MOOC - Robotic Technician
Automated Manufacturing Systems
This unit enables learners to acquire the essential knowledge required in order to consolidate and extend their knowledge and understanding of robotic programmable logic control and also enables learners to understand industrial robot processes and functions and how to operate a robot.
Programmable Logic Controllers:
This element enables learners to acquire the essential knowledge required in order to consolidate and extend their knowledge and understanding of robotic programmable logic control. This includes
Understanding PLC systems and associated communication methodology and the creation and editing of PLC programmes
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC1
The student can describe the development of PLCs and how they differ from PC-based control systems.
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC2
The student can explain commonalities/differences between different systems
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC3
The student can explain health and safety implications of PLC-controlled equipment.
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC4
The student can demonstrate understanding and use of the different types of inputs/ outputs commonly used on PLC-based equipment.
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC5
The student can investigate the different methods of communication systems commonly used.
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC6
The student can describe the potential security issues with networked PLC systems.
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC7
The student can utilise PLC programming languages
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC8
The student can explain Boolean logic and its relationship to PLC programming
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC9
The student can explain the number systems used in digital systems: Binary, Hex.
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC10
The student can demonstrate the ability to read, develop and debug PLC Ladder Logic programs.
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC11
The student can produce programmes that operate the equipment in an energy efficient manner.
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC12
The student can demonstrate the ability to use PLC programming software.
ROBTEC.U1.E1.PC13
The student can demonstrate documentation, archiving and restoration techniques for programmes.