The automation system on your plant underpins your entire operation. It is thus critical that you have the knowledge and tools to quickly identify and fix problems as they occur to ensure you have a safe, secure and productive system. This workshop distils all the tips and tricks learnt over many years.
If you have worked in industry, you are familiar with PLCs and SCADA systems and understand their basic operation. However, an increasing need today is to also understand how to troubleshoot the typical problems that occur from time to time with your PLC and SCADA based equipment. You want to be able to quickly diagnose problems using your PLC software; know how to connect to the right PLC processor online, make minor changes to get the machine running and have the know-how to test new ideas and hardware components. In addition, you want to be able to do troubleshooting and problem solving of your associated SCADA system.
Course Benefits
The course is composed of 12 modules.
Module 1: Introduction to PLCs and SCADA Systems
Module 2: Fundamentals of PLC Software
Module 3: Communication Architectures
Module 4: Industrial Data Communication System
Module 5: Basics of Troubleshooting and Diagnosing Equipment
Module 6: PLCS Power and Earth
Module 7: Troubleshooting PLC Inputs/Outputs
Module 8: Miscellaneous Hardware Issues
Module 9: SCADA Troubleshooting Road Map
Module 10: Key Industrial Data Communication Problems and Troubleshooting
Module 11:
Module 12: SUMMARY, OPEN FORUM AND CLOSING
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To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.
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You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 65% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.
This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.
We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.
Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.
