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Programme Logic Controller (Module)

  • Status: Register Your Interest

  • Campus: Moylish, Limerick City

  • weeks: 12

  • Fees: €625** See FEES section below for Skillnet funding


Course Overview

The aim of this programme is to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of automation systems, programming approaches and industrial control applications.

Having successfully completed this module, the learner will be able to:

  1. Outline the benefits of programmable control
  2. Explain the scan cycle operation of a programmable logic controller
  3. Devise structured programmes for manufacturing control applications using appropriate computer software
  4. Use a PLC to safely control discrete electro−mechanical and pneumatic devices in accordance with EN 60204
  5. Select an appropriate control action for a simple process model

 

 

Course Content

  • -PLC Control

    -PLC Programming

    -Software Programming

    -PLC Applications

    -Control Systems

    -This module will include hands-on programming using Ladder Logic (LAD) and Sequential Function Charts (SFC) in GX Developer software for the Mitsubishi FX PLC

Contact Details

General Queries

Flexible Learning Office

Email: flexible.midwest@tus.ie

Telephone: (061) 293802

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum entry requirements are Grade OD3 or higher in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) / Special Case Registrations: Prospective applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, should submit their application online, upload their most relevant qualifications and then email flexible.midwest@tus.ie to request RPL consideration.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.

More Information

  • Tuesdays 7-10pm / 12 Weeks
    8 Online / 4 on campus in TUS Moylish

  • Continuous Assessment

  • Single Subject Certificate

  • €625

    Eligible applicants receive a 40% Discount. For eligibility; a company must be paying the fees for their employee, and they should be a private company based in Ireland. Next Level Skillnet can also fund Sole Traders. For eligibility, contact Sue Davies at sue@nextlevel.ie, to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions.

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