Employee PLC Programming Training Courses

We train your team to troubleshoot and maintain your facility's equipment. We train beginners on the basics. We also offer advanced training for your techs on new assets and technologies.

We recommend that at least one person on each shift be competent in the following areas.

• Safety.

• Basic use of your RSLogix software.

• Understanding ladder logic usage.

• Sound practices in file management, downloading, and EPROM/flash management.

• Set up PC-to-PLC communication.

• Setup/troubleshooting of RSLinx drivers.

• View the program online and offline.

• Troubleshooting actual problems.

• Familiar with PLC programming conventions used in your equipment.

• Understanding best practices in PLC programming systems.

• How to review new asset automation before purchasing.

• Understand the importance of working towards being less OEM-dependent.
  

This certificate program also qualifies under the Workforce Investment Act and state reimbursement programs. Your company could get reimbursed for some or all of the training fees if they pursue that. We are in the Federal CCR database. This is for any government employees interested in this course.

Our PLC training is hands-on, using our PLC trainers. We also provide printed manuals and workbooks with many practical PLC programming exercises.

Your choice:

1. CCW - RSLogix 500 PLC Training
      (SLC 500, Micrologix, and Micro800 hardware.)

2. RSLogix 5000 PLC [PAC] Training
      (ControlLogix and CompactLogix hardware.

3. Or, both 1 and 2 above.

Customer comments ...

Sabrina Taraboletti, a Chief Engineer at NOAA.gov, wrote a good, full-page course review to her Training Director. It is too large to place on this web page, but upon request, we would be happy to share the full review with you. Below are some valuable insights from her review of the class...

"Don uses the RXLogix 500 series. It's easier for beginners to understand and troubleshoot. You must know the basics of the system. Then, you can learn the more complex features of the RXLogix 5000 System. ...Analogy: you must learn how to run Windows 7 PC edition before tackling Windows 7 Server edition.  ... My 3rd assistant engineer had done some PLC work at school and on her cadet midshipman vessels. She also felt this was an excellent course. It was a good starting place for those like her with some PLC experience. ... I am not sure about the other FSVs, but the Shimada has a Toughbook PC with RSLogix 5000 loaded on it.  I brought that with me to the class. I would show up early. Don would help me with the 500 and 5000 series machines. I want to know their differences and similarities.  This was a great help and I came back with a better working knowledge of that computer and how to use it. You get a certificate, a USB drive, and an Allen Bradley Micrologix PLC. It connects switches and lights to it. This is after you finish the class. You can practice programming with them at home. This thing is not a toy; it distinguishes BIN folks from others.  ... In conclusion, this course would benefit all engineers, EETs, and ETs in the Fleet, not just those who work on FSVs. We will control the new ships added to NOAA with these devices.  Everyone should have at least a basic understanding of how these things work. Don is eager to do on-site training. this would be an excellent course to hold during winter in port at the MOC locations."

John Marques (Smith & Nephew ASD) "I recently took Don's PLC training when my company offered it. I've spent twenty years focusing on maintenance, barely scratching the surface of PLCs. I could troubleshoot most PLC-driven things by watching the outputs. But that only gets you so far. His course was easy to understand and helped me greatly regarding PLC issues. I would recommend anyone in maintenance take this course if the opportunity arises! Even if you don't get into programming, it's a good troubleshooting tool to have."

Walter J Rivers (Georgia Pacific) "Jim was very patient. He helped us, explaining at every step."

Elaine Vavra, a Southeast Community College instructor, said, "It's one of the best hands-on classes I've attended. The hands-on work really helped my limited experience with PLCs."

Jim (Maintenance Manager) "This training is not like the vendor training we have received before where they try to sell you their hardware. We where getting hands-on training after the first hour and advice that only an experienced end-user would offer. A great supplement to our tech school training. Thanks"  

Jeff Rodriguez (Maintenance Superintendent at Fall River Foundry) "The PLC programming training I received from this organization was the best I have sat through in many years. Detailed and real on hands training and troubleshooting knowledge. I have used this organization 4 times now and it has been a big hit from all the maintenance techs I sent through. Great job from the trainer. "

Will Inglis (SB Electronics) "Don's teaching methods for the PLC Troubleshooting class were very impressive. He knew when to slow down to help the confused. And, when to speed up if everyone else was following. The class is highly recommended, and Don makes it a great experience for everyone."

Timothy Wilson (Technician at Corning Life Sciences) "Don's RS Logix course was very informative. He was attentive to the standards. The class was very involved. Don worked hard to ensure everyone kept up and understood the work. I would recommend Don to anyone for his technical knowledge and the patience to get the job done."

Mark Mason (OCI Chemical DCS Admin) said, "The instructor knew the materials well. He provided useful, real-life examples."

We thank our corporate customers for training their employees. We hope they enjoy the yearly ROI from reduced downtime and improved reliability.