NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 35

Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021
Automation Fundamentals Certificate
Program Code 906641
This certificate provides a hands-on introduction to automation devices and PLC programming . Students learn how to read electrical schematics and basic device wiring . Students will learn both hardware and programing for AB ControlLogix PLCs .
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CURRICULUM
Academic Year 2022-2023
Curriculum : Studnets following the study plan below will complete the Automation Fundamentals certificate program in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester 10-664-100
Automation 1 : Control Logic
1
10-664-101
Automation 2 : Motor Control
1
10-664-102
Automation 3 : PLC
1
10-664-103
Automation 4 : PLC
1
10-664-104
Automation 5 : PLC
1
Semester Total
5
TOTAL CREDITS 5
Green Bay and Marinette
This program is not financial aid eligible
Course Descriptions
10-664-100 AUTOMATION 1 : CONTROL LOGIC ... electric motor control components such as switches , relays , starters , transformers ; and safely mount and install motor and motor control components and perform related wiring and troubleshooting of motor control circuits .
10-664-101 AUTOMATION 2 : MOTOR CONTROL ... electric motor control components such as sensors , timers and counters . ( Corequisite : 10-664-100 , Automation 1 : Control Logic ) 10-664-102 AUTOMATION 3 : PLC ... basic programmable logic controller programming and troubleshooting .
10-664-103 AUTOMATION 4 : PLC ... troubleshooting a PLC system , applying Event Sequencing , developing PLC applications , applying timer instructions and counter instructions . ( Corequisite : 10-664-102 , Automation 3 : PLC )
10-664-104 AUTOMATION 5 : PLC ... application , troubleshooting , and implementation of program control , math and data move instructions , analog I / O modules , and producing a PLC program from specification . ( Corequisite : 10-664-103 , Automation 4 : PLC )
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