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PLCC101 - Introduction to PLCs

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Course Overview

Enhance your professional toolkit by exploring the industry applications of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Programmable controllers are industrial digital computers designed to function in harsh environments and control essential manufacturing processes where reliable control, ease of programming, and process fault diagnoses are crucial to the job. Discover computer digital logic, Boolean Algebra, digital number systems, controller hardware, controller addressing, ladder diagrams, Input and Output (I/O) modules, and programming terminals. Get hands-on experience by implementing and troubleshooting basic relay instructions. In this module, the focus is on Allen Bradley PLCs and programming software.

With the skills gained in this course, you will explain the operations of controller hardware, define digital and analog I/O modules, download from a PLC and upload to a PLC, and wire relay ladder logic from digital logic statements.

Program Prerequisites: Post-Secondary diploma in an equivalent or related field, a working knowledge of AC/DC electric circuits, a basic knowledge of automated processes, and familiarity with personal computers.

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Programmable Logic Controller I

Robotics, Automation and Control Certificate


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  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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