Future-Proof Your Workforce with Industrial Automation Skills
Our PLC Training Course is built for employers seeking to boost their in-house automation capability. Whether you’re automating new processes or supporting existing systems, this hands-on program gives your engineers and technicians the skills they need to program, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC systems with confidence.
Delivered directly on-site, this training eliminates unnecessary downtime and aligns with the specific control platforms and equipment your team works with daily. Ideal for manufacturing, processing, and automation environments
Delivery:
On-site, instructor-led, hands-on
Duration:
Typical Delivery – 3 to 5 Day Course
Assessment:
Practical programming tasks and system-based exercises.
Certification:
Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion
Why Choose PLC Training for Your Team?
- Reduce reliance on external integrators
- Improve system uptime and fault resolution
- Enable in-house control modifications
- Build capacity for automation upgrades and optimisation
What’s Covered in the Course
This comprehensive training builds from PLC fundamentals to applied skills in programming, integration, and troubleshooting.
Core Topics Include:
- History and development of PLC technology
- Theory of operation and logic control fundamentals
- Hardware setup and I/O configuration
- Creating and managing PLC projects
- Connecting and communicating with PLCs
- Ladder Logic (LAD) and Function Block Diagrams (FBD)
- Boolean logic and program structure
- Timers, counters, and memory types
- Use of variables and data blocks
- Analogue and digital I/O systems
- HMI integration and configuration
- PLC networking and protocols
- Remote access and web-based monitoring
- Program downloading, backups, and fault finding
- Safe program modifications
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Course Format & Certification
- Pre-requisites:Participants should have a basic knowledge of electrical systems or experience working with industrial control equipment.
- Delivery: On-site, instructor-led, hands-on
- Duration: Half-day or full-day options available
- Assessment: Delegates will complete practical programming tasks and system-based exercises throughout the course.
- Certification: Certificate of attendance for all delegates
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Maintenance engineers
- Control technicians
- Automation engineers
- Skilled electrical personnel looking to move into automation
Progression Opportunities
This course provides a foundation for:
- Advanced PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi)
- SCADA systems integration
- Full industrial automation system design
- Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing technologies
FAQs – Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Training
Where is the course delivered?
We deliver this training on-site at your workplace, reducing disruption and allowing us to use your live or test equipment.
How long does the training take?
The standard course is delivered over 3 to 5 days, depending on existing knowledge levels and required depth.
What do participants need to bring?
We provide all training materials. If delivered on-site, access to your PLC system or simulation hardware/software is ideal.
Is this training suitable for employees new to automation?
Yes – it’s designed to take learners from foundational theory to hands-on application in a structured and supportive format.
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Ready to Build In-House PLC Expertise?
Avoid delays and outsourcing costs. Train your team to confidently manage and improve your automation systems.
Contact us today to request a quote.