CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)

Sub Sector INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS

Job Description / Area ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Competency Unit Title PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) PROGRAMMING

A programmable logic controller (PLC) or programmable controller is a digital computer used for the automation of an electro mechanical
processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines, amusement rides, or light fixtures. Unlike general-purpose computers,
Competency Unit
the PLC is designed for multiple inputs and output arrangements, extended temperature ranges, immunity to electrical noise, and resistance
Descriptor
to vibration and impact. This competency unit will ensure personnel that they will be able to draw flowcharts, perform PLC programming and
conduct functionality tests.
Training Credit
Competency Unit Code Level 4 52 hours
Duration Hours

Trainin Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude/Safety Assessment Criteria
g Hours Mode
1. Perform i. Types of PLC such as: 9 hours Lecture i. Types of PLC identified
input/output ii. Input/ Output address ii. Input/output device
wiring format such as: identified
 Switches iii. Input/output symbol
 Sensors listed
 Relays iv. Input/output device
 Contactors voltage requirement
 Motor (12V 24V )confirmed
 Solenoid Valve v. Wiring terminal
 Display Unit connected according to
iii. PLC Input/ Output wiring specification
terminal such as: vi. Wiring address
according to
 Common connection
specification connected
 Terminal connection
iv. Working principle of
devices and symbols

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 Trainin Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude/Safety Assessment Criteria
g Hours Mode
i. List Input/ Output Safety: 12 hours Demonstration
symbol i. Observe safety Observation &
ii. Determine Input/ Output procedures Practical
device
iii. Confirm Input/ Output
device voltage
requirement 12V 24V
iv. Connect wiring terminal
according to
specification
v. Connect wiring address
according to
specification

2. Produce i. Ladder symbol such as: 9 hours Lecture i. Flowchart drawn

flowchart  Logic gates according to
according to  Normally open specification
statement given  Normally close ii. Ladder diagram drawn
 Output according to
 Timer specification
 Counter
 Address
 Move
ii. Flowchart symbol such as:
 Start
 Action
 Decision
 End

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 Trainin Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude/Safety Assessment Criteria
g Hours Mode
i. Interpret ladder Attitude: 12 hours Demonstration
symbol i. Responsible Observation &
ii. Interpret flowchart Practical
symbol
iii. Draw correct ladder
diagram according to
specification
iv. Draw correct flowchart
according to
specification

3. Perform PLC i. Program statement such 9 hours Lecture i. PLC program executed
programming as: ii. Functionality test
 Symbol comment executed according to
 Instruction specification
 Address

i. Utilise program Attitude: 12 hours Demonstration

statement such as: i. Logical thinking Observation &
 Symbol comment Practical
 Instruction
 Address
i. Execute functionality test
according to specification
4. Conduct i. Input/Output wiring 9 hours Lecture i. Input/Output wiring
functionality test procedure procedure applied
ii. PLC test procedure according to the work
iii. Output devices procedure
functionality ii. PLC test procedure
applied
iii. Output devices

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 Trainin Delivery
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills Attitude/Safety Assessment Criteria
g Hours Mode
i. Apply Input/Output Attitude: 12 hours Demonstration functionality checked
wiring procedure i. Test Observation & according to
ii. Apply PLC test systematically Practical specification
procedure
iii. Check Output
devices functionality

5. Produce PLC i. Report writing skills 4 hours Lecture i.PLC programming

programming ii. Procedures to write PLC report
report programming report written according to
i. Determine procedure to Attitude: 4 hours Demonstration report format
write PLC programming i. Meticulous in PLC Observation & ii. PLC programming
report programming Practical report
ii. Write PLC programming report presented
report ii. Adhere to report
submission
dateline

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Employability Skills

Core Abilities Social Skills

04.09 Prepare project / work plans 1. Communication skills

05.04 Delegate responsibility and/or authority 2. Conceptual skills
05.03 Allocate and record usage of financial and physical resource 3. Interpersonal skills
4. Multitasking and prioritizing
5. Self-discipline
6. Teamwork

Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)

ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees)

1. Small knife 1:5

2. Solvent 1:5
3. Use jumper to solder faulty/ damage part 1:5
4. Use multimeter for test 1:5
5. Screwdriver 1:5
6. Plier 1:5
7. Cutter 1:5
8. Solder 1:5
9. Sucker 1:5
10. Oscilloscope 1:5
11. Signal generator 1:5

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References

REFERENCES

1. R.Boylestad and L.Nashelsky. (1996). Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory. Prentice Hall- Gale
Colin D. Simpson. (1994).Programmable Logic Controllers Regents. Prentice Hall
2. Bernard Grob. (1997). Basic Electronics. McGraw-Hill
3. R.A. Bravery and A.P Gilbert. (1974). Telecision and Electronic Servicing. Newnes/Butterworths
4. Ronald J.Tocci & Neal S. Widmer. (2001). Digital Systems, Principles and Application, Eighth Edition. Prentice Hall.

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