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Vocational - Programmable Logic Controllers

Description: This course has been designed to outline the major components of a P.L.C. and their dynamic relationship. The course will identify the use of a range of programming functions.

Content: P.L.C. applications | Development of P.L.C programs | Preparation of P.L.C documentation | Produce and run P.L.C programs | Selection and connection of controlling devices |
Control using P.L.C programs with appropriate interfacing | Use of PLC’s as an aid in logical fault diagnostic procedures | Use of PLC’s to diagnose and indicate illogical plant conditions.
The above course is delivered utilizing up to date software and hardware currently being used in industrial applications. Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 hardware. RS Logix 500 and RS Logix 500 emulate software.

Qualifications and Progression: Learners will gain an NQ unit qualification and may progress to a HNC module which would utilize Allen Bradley Compact Logix 5320 hardware and RS Logix 5000 software and would be run over the same duration.

Contact the Infocentre on 0141 630 5000
or email infocentre@north-gla.ac.uk
Day Tuesday
Time 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Duration 12 weeks
Start Date 24 January 2012

Cost £135 - ILA funding available

No Fee Waivers Available

Are you ready to enrol for this course?

Simply download the enrolment form, complete and return the form to Infocentre@north-gla.ac.uk. Please ensure you complete the section Source of Funding.

What happens next?

Once you have returned the completed enrolment form you can contact our Finance Department to make payment for the course – your place on the course can only be secured once we have received payment.

Contact our Finance Office on 0141 630 5177/5171 or email finance@north-gla.ac.uk to arrange payment.

If you using an ILA 200 to fund your course the funding must be in place before the start date of the course. To apply for an ILA – Telephone 0808 100 1090 or logon to ila_logo http://www.ilascotland.org.uk/ILA+Homepage.htm . It can take up to 4 weeks for an application to ILA Scotland to be processed so don’t wait to apply.