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PLCs Allen Bradley using RSLogix 5000 Level 1

The structure of the course will be a 5-day block (Monday – Friday) and then a further 2-day block at a later date to complete the QQI accreditation. 

Unique to First Polymer Training Skillnet, this customised course been designed as step 3 within our Automation Career Progression Pathway. 

Additional information 

The cost above includes the accreditation and attendance fee for Day 6 & 7. No discount or refund will be given to participants that do not attend/ complete the 2 further accreditation days. In order to avail of accreditation on this programme, trainees must attend the examination days which are generally held 4-8 weeks after the main programme.  This is a QQI requirement of our validated programme, in order for candidates to successfully achieve a Level 6 Component Award in Programmable Logic Controllers (6N537O). The gap from the main course to the assessment day is intended to allow trainees time to implement what they have learned while on the job/ and also have an opportunity to embed the knowledge and reflect on the skills and knowledge gained.  Candidates who do not wish to avail of accreditation are still welcome to only attend the scheduled 5 days and receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Not what you are looking for: First Polymer Training Skillnet can design bespoke shorter programmes for companies to be delivered at our Athlone Centre or on-site depending on any specific needs. Please get in touch to discuss further.

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PLCs Allen Bradley using RSLogix 5000 Level 1

Level:QQI Level 6

Accredited by:Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

Who is the course for

This FIVE DAY Allen Bradley PLC course is designed for individuals who are responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining a control system using the ControlLogix Logix5550 programmable controller.

Full instructions, timelines and ongoing guidance will be given by the course tutor.

By upskilling Maintenance Personnel your company will reduce the Downtime of Plant Machines, providing greater and efficient production output.

 

Learning outcomes

After completing this course the participant will be able to:

  • Design and Write PLC programs and understand their structures.
  • Troubleshoot / Fault find PLC hardware and software issues around Plant machinery using laptops with specific software to integrate these complex systems.
  • Involve participants in workshops designed to develop their own applications and advances their existing programming skills and fault-finding skills.
  • Increased Level of understanding as to how Automation Systems in general work.

Course Content

  • Identifying Logix5000 System and Software Components.
  • Communicating with a Logix5000 system.
  • Identifying I/O tags.
  • Monitoring and Editing Tag Values.
  • Monitoring and Editing basic Ladder Logic.
  • Troubleshooting Digital and Analogue I/O Modules.
  • Interpreting Ladder instructions.
  • Configuring trends, controller properties.
  • Using the search and cross-reference functions.
  • Forcing I/O and toggling bits.

Trainer Profile

  • Desmond Foley is the founder and MD of Focus Engineering. Des has worked in many industries including Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage and Medical Supplies. He has worked in the Automation Industry for more than 30 years.
  • He has been responsible for activities ranging from design, program development, testing and commissioning of PLC control systems, to the management of automation projects as a Senior Projects/Automation Engineer.
  • Des has a BSc in Engineering, Dip in EE and Dip in HR.

Safety Shoes – Not required on this course

This programme is a QQI component (minor) award, certified at Level 6 on the national framework of qualifications – see www.nfq.ie  and is a mandatory component of major award 6M5154 – Maintenance Skills Technology