ELT 258 Programmable Logic Controllers

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Keywords

ELT 258 , Electronics , Programmable Logic Controllers , PLCs , Pikes Peak Community College , PPCC , CHAMP , Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Program , CCCS , Colorado Community College System , advanced manufactruing , TAACCCT , industry-recognized credentials

Project

CHAMP - Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Program

Authors

Date Submitted

2015-07-09

Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Pikes Peak Community College

Industry Partner

CHAMP Advisory industry members reviewed course competencies and curriculum

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 3

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Blended/hybrid course that covers the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as they are applied in robotics and automation. Includes history, terminology, typical applications, hardware, and software. Incorporates lab and project activities that address operating, monitoring, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC controlled lab trainers as well as actual industrial equipment.

Industry (NAISC)

Manufacturing -- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

Occupation (SOC)

Architecture and Engineering Occupations -- Electro-Mechanical Technicians (17-3024)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate
Associate Degree

Educational Level

2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization