Programmable Logic Controls

(PLC)

20-Hours to the Next Level

Bootcamp for industry professionals.

20-hour training

$750 per person per class

Investor Discount available

    • Must be 18+ years of age at time of enrollment

    • Valid Photo ID

  • PLC Registration

    209.566.9102

Each session will build upon the previous day’s training.

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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.

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Introduction to PLC 9/8-9/12

Intermediate PLC 9/15-9/19

Advanced PLC 9/22-9/26

Introduction to PLC 9/8-9/12 Intermediate PLC 9/15-9/19 Advanced PLC 9/22-9/26

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12:30pm - 4:30pm

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:

    • 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

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.


  • Intermediate 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

  • Completion of the Intro Class or equivalent experience (Prior PLC ladder programming knowledge, class or field experience).


Advanced PLC

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


  • Advanced PLC 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

  • Completion of the Intro Class or equivalent experience (Prior PLC ladder programming knowledge, class or field experience) along with completion of the Intermediate Class.