEI151A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topic | Element / Performance Criteria |
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OH&S issues Intro to Siemens Structure control Language SCL, comparison on LADDER and SCL, Datatypes, Operators, statement practical Activity Assessment 1 Lab works task A due week 4 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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Arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /) and mathematical functions practical Activity Assessment 1 Lab works due at week 4 working on Lab works task B |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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Timers & Counters (in SCL ) practical applications examples practical Activity Assessment 1 Lab works due at week 4 working on Lab works task C
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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Loops , Arrays, analogue to digital conversion Siemens analogue input module , digital to analogue conversion , Siemens analogue output module analogue applications vs digital applications . comparison and scaling functions practical Activity Assessment 1 Lab works report is due this week working on Lab works task C |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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Introduction to SFC concepts and Siemens Graph language specifications, scope , assessment criterion Practical activity assessment 2 practical , due at week 8 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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design and test sequential control programming for automated production line Practical activity work on assessment 2 practical , due at week 8 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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practical applications and demonstration commissioning and rectify errors Practical activity work on assessment 2 practical , due at week 8 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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Demonstration of assessment 2 completion of assessment 2 report due this week |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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practical applications SFC program execution. Creating transition functions, Timers application in Graph language |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| 10 | SFC program execution. Creating transition functions, action/outputs |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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revision on Structure text programming structure and techniques , faults finding and diagnostics practice test-prepare for test 1 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| 12 | assessment 3 Test 1 Structure text programming |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| 13 | Process control signals. Analogue module and field device interfacing |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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Closed Loop Control Programming auto manual and emergency stop |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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revision on Ladder, SCL and graph language programming techniques ,Auto/man module emergency stop module |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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Assessment 3 Test 2 completion in class session |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| 17 -18 | Catch up with all works | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
PLC manufacturer’s operation manuals.
Siemens Tia portal version 17.1
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through CANVAS and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course, following the performance criteria set in the National Training Package.
Assessment methods may encompass a variety of approaches, including written and oral activities, as well as the demonstration of practical skills aligned with
relevant industry standards. Participants should be aware that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher or assessor.
Feedback will be consistently provided throughout the course.To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment
task within this unit. Full assessment details will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Lab works task A.B.C
Assessment 2: practical
Assessment 3: Test 1 and test 2
All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory):
You will be allowed 1(ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs. UEEIC0015 Elements & Performance Criteria
Element |
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Assessment 1: Lab work Task A, B, C |
Assessment 2: Project |
Assessment 3: Test 1 and Test 2 |
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1 Identify industrial control systems
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1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures are identified and applied
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Task A
Complete Risk Assessment Template
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Task A
Complete Risk Assessment Template
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1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and control measures implemented |
Task A Complete Risk Assessment Template
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Task A Complete Risk Assessment Template
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1.3 Mode of operation of control system is determined from job specifications and consultations with relevant person/s |
Task B, C,
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Task B Stage 1 -Project planning and preliminary preparation to design
Task B Stage 2- Program PLC control system in SFC/Graph language |
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1.4 Equipment, software and testing devices for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety |
Task B, C, Verbal Q6
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Task B Stage 3 - Commissioning-faults finding & diagnostic-working
Task B Stage 4 - modification of stage 3 to add more functionality |
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1.5 Installation of programmable controller is checked for compliance with regulations, relevant industry standards and job specifications |
Task B, C
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Task B Stage 2- Program PLC control system in SFC/Graph language
Task B Stage 3 - Commissioning-faults finding & diagnostic-working
Task B Stage 4 - modification of stage 3 to add more functionality
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2 Develop and enter and programs for industrial control systems |
2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed |
Task B, C,
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Task A Complete Risk Assessment Template
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Test 2 Q1 |
2.2 Control solutions are developed and documented based on operational mode and using acceptable methods for designing control system containing numeric variables and values |
Task B, C
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Task B Stage 2- Program PLC control system in SFC/Graph language
Task B Stage 3 - Commissioning-faults finding & diagnostic-working
Task B Stage 4 - modification of stage 3 to add more functionality |
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2.3 Control solution is entered using information technology and appropriate software |
Task B, C, Verbal Q12
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Task B Stage 2- Program PLC control system in SFC/Graph language
Task B Stage 3 - Commissioning-faults finding & diagnostic-working
Task B Stage 4 - modification of stage 3 to add more functionality |
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2.4 Programming elements are written and used to manipulate word data |
Task B, C, Verbal Q7
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Task B Stage 2- Program PLC control system in SFC/Graph language
Task B Stage 3 - Commissioning-faults finding & diagnostic-working
Task B Stage 4 - modification of stage 3 to add more functionality |
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2.5 Program control values are assigned using applicable numbering systems and codes in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment |
Task B, C
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Task B Stage 2- Program PLC control system in SFC/Graph language
Task B Stage 3 - Commissioning-faults finding & diagnostic-working
Task B Stage 4 - modification of stage 3 to add more functionality |
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2.6 Programs are written to read and write analogue signals
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Task B, C
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Test 2 Q2 |
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2.7 Arithmetic functions are used to scale analogue inputs to a specified input range |
Task B, C
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Test 2 Q2 |
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2.8 Arithmetic functions are used to un-scale an engineering value to drive an analogue output |
Task B, C
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Test 2 Q2 |
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2.9 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment |
Task B, C
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Task B Stage 3 - Commissioning-faults finding & diagnostic-working
Task B Stage 4 - modification of stage 3 to add more functionality |
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3 Monitor, verify and document programming activities. |
3.1 Device operation is tested in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
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Task B, C
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Task B Stage 5: Documentation of work |
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3.2 Programming is tested in accordance with specified control mode requirements
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Task B, C
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Task B Stage 2- Program PLC control system in SFC/Graph language
Task B Stage 3 - Commissioning-faults finding & diagnostic-working
Task B Stage 4 - modification of stage 3 to add more functionality |
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3.3 Operating anomalies are identified and corrected in accordance with workplace procedures
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Task B, C
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Task B Stage 2- Program PLC control system in SFC/Graph language
Task B Stage 3 - Commissioning-faults finding & diagnostic-working
Task B Stage 4 - modification of stage 3 to add more functionality |
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3.4 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
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Task B, C
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Task B Stage 5: Documentation of work |
Test 2 Q1 |
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3.5 Control system specifications and programs are documented in accordance with workplace procedures |
Task B, C
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Task B Stage 5: Documentation of work |
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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
| Assessment | EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 |
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Assessment 1 Lab work Task A, B, C |
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| assessment 3 Test 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| assessment 2 Practical | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| assessment 3 Test 2 | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| ALL ASSESSMENTS (UEENEEI151A) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element. | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element. | |||||||||||||||
| 3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element. |
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