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.
JOB TITLES AT COURSE COMPLETION
- PLC Technician
CINCINNATI STATE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
- Applied Technology Specialist (ATS) Associate Degree
| START DATE | END DATE | DAYS | TIMES |
| September 16, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | Monday and Wednesday | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| September 17, 2024 | March 6, 2025 | Tuesday and Thursday | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| September 8, 2025 | March 4, 2026 | Monday and Wednesday | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| September 9, 2025 | March 5, 2026 | Tuesday and Thursday | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
Programmable Logic Controller Certificate, WDC Certificate
| COURSE | COURSE NUMBER | CONTACT HOURS | CREDIT HOURS | COURSE 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 105 | 16 | 1 | $398.00 |
| Industrial Electricity* A course on fundamental concepts and safe maintenance techniques used when working with electrical devices and applications. | TEM 120 | 48 | 2.5 | $1,188.00 |
| Electrical Ladder Diagrams A course on concepts and skills needed to interpret electrical prints and construct electrical ladder diagrams. | TEM 140 | 16 | 1 | $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 180 | 48 | 2.5 | $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 185 | 48 | 2.5 | $1,188.00 |
| TOTAL: | 176 | 9.5 | $4,348.00 |