Course description

This course:

  • is presented in collaboration with NGTS Training Centre and the qualification is assessed against National Unit Standards, listed under the auspices of MERSETA, with QCTO.
  • covers the field of Human Machine Interfacing (HMI), communicating with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
  • expands the concepts learned in the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) – Intermediate course. It expands on the concepts studied before and deals with advanced features such as described below.
  • has a theoretical and practical component (Siemens HMI Panels communicating with S7-300 and S7-1200 TIA Portal CPU). This means that the learner will receive a lecture conducted by an expert facilitator after which the learning experience is enhanced by a practical session where the learner has the opportunity to practice installing, wiring and programming the advanced features of the Siemens HMI Panels communicating with S7-300 and S7-1200 TIA Portal CPU that was covered during the theoretical lecture.

A facilitator is always at hand to continuously address any questions and to assist the learner where necessary.

Topics covered:

  • Hardware Configuration is important before any programming takes place.

Touch Panel Programming exercise

  • Tags programming (Plant stop and starts, analogs-Set points(SP) Process Variables(PV) Output Variables(MV).
  • Level, Pressure and Temperature Transmitter’s Values displaying.

The learner will be provided with:

  • A well designed learner guide.  
  • Equipment and material, at our training centre, required to perform all the tasks during the course (Panels and Programming devices such as Laptops and Desk tops).
  • Assessments will be performed throughout the course.  
  • After completion of the course the learner will receive a certificate of competency. 

There are two options available to the learner. The course can either be done as a full-time course or a part-time course. The times below are applicable.

Full Time:

3 days, Monday to Thursday (9:00 – 15:00)

Part Time:

2 Weekends, Saturday (9:00 – 14:00) and Sunday (9:00 – 13:00)

R5900 per candidate

Course entry requirements:

The following courses are an entry requirement for this course:

PLC Course Descriptions

Why Choose Us

  • Excellent track record in terms of training and success rate of learners when writing exams.
  • Personal attention to individuals needs during courses due to limited numbers.
  • Qualified and registered facilitators and assessors.
  • Value for money in terms of course fees and training hours.
  • Courses available after hours and fulltime.
  • Ideally situated close to public transport and Indlela.
  • Free revision time prior to examination.