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Industrial Automation & PLC

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Master PLCs, SCADA, industrial communication protocols, safety systems, and Industry 4.0 concepts for factory automation and process control careers.

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Phase 1: Automation Fundamentals

PLC Architecture & Programming Basics

Understand how PLCs work and write your first IEC 61131-3 programs.

Industrial Sensors & Actuators

Learn the sensors and actuators used in factory automation and how to wire them to PLC I/O.

HMI Design Principles

Design effective Human-Machine Interfaces for operator control and process visualisation.

Phase 2: Industrial Networking

Industrial Communication Protocols

Master the fieldbus and industrial Ethernet protocols used to connect PLCs, drives, and instruments.

SCADA Systems

Design and configure SCADA systems for plant-wide process monitoring and control.

Phase 3: Advanced PLC & Safety

Advanced PLC Programming

Write modular, reusable, and maintainable PLC programs following industry best practices.

Functional Safety (IEC 62061 / ISO 13849)

Design SIL-rated safety functions and configure safety PLCs for machinery applications.

Process Control & PID Loops

Implement regulatory control strategies for temperature, pressure, level, and flow loops.

Phase 4: Industry 4.0 & IIoT

IIoT & Edge Computing

Connect industrial systems to the cloud and build edge analytics for predictive maintenance.

Digital Twins & Simulation

Build virtual copies of industrial systems for testing, training, and process optimisation.