50-413-790Advanced Electrical Topics for ABC Electrician Apprentices: Programmable Logic Controls 2
Course Information
Description
Course continues the competencies introduced in PLC course 1, and further develops skills for construction electrician apprentices working with PLC's.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Write programmable logic controls programs for commercial jobsites
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    by creating a chart showing the important installation procedures for a PLC in a typical commercial setting
    Criteria
    Explain proper installation procedures used with PLC's in a commercial setting.
    Outline the methods used to service and repair PLCs in a commercial setting.
    Outline the code and safety requirements for a PLC enclosures, equipment, and wiring.
    Explain the purpose of computer systems, HMIs, and other technologies associated with PLC based systems.
    Write simply PLC programs for a given situation.
    Debug and modify existing PLC programs.

  2. Enter program control instructions into the PLC program
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    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

  3. Enter sequencer and shift register functions into the PLC program
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    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

  4. Summarize the important installation procedures for a PLC in an 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

  5. Apply troubleshooting principles to Programmable Logic Controller programs
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration repairing defective PLC programs
    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

  6. Complete advanced electrical projects/assignments selected by the instructor
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Project/Lab Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable