50-413-771Industrial Electrician Programmable Logic Controllers 3
Course Information
Description
This is the third course of 3 for industrial electrician apprentices.  PLC applications and assessment projects are planned.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Enter program control instructions into the PLC program
    Assessment Strategies
    by programming control instructions
    given operating software and a workstation
    Criteria
    apprentice states their intention and predicts the final result of the control instruction
    apprentice incorporates the control instructions with other sub routines
    the control instructions perform the function that the apprentice intended

  2. Enter sequencer and shift register functions into the PLC program
    Assessment Strategies
    by entering sequencer and shift register functions
    given operating software and a workstation
    Criteria
    apprentice states their intention and predicts the final result of the sequencer and shift register functions
    apprentice incorporates the sequencer and shift register functions with other sub routines
    the sequencer and shift register functions perform in the manner that the apprentice intended

  3. Summarize the important installation procedures for a PLC in a typical industrial environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a chart showing the important installation procedures for a PLC in a typical industrial environment
    Criteria
    the charts horizontal axis shows each of the "important" installation procedures for a PLC in a typical industrial environment (as defined in class)
    the charts vertical axis shows a row for proper grounding, methods to reduce vibration, and enclosure environments
    apprentice has the chart completely filled in
    apprentice information the chart is 100% accurate

  4. Apply troubleshooting principles to Programmable Logic Controller programs
    Assessment Strategies
    by repairing defective PLC programs
    given operating software and a workstation
    given references used in the field
    Criteria
    apprentice can locate, or describe exactly how to locate, manufacturer's troubleshooting references for PLC programs
    apprentice gives a clear explanation of how the PLC should be functioning when functioning properly
    apprentice lists possible causes for a fault and isolates or shows how they would isolate a fault in the PLC program
    apprentice explains the program test procedure and completes the actual PLC program correction
    apprentice provides an accurate description of the program repair procedure including references and tools required to correct a defective program