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Industrial Automation Software Programming Fundamentals

Gain practical skills in industrial automation with this three-day introductory course covering Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Designed for beginners and practitioners new to Control Expert (formerly Unity Pro) and Plant SCADA (formerly Citect SCADA), the course provides hands-on experience in configuring, programming, commissioning, and documenting industrial automation projects.

Who should attend

This course is suitable for:

  • Engineers and technicians seeking foundational PLC and SCADA programming skills
  • Individuals with no prior PLC or SCADA programming experience
  • Experienced automation professionals transitioning to Control Expert and Plant SCADA

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of Control Expert
  • Communicate with PLCs using Control Expert
  • Configure TCP/IP communications in automation systems
  • Develop motor control applications using Control Expert
  • Create Plant SCADA projects and graphical interfaces
  • Configure communications between Plant SCADA and PLCs
  • Add and configure equipment within Plant SCADA projects
  • Implement security features in Plant SCADA
  • Program and configure HMI touch panels

Course details

Duration: 3 days
Mode: Face-to-face, hands-on workshops in ECU's state-of-the-art Industrial Automation Laboratory, providing practical experience with industry-standard software and equipment
Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027
Date: 2027 (TBA)

Further information

For further information or to register your interest, please contact Paul Roach p.roach@ecu.edu.au

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