ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) CERTIFICATE

The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program is available for high school seniors and will provide knowledge and extensive hands-on experiences to prepare the student for industry employment. This program teaches the students the Industrial PLC from the ground up. Students will be trained in industry safety, completing the requirements to obtain the OSHA 10 Certificate. Students are trained in industrial electricity including basic electrical circuits, electrical measurements, electrical relay logic, industrial and residential wiring. The program will have in-depth instruction on electrical motor controls, interpretation of schematics, diagnostic troubleshooting, electronic sensing devices and ladder logic timers. Students will be given the basic knowledge of automated manufacturing power transmission and conveyance devices. Training will include belt drives, bearing types, and precision shaft alignment.

Topics covered in PLC I will include PLC operation, applications, configuration, programming examples, and troubleshooting. PLC II takes the students through advanced training in PLCs as they are used in industry to manage multiple automated processes. The PLC II course will provide a working knowledge of current industry applications.

This program takes place at the Joplin Advanced Training & Technology Center. Upon successful completion of this program, students will earn a Crowder College certificate.

Program of Study

FALL COURSES

AMT 102 Introduction to Industrial Electricity (2-2) 3 Credits This course is designed to provide a broad range of basic information and hands-on practice to beginning students in industrial electricity. Topics covered at the introductory level will include basic electrical circuits, electrical measurements, electrical relay control logic, residential and industrial wiring. A course fee will apply. (Prerequisites: AMT 111)

AMT 104 Electrical Motor Controls (2-2) 3 Credits This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of electric motor control operations. The topics covered will include interpretation of schematics, diagnostic trouble shooting, electronic sensing devices, safety, three phase power, ladder logic and timer controls. A course fee will apply. (Prerequisites: AMT 102)

AMT 111 Introduction to Industrial Safety (1–0) 1 Credit  This course is designed to give the students the basic safety knowledge to obtain an “OSHA 10” card (OSHA = U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Students will access a selected on-line training site and complete the requirements to obtain OSHA 10 certification. A course fee will apply.

SPRING COURSES

AMT 142 Manufacturing Mechanics (2-2) 3 Credits This course is designed to provide the students with basic knowledge of automated manufacturing power transmission and conveyance devices. Topics covered will include: belt drives, chain drives, bearing types, precision shaft alignment, types of seals, lubricants, product conveyance devices and gear reduction. A course fee will apply. (Prerequisites: AMT 111)

AMT 204 Programmable Logic Controllers (2-2) 3 Credits  This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with hands-on practice for students in the various technical programs. Topics covered will include: PLC operation, applications, configuration, programming examples, and troubleshooting. A course fee will apply. (Prerequisites: AMT 102 or Permission of Instructor; Co-Requisites: AMT 104)

AMT 206 Programmable Logic Controllers II (2-2) 3 Credits This course is designed to provide advanced training in programmable logic controllers as they are used in industry to manage multiple automated processes. This is the second course covering programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and will provide a working knowledge of current industry applications. A course fee will apply. (Prerequisites: AMT 204 or Permission of Instructor)