Owensboro Community and Technical College is offering an innovative Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training course beginning May 14. In four weeks, participants will learn basic PLC programming through weekly virtual live instructor-led sessions and virtual lab sessions.
According to SolisPLC, PLCs were created as a cost-effective alternative to relay-based systems a few years after transistors become more commonplace. A PLC is essentially a computer with a high degree of reliability capable of running a program without interruption in a 24/7/365 environment, able to survive harsher than normal conditions.
“As manufacturing facilities around the globe rely heavily on PLCs, and the technology continues to evolve, there is an increasing need of experts capable of developing, supporting, and managing these systems,” according to SolisPLC. “The opportunity to learn PLC programming has pushed many toward higher-paying jobs, secure work environments, and excellent career growth.”
Participants in the OCTC course will program CompactLogix hardware remotely from their location to actual PLCs.
OCTC’s Allen Bradley PLC Basics: RS Logix training course will meet virtually on four Friday mornings from 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. from May 14 through June 4.
This engaging training provides cutting-edge manufacturing skills for those with or without previous PLC experience.
Instructor Tyler Ashton, former Level III Maintenance Supervisor Technician for Amazon, will teach participants the theory and application of the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix system using RSLogix software for CompactLogix controllers.
The cost is $750 per person and includes all software and materials needed for the course. For group registrations, up to 50% of costs may be covered for eligible Kentucky companies through KCTCS TRAINS funding. Space is limited.
For more information about the course, contact Tyler Ashton at [email protected] or 270-686-4499.
