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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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