Skilled Trades & Technician

Industrial Electrician (PLC & Robotics)

Diploma50 WeeksIn-class
Credential
Diploma
Duration
50 Weeks
Delivery
In-class
Field
Skilled Trades

Program overview

This program provides students with the knowledge and tools required to work in the field of industrial automation and control. Students are introduced to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) from OMRON, Allen Bradley, and Siemens programming systems, along with robotics hardware, electrical basics, applicable Electrical Codes, and the use of AutoCAD to create electrical drawings. Upon graduation, students can read and create electrical drawings and design, install, and maintain electronic equipment used in modern industrial processes.

What you'll learn

12 core subjects and skill areas covered across the program.

1Allen Bradley SLC 500 & ControlLogix 5000
2Siemens S7-200/300/400
3Omron PLC - CP and CS/CJ Series
4AutoCAD Electrical, Essentials & 2D
5Allen Bradley HMI Panelview & FactoryTalk View
6Siemens HMI & Omron HMI-NT Series
7Electrical Code Theory
8Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
9Allen Bradley VFD, Servo & Motion Control & PLC 5
10Robots: Basics of Operation and Programming
11Robots: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
12Employment Preparation

Career opportunities

Roles graduates are prepared to pursue.

Electrical Controls TechnicianIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianAutomation TechnologistIndustrial ElectricianAutomation Maintenance TechnicianAutomation Control TechnicianElectrical Instrumentation TechnicianPLC ProgrammerElectrical Design Technician

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