Electricity 2

Electricity 2 builds upon foundational concepts from Electricity 1 and introduces students to more advanced topics in industrial electricity. A primary focus of the course is on programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including their functions, programming, and integration with various input and output devices. Students will work with real-world industrial control systems to deepen their understanding of how PLCs are applied in automated environments

Award Type:

Iowa Western Certificate of Completion

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the role of PLCs in industrial control systems
Identify and describe common input and output devices used with PLCs
Read and interpret ladder logic diagrams
Write and troubleshoot basic PLC programs
Connect and configure sensors, actuators, and relays with PLC systems
Apply safety procedures when working with electrical control systems

Educational Objective:

Vocational - This course prepares students for technician-level roles in industrial automation and maintenance by building practical skills in programmable control systems.

Tuition:

$1,257.15
Fees: Books and Testing

Length of Course:

11 Weeks (33 hours)

Course Outline:

Unit/Subject Area	Hours
Review of Industrial Electrical Systems	2
Introduction to PLCs and Their Role in Automation	4
Input Devices (sensors, switches)	3
Output Devices (motors, relays, actuators)	3
Basic PLC Programming Concepts & Ladder Logic	5
PLC Program Development and Simulation	4
Wiring and Interfacing I/O Devices with PLCs	4
Troubleshooting PLC-Controlled Systems	4
Safety and Best Practices in Electrical Control Environments	2
Capstone Project or Practical Application	2

Admission Requirements:

N/A

Attendance Requirements:

If a student misses two or more classes their employer will be notified that they have missed two classes. IWCC will also notify the company every time that same individual misses any other classes. The student can work with the instructor to make up the class work and class time.

Instructor Qualification:

Instructor is registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area in which the state requires registration, certification or licensure for the occupational area in which the instructor is teaching.