PLC and SCADA in Electrical, Water and Waterwaste, Manufacturing and Processing Training

Learning Outcomes

• Identify various types of computerised systems used in manufacturing and processing environments.
• Explain the purpose and functionality of computerised systems in production processes.
• Demonstrate how computerised systems contribute to quality control and data management.
• Apply basic troubleshooting techniques for common system issues.
• Evaluate the impact of computerised systems on operational efficiency.
• Comply with relevant safety and data integrity protocols when using computerised systems.

Target Audience

This course is designed for operators, technicians, and supervisors in manufacturing or processing industries who need to understand the role of computerised systems in their work environment.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge in hands-on labs. Learners will program PLCs, develop SCADA HMIs, and troubleshoot integrated systems using industry-standard equipment.

Practical Activities

• PLC Programming and I/O Wiring — Learners wire a simple I/O circuit and write a ladder logic program to control a motor start/stop sequence. (4h)
• SCADA HMI Development — Learners create an HMI screen for a water tank level control system, including alarms and trends. (4h)
• PID Control Implementation — Learners implement a PID control loop in a PLC to regulate temperature in a simulated process. (4h)
• Integrated System Project — Learners work in teams to design, program, and commission a small automation system combining PLC and SCADA. (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.