Programmable Controller (PLC) Systems 1

ID : 62076   
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Prepares individuals to program, configure, adjust, monitor, and operate industrial programmable logic controller (PLC) systems. Key skills include: adhering to PLC safety rules, performing normal startup/shutdown, operating PLC in different modes, performing emergency shutdown and reset, monitoring for proper operation through indicators and PC-based PLC software, configuring processor software drivers for communication to PC, configuring and loading of HMI programs, operating HMI with PLC, configuring PLC discrete I/O, transferring programs between PC and PLC processor, interpreting basic and intermediate level PLC ladder logic programs (with contacts, coils, timers, counters, math, comparison instructions), PLC project creation/editing, and interpreting common PLC program logic applications using electro-pneumatic actuators and on/off motor control systems.

Class Details

171 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu.  
  Weekly - Wed.  

Location : TechWorks Campus Location : 
  TechWorks Campus.

Instructor : John Paulson 

CEUs : 4.8

 

Notice

Please read:  Students must provide their own portable computer to access course curriculum through an online portal. The computer must meet the following minimum requirements: Windows, Mac, or Chromebook (no other portable devices are supported), 64-bit Browser with WebGL 2.0 support, sound card, and video card with WebGL support.  Internet access outside of the Automation and Robotics center is required to access course content for study outside of class hours.

Tuition 

$1,199.00

Registration Closes On
Friday, May 1, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

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Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/26/2025, 11/27/2025, 12/22/2025, 12/23/2025, 12/24/2025, 12/25/2025, 12/29/2025, 12/30/2025, 12/31/2025, 01/01/2026, 01/19/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/8/2025 - 5/21/2026 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Waterloo, TechWorks Campus  Map, Room: Open Lab John Paulson 
9/10/2025 - 5/20/2026 Weekly - Wed 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Waterloo, TechWorks Campus  Map, Room: 215 - Controls Instructor Night John Paulson 

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