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Advanced Industrial Automation

Learn three powerful PLC languages: Sequential Function Chart, Function Block Diagram, and Structured Text—perfect for automation professionals.

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Key Information

This course covers programming a PLC using various programming languages. 

The main outcome of this course is to increase the skills required to troubleshoot an advanced industrial control system by learning to navigate the software and identify and solve issues as they arise.

It is recommended for:

  • Entry-level engineers
  • Technicians
  • Tradespeople
  • Apprentices and maintenance teams
  • Operators

Participants should have a hands-on understanding of the PLC in which they are looking to upskill.

We recommend that participants complete the Intermediate Industrial Automation course before enrolling in this course.

 
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Pricing $1,650 + GST

Breakdown of the Course/Module

This is an advanced PLC programming course and participants will:

  • Apply Occupational Health and Safety practices to PLC-based control systems.
  • Describe and check installation of PLC hardware.
  • Create a new project and complete hardware configuration.
  • Establish communications with PLCs.
  • Address physical inputs and outputs and perform IO mapping.
  • Create variables and monitor their states in real-time.
  • Download, upload, and go online to a PLC.
  • Create a customised function block.
  • Write a ladder diagram program.
  • Write a function block diagram program.
  • Write a structured text program.
  • Write a comprehensive sequential function chart program.
  • Perform inter-PLC communications.
  • Problem-solve and fault-find PLC programs.
  • Use help files and document a PLC program.
  • Perform basic VSD configuration.

Advanced Industrial Automation can be offered on a client’s site for a minimum of 4  and a maximum of 8 participants.

 

Dr Gary Allwood

About your trainer

Dr Gary Allwood
Training and Operations Manager

Dr Gary Allwood is Training and Operations Manager at Skills Lab, responsible for developing and delivering industrial digitalisation micro-credentials and qualifications. Gary has a Bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics, and a first-class honours degree in physics, as well as a PhD in Engineering/Physics which focused on developing novel fibre optic-based sensors for industrial applications. Gary specialises in control engineering, SCADA, sensors, optical fibres and optoelectronics, completing several industry-recognised courses in industrial automation and control, and software engineering.

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Yes, we recommend that participants complete the Intermediate Industrial Automation Micro-credential before enrolling in Advanced Industrial Automation.

At this time, there is no funding available for this micro-credential. Pricing information is available on this page. 

Yes, our micro-credentials can be stacked, which means that learners can make continuous progress towards a certificate or diploma qualification, completed at a pace that suits you. 

The USI is a code made up of 10 numbers and letters which is assigned to individual students and remains with the student for life. The USI is used to create a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications awarded to you in Australia. You can access your online records by logging in onto the USI portal. Read more getting a USI here. 

With our cyber physical training, you can complete the course from anywhere, as long as you have a reliable internet connection. Many users have found having two screens to be easier. Information on how to access training platforms will be emailed to you prior to the course commencing.

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