Continuing Education

PLCC146 - Introduction to Function Block Diagrams, Sequential Function Charts (SFC) and Data Communications

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Course Overview

This course uses all four IEC 61131-3 languages to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). With the skills gained in this course, you will create synergy between PLCs and remote components. Leave with hands-on experience writing your own programs and the ability to relate your work to real-world applications and devices.

You will gain and apply your knowledge of several programming languages such as Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams, Sequential Function Charts and Ladder Diagram and Sequential Function Charts using an Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC.

Note 1: This course encompasses the content of PLCC104, PLCC105 and106. Individuals who successfully demonstrate the competencies from PLCC104 and PLCC105 will receive the PLC Advanced Programming microcredential.

Note 2: Participants successfully demonstrating the competencies of PLCC113 and PLCC146 will receive a Certificate of Achievement from NAIT.

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Programmable Logic Controller I


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Delivery Methods

  • 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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