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www.crowder.edu PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC)CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program will provide knowledge and extensive hands-on experiences to prepare the student for industry employment. This program teaches the students the Industrial PLC from the ground up. Students will be trained in industry safety, completing the requirements to obtain the OSHA 10 Certificate. Students are trained in industrial electricity including basic electrical circuits, electrical measurements, electrical relay logic, industrial and residential wiring. The program will have in-depth instruction on electrical motor controls, interpretation of schematics, diagnostic troubleshooting, electronic sensing devices and ladder logic timers. Students will be given the basic knowledge of automated manufacturing power transmission and conveyance devices. Training will include belt drives, bearing types, and precision shaft alignment. Topics covered in PLC I will include PLC operation, applications, configuration, programming examples, and troubleshooting. PLC II takes the students through advanced training in PLCs as they are used in industry to manage multiple automated processes. The PLC II course will provide a working knowledge of current industry applications. POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS Controls Technician Maintenance Technician Electrical Controls Technician Machinery Maintenance Technician Facility Maintenance Technician Ride Maintenance Tech Assembly Technician CONTACT INFORMATION Melissa Smith | Director Joplin ATTC 417.455.5627 [email protected] Curtis Daniels | CTE Division Chair 417.455.5448 [email protected] Andy Wilson | Adv. Mfg. Instructor 417.483.1553 [email protected] LOCATIONS CROWDER COLLEGE CAMPUS 601 Laclede Ave, Neosho MO JOPLIN ATTC 420 S. Grand Ave, Joplin, MO

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PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC)CERTIFICATE

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC)The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program will provide knowledge and extensive hands-on experiences to prepare the student for industry employment. This program teaches the students the Industrial PLC from the ground up. Students will be trained in industry safety, completing the requirements to obtain the OSHA 10 Certificate. Students are trained in industrial electricity including basic electrical circuits, electrical measurements, electrical relay logic, industrial and residential wiring. The program will have in-depth instruction on electrical motor controls, interpretation of schematics, diagnostic troubleshooting, electronic sensing devices and ladder logic timers. Students will be given the basic knowledge of automated manufacturing power transmission and conveyance devices. Training will include belt drives, bearing types, and precision shaft alignment.

Topics covered in PLC I will include PLC operation, applications, configuration, programming examples, and troubleshooting. PLC II takes the students through advanced training in PLCs as they are used in industry to manage multiple automated processes. The PLC II course will provide a working knowledge of current industry applications.

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS Controls Technician

Maintenance TechnicianElectrical Controls Technician

Machinery Maintenance TechnicianFacility Maintenance Technician

Ride Maintenance TechAssembly Technician

CONTACT INFORMATION Melissa Smith | Director Joplin ATTC

[email protected]

Curtis Daniels | CTE Division Chair417.455.5448

[email protected]

Andy Wilson | Adv. Mfg. Instructor417.483.1553

[email protected]

LOCATIONS CROWDER COLLEGE CAMPUS 601 Laclede Ave, Neosho MO

JOPLIN ATTC 420 S. Grand Ave, Joplin, MO

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HOW TO BECOME A CROWDER COLLEGE ROUGHRIDER• Complete your Application for Admissions online: crowder.edu, click “Apply Now”• Submit ACT or placement test scores. If you do not have ACT scores or would like to try to improve your score

you may schedule placement testing at any of our locations.• Have transcripts sent to Crowder. Include high school, HiSET/GED, and any previous college transcripts sent

to: Crowder College Records Office.• Make sure payment arrangements are in place by the first Friday of the semester: cash, payment plan, or

financial aid. Ensure financial aid is complete. A+ and CAMP students must complete FAFSA• Contact an adviser at a location convenient to you to enroll.

SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUD

AMT 102 Introduction to Industrial Electricity* 3 AMT 104 Electrical Motor Controls 3AMT 111 Introduction to Industrial Safety 1 AMT 142 Manufacturing Mechanics 3AMT 204 Programmable Logic Controllers I* 3 AMT 206 Programmable Logic Controllers II* 3

For current catalog, visit www.Crowder.edu/Course-Catalogs. This Suggested Plan of Study is based on course offerings at the Neosho campus and online. Adjustments in scheduling may need to be made based on other campus course offerings. This is just one possible plan. The length of time to complete the program may vary for each student. In addition, based on placement results, individuals may need to take additional courses for academic remediation.

www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/alternative-energy Revised 5/2017

ONE SEMESTER CERTIFICATE - JOPLIN ATTC ONLY PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

TOTAL HOURS 16

FALL SEMESTER AMT 102 Introduction to Industrial Electricity 3AMT 104 Electrical Motor Controls 3AMT 111 Introduction to Industrial Safety 1

TWO SEMESTER CERTIFICATE - NEOSHO CAMPUS ONLYPROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

SPRING SEMESTER AMT 142 Manufacturing Mechanics 3AMT 204 Programmable Logic Controllers I 3AMT 206 Programmable Logic Controllers II 3

TOTAL HOURS 7

TOTAL HOURS 9

TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 16