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Programmable Logic Controller

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  • 11-02-2013 12:52pm
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    xjman
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    I am just wondering if anyone knows of a plc course that can be done part time.. I can only do it online or an odd day in college due to work commitments
    :cool:


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    Tom Dunne
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    Look into Mechatronics courses, here's one at ITB: http://www.itb.ie/StudyatITB/engineeringpt.html


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    Parsandeman
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    Can i ask have you any bakground in electrical and control systems?

    If this is just a hobby then fine but if its to seek employment you ll need much more than this to be considered for employment in automation.


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    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Parsandeman wrote: »
    Can i ask have you any bakground in electrical and control systems?

    If this is just a hobby then fine but if its to seek employment you ll need much more than this to be considered for employment in automation.

    No, I don't. However that is a Level 6 course, which can be followed by Level 7 and Level 8, which I would imagine are sufficient.


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    xjman
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭xjman


    Parsandeman wrote: »
    Can i ask have you any bakground in electrical and control systems?

    If this is just a hobby then fine but if its to seek employment you ll need much more than this to be considered for employment in automation.

    I am a qualified fitter with a varied background and I am looking to up skill as I am currently employed in a medical factory and responsible for maintenance..
    Is the PLC course a bit dated? Would mechatronics be the way forward???


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    kerryguy78
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    xjman wrote: »
    I am a qualified fitter with a varied background and I am looking to up skill as I am currently employed in a medical factory and responsible for maintenance..
    Is the PLC course a bit dated? Would mechatronics be the way forward???

    hi there, did you find out anymore about the PLC course and if its worth while. I too am a qualified fitter and want to move on and upskill because i don't want to be a spanner pusher for the rest of my days!!!!


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    xjman
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭xjman


    kerryguy78 wrote: »
    hi there, did you find out anymore about the PLC course and if its worth while. I too am a qualified fitter and want to move on and upskill because i don't want to be a spanner pusher for the rest of my days!!!!

    I was looking into this http://odl.itsligo.ie/engineering/automation-and-mechatronics/b-eng-in-mechatronics/
    Its expensive but it seems to be the way to go and its distance learning which helps while you work..


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