Professional Diploma in Automation, Control & PLC Course

This Automation, Control and PLC course covers essential concepts and practical skills to prepare you for real-world applications in industrial automation, including:

1. Understanding safety standards critical to automation and control systems.
2. Applying Boolean Logic principles in PLC operations.
3. Exploring the role of PLCs in modern automation and control processes.
4. Learning best practices for PLC input and output wiring.
5. Gaining knowledge of PLC programming languages and their applications.
6. Working with proximity and contact sensors commonly used in automation.
7. Developing skills to write and implement PLC programs based on given criteria.
8. Troubleshooting and diagnosing faults in PLC-controlled systems

Skills gained from this program can be applied across both the manufacturing and service industries.

Around 60% of the course focuses on hands-on problem-solving using custom-designed automation rigs that replicate real-world industry scenarios.

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*Course content is subject to review after each intake and may be updated in line with industry standards.

City College Dublin Professional Diploma in Industrial Electrical Systems

This Automation and Control course is delivered through five online sessions (2.5 hours each) on midweek evenings, complemented by three full-day practical labs (8 hours each) held on Saturdays, offering hands-on experience with real-world automation setups.

Theory: Tuesday Sessions (6pm – 9pm)

• September 22nd
• September 29th
• October 6th
• October 13th
• October 20th

Lab – Practical:

Saturday Labs | On Campus | 9am – 5pm:

• October 26th
• October 10th
• October 24th

The theory component of this PLC programming course is delivered live online every Tuesday evening, offering flexible learning.

The practical sessions, held on Saturdays at the college, will give you hands-on experience using electrical rigs in a real-world industrial setting.

This PLC course will enhance your career by equipping you with the ability to diagnose electrical system faults, a skill that significantly saves time and reduces costs for organisations. Being an effective troubleshooter makes you a valuable asset to any company.

By completing this PLC course and earning the qualification, you will demonstrate your competence in line with Health and Safety legislation requirements. This qualification opens doors to diverse roles in the manufacturing sector, where you’ll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and replacing faulty components in automated systems

In addition to our scheduled Professional Diploma courses, City College Dublin can provide bespoke training over 3 – 4 days, please contact [email protected] for further details.