Power and Automation Systems Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply principles of power distribution and control to design automated systems.
• Analyze and troubleshoot power and automation circuits using appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements for energy efficiency and reliability.
• Design and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) programs for industrial automation tasks.
• Demonstrate compliance with safety standards and regulations in power and automation installations.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) into automated systems.

Target Audience

This course is designed for electrical engineers, automation technicians, and maintenance professionals seeking to upgrade their skills in power and automation systems. It is also suitable for individuals transitioning into industrial automation roles.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of electrical principles is recommended.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions reinforce theoretical concepts by allowing learners to work with real power and automation components. Learners will wire circuits, program PLCs, configure drives, and troubleshoot integrated systems in a supervised lab environment.

Practical Activities

• Electrical Measurements and Circuit Wiring — Learners use multimeters to measure voltage, current, and resistance, then wire simple series and parallel circuits on a training board. (4h)
• Distribution Board and Protection Device Setup — Learners assemble a low-voltage distribution board, install circuit breakers and earth leakage units, and test protection settings. (4h)
• PLC Programming and HMI Integration — Learners write ladder logic programs for a simple conveyor control system and create a basic HMI interface. (4h)
• Motor Control and VSD Commissioning — Learners wire a motor control circuit with a contactor and overload, then commission a variable speed drive to control motor speed. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.