Overview

A program designed for individuals who will install, program, maintain, or troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) in an industrial setting. Students gain a working knowledge of electrical ladder logic and the basis of PLC programming. Students learn the fundamentals of PLCs including processor configuration, Digital Input and Output (I/O) wiring, digital & analog concepts, and PLC program instructions. The advanced PLC class provides students with advanced programming instructions, remote I/O, introduction to advanced troubleshooting. This program focuses on the Allen Bradley SLC – 500 & Compact Logic PLCs, Rockwell Software (RS Logic 500 & 5000), and Siemens processors and programming.

Training Outcomes

JOB TITLES AT COURSE COMPLETION

  • PLC Technician

CINCINNATI STATE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS

  • Applied Technology Specialist (ATS) Associate Degree
Schedule
START DATEEND DATEDAYSTIMES
September 16, 2024March 17, 2025Monday and Wednesday5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
September 17, 2024March 6, 2025Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
September 8, 2025March 4, 2026Monday and Wednesday5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
September 9, 2025March 5, 2026Tuesday and Thursday5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
All programs offered at our Evendale campus, unless otherwise noted. Course schedules and pricing to change without notice. Please contact us at (513) 569-1643 or email us at askwdc@cincinnatistate.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Curriculum

Programmable Logic Controller Certificate, WDC Certificate

COURSE COURSE NUMBERCONTACT HOURSCREDIT HOURSCOURSE FEE
Machine Shop Math*
A course that reviews basic mathematical skills used in the maintenance trades. Topics include: decimals, fractions, percent’s, ratios, proportions, roots, and powers; basic algebra; and basic trigonometry.
MMC 105161$398.00
Industrial Electricity*
A course on fundamental concepts and safe maintenance techniques used when working with electrical devices and applications.
TEM 120482.5$1,188.00
Electrical Ladder Diagrams
A course on concepts and skills needed to interpret electrical prints and construct electrical ladder diagrams.
TEM 140161$386.00
Programmable Logic Controllers 1
A course on operation, installation, basic programming, and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) using Allen Bradley SLC-500 and CompactLogix PLCs.
TEM 180482.5$1,188.00
Programmable Logic Controllers 2
A continuation of TEM 180, emphasizing techniques used by electricians or instrument technicians who install and troubleshoot advanced PLCs. Topics include: advanced and special program instruction, Human-Machine Interface (HMIs), and communication networks.
TEM 185482.5$1,188.00
TOTAL:1769.5$4,348.00
* May be waived with successful completion of an assessment or by instructor’s evaluation of past experience.
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