Programmable Logic Controllers

PLC Training Boot Camp Program

We are excited to announce the addition of PLC training to our curriculum thanks to a partnership with Automation Group. This new training here at VOLT Institute is a valuable addition to our robust, hands-on maintenance mechanic program.

Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLCs, are small computers in industrial environments that control everything from motors to pumps to fans. Almost every production line uses PLCs whether the company produces wine, tomatoes, nuts, or the packages they are sold in.

PLCs are an essential part of the job of a maintenance mechanic and the importance of PLCs are growing in our local manufacturing industry. By offering this new training. We will prepare VOLT Institute students to maintain the investments of employers in automation and efficiency.

A SACA Certificate offers a competitive advantage in today’s market.

Introduction to PLC

Introduction to PLC is included with many of our industrial maintenance and also available to incumbent workers in a 20-hour boot camp style training.

VOLT Institute PLC Training includes:

  • An introduction to the Control Logix / Compact Logix architecture and RS Logix 5000/Studio 5000 programming.

  • Ladder logic and project development.

  • Identification and relationships of physical and logical PLC components.

Intermediate PLC

This 20-hour boot camp style training available to incumbent workers is progressive. Each session will build upon the previous day’s training.

VOLT Institute PLC Training includes:

  • Project Development

  • Design Considerations

  • PLC and Module Firmware

  • Scaling and Math Functions

  • AOIs (Add-On Instructions)

  • Programming Languages within RSLogix 5000

  • PIDs and PIDEs

  • Totalizers

  • Industrial Communication Protocols

  • Messaging

  • Produce/Consume

  • PLC Emulator Setup

IMPORTANT Prerequisites for Intermediate Class: Completion of the Intro Class or equivalent experience (Prior PLC ladder programming knowledge, class or field experience).

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This 20-hour boot camp-style training available to incumbent workers is progressive. Each session will build upon the previous day’s training.

VOLT Institute PLC Training includes:

  • Understanding Automated Control Systems Controls Systems

  • Development Lifecycle

  • RSLogix 5000 Project Organization

  • RSLogix 5000 Controllers Design Considerations Communication Between PLCs via Messaging & Produce/Consume Function Block Programming

  • Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques

IMPORTANT Prerequisites for Advanced Class: Completion of the Intro Class or equivalent experience (Prior PLC ladder programming knowledge, class or field experience) along with completion of the Intermidiate Class.

Advanced PLC