New Mexico Junior College

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Certifications:

The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Certifications require either certified training or work experience with electrical circuits and systems. Some of the courses below are eligible for a National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Certification.

• PLC Introduction
  • In the Introduction to  Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) course, students are introduced to the essential concepts and practical applications of PLC's in automation and industrial control systems. The course ensures that students have fundamental knowledge about Programmable Logic Controllers, and their operation. The course also emphasizes hands-on training, with the students learning basic programming knowledge and programming instructions using industry standard PLC Equipment.
  • This knowledge includes:
    • Physical PLC Familiarization
    • Programming Software Basics
    • Offline and Online Operations
    • Examine if Open/Closed Instructions
    • Boolean Logic and Operations
    • Basic Timer Instructions

 

• PLC Level Two
  • In the Level Two Programmable Logic Controllers course, students use their fundamental knowledge of PLC's to increase their understanding of PLC operations. Students will be introduced to more advanced forms of program control, using more complex logical programming to complete automation operations. This course continues the emphasis on hands-on training, with the students completing Automation Programming assignments using industry standard PLC Equipment.
  • This includes:
    • Additional Programming Software Familiarization
    • Advanced Timer Instructions
    • Counter Instructions
    • Comparator Instructions
    • Move Instructions
    • Programming Process Control Systems

 

• PLC Level Three
  • In the Level Three Programmable Logic Controllers Course, students will advance their knowledge of PLC Programming and Automation Systems. Students will be introduced to complex program control operations. Using these operations, students will program more complex automated systems, using real-life examples to prepare students for entry into the Automation Industry.
  • This course includes
    • Sequencer Instructions
    • Jump and Label Instructions
    • Master Control Reset Instructions
    • Bit Shift Instructions
    • Subroutines

 

• Advanced PLC's
  
  • In the Advanced PLC 's course, students will be introduced to Studio 5000, and the more advanced programming tied to it. Students will experience multiple programming languages, including Ladder Logic, Function block, Sequential function Chart, and Structured text. Students will also learn about PID Control,  analog scaling, and the fundamentals of networking. 

Upcoming PLC Classes

PLC Introduction	PLC Level 2	PLC Level 3	Advanced PLC
January 26th- February 5th Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM	March 2nd- March 12th Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM	April 6th- April 16th Monday Through Thursday 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM	Classes coming soon! Contact us for more information!