Industrial Automation - Part of Modular Certificate in Automation & Control (DEMH)
About This Course
On completion of this module, the students should be able to:
1) Explain the concept of automation systems and describe the elements of a control chain.
2) Describe the use of pneumatic cylinders and electric motors as output elements, as well as directional valves and contactors as final control elements.
3) Explain the use of electrical and electro-mechanical components as input elements and signal processing elements.
4) Design hard-wired single-actuator control circuits.
5) Explain the basic operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and the use of basic ladder instructions for control applications.
6) Design and implement multi-actuator sequential control processes using PLCs.
7) Explain the internal operation and practical implementation issues of the PLCs.
8) Design of emergency stop and recovery routine.
9) Carry out problem-based learning project for a practical automation control problem.
What You'll Learn
Major topics include electro-pneumatics technology and programmable logic control. The essential hardware components used in automated systems, such as sensors, valves and actuators will be applied to the automated systems. Widely accepted industrial control programming language LD will be covered, in conjunction with the learning of programming logic controllers and computer interfaces.
Entry Requirements
The following GCE ‘O’ Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:
– English Language (Grade 1-7)
– Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
– Science (Grade 1-6)
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course