Expected Outcomes: Upon completing both levels, participants will:

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1. Understanding of PLC Basics

• What is a PLC: Knowledge of the fundamental concepts

• of what a PLC is and its role in industrial automation.

• Components: Familiarity with the basic components

• of a PLC system including the CPU, power supply, input/output modules, and others.

2. Ability to Read and Write Basic Programs

• Programming Languages: Understanding of at least one PLC programming language, typically Ladder Logic.

• Creating Simple Programs: Ability to create simple programs

• to perform tasks like turning devices on and off or controlling

• a light sequence.

3. Proficiency in Using Basic Programming Tools

• Software Skills: Competence in using PLC programming

• software to write, simulate, and debug programs.

• Hardware Interaction: Basic skills in connecting and setting up hardware for programming and testing purposes.

4. Knowledge of I/O Handling

• Inputs and Outputs: Understanding of how to configure

• and use the digital and analog inputs and outputs in a PLC.

• Wiring and Configuration: Ability to wire inputs and outputs and configure them in the PLC software.

5. Implementation of Timers and Counters

• Using Timers: Knowledge of how to implement timers in PLC

• programs to execute operations after a delay or for a

• specific period.

• Using Counters: Ability to use counters to perform

• tasks based on event counting.

6. Basic Troubleshooting and Debugging Skills

• Problem-Solving: Skills to identify and troubleshoot common programming errors and hardware issues.

• Testing and Validation: Ability to test and validate the

• functionality of PLC programs and ensure they meet the

• operational requirements.

7. Safety Awareness

• Operational Safety: Knowledge of safety protocols to safely

• operate and program PLCs, avoiding accidents or equipment

• damage.

8. Practical Applications

• Project Execution: Capability to execute a simple end-to-end

• project involving PLC programming, from conception to

• functioning prototype.

Certification or Competency Test

• Often, a beginner’s course may conclude with a test or a

• certification that assesses the participant’s understanding

• and skills in the topics covered.