Program | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician Program ( Distance Education ) | Faculty | Mechanical and Engineering Technologies |
Credential | George Brown College Certificate | Duration | 1 year |
Starting Month | Open Enrolment | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Technician program addresses the needs of employers who require a highly skilled technical workforce and those of students who need cost-effective, high-quality, fully accredited technical training.
Complete all aspects of the program while studying at home using an interactive learning package and receive a PLC Technician certificate. This innovative Distance Education program combines state-of-the-art PLC simulation with one of the biggest-selling PLC books in history.
The learning materials consist of a DVD with 19 courses (modules) containing text, audio, 2D and 3D animations, computer-based testing and PLC simulation software.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older)
Pentium-based PC or equivalent
DVD drive and sound card
Minimum 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Minimum 100MB available hard disk space
Windows XP/ME/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
Email account
Internet access
16, 32 and 64 bit compatible
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
This program prepares you to work in the rapidly expanding field of industrial automation and control. Automation in industry is providing jobs for technically trained people who can build, program, integrate, service, maintain and operate PLCs. The PLC Technician program will provide the basic technical skills and knowledge necessary to work with electrical control systems typically found in an industrial environment.
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/T903-2017-2018/