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ESASA training course: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) |
The Electrical Switchgear Association of South Africa (ESASA) is conducting the first of a series of one-day CPD training courses entitled:
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
This first CPD course is hosted and presented by Siemens, with details as follow:
COURSE CODE: ST-PLC-INTRO
DATE: 8 February 2011
TIME: 08h30 for 09h00
VENUE: Siemens, Janadel Road, Midrand, Gauteng.
COST: R1700 per person attending.
DURATION: One day
CPD: Validated for CPD by ICMEESA, and qualifies for one CPD point.
TARGET AUDIENCE
ESASA members, artisans, contractors, technicians, technologists, engineers.
PREREQUISITES
There is no specific education prerequisite requirement for the course. A basic technical competence and knowledge of relay logic circuits will be useful and will assist with accelerated learning.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this training course is to teach the basic instructions of a PLC with a strong element of practical, hands-on training in simulation of industrial related circuits. The course is paced to suit all learners. The course is not for people with significant prior PLC knowledge or PLC programming experience.
COURSE CONTENT
- Introduction
- PLC control principles
- Basic PLC instructions
- Wiring instructions
- Input/Output
- Open and closed contacts
- Series connections - AND function
- Parallel connections - OR functions
- Timers
- Counters
- Internal relays and functions
- Basic ladder diagram design
- Sequential interlock programming
FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
For further information and registration, please contact: James Baker, ESASA Secretariat, email: bakerjc@telkomsa.net; fax: 086 627-7603; mobile 082 533-0692.
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The Consumer Protection Act - implications & implementation |
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Electrical Switchgear Association of South Africa (ESASA), where there will be an informative and topical presentation on: THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT - IMPLICATIONS & IMPLEMENTATION by Adv. Neville Melville, Consumer Protection Act implementer & trainer DATE: 17 February 2011 TIME: 11h00 to 13h00 VENUE: CHI Control, c/o Osborne and Isando Rd, Wadeville, Germiston COST: No cost, free-of-charge BRIEF CV OF ADV. NEVILLE MELVILLE Adv. Melville LLB LLM (cum laude) is a consultant also involved in training activities. He developed an industry code and ombud's procedures for the Consumer Goods Council. He has also been involved with training on the Consumer Protection Act with the National Consumer Tribunal, Massmart, Nokia, Trappers Trading, Macain Foods, Stuttafords and Chrysler, to name a few. Previously, he headed the Ombudsman for Banking Services for a period of seven years. Prior to that, he set up and was executive director of the Independent Complaints Directorate and a practicing advocate with a criminal and commercial law practice. Adv. Melville's latest book is "The Consumer Protection Act made easy". He has spoken on radio and television, and written in the press on the Act, and is a co-member of the Consumer Protection Act Implementation Portal, www.madeasy.co.za, where businesses are able to get free assessments of their level of compliance with the Act. His book will be on sale at the presentation. FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION For further information and registration, please contact: James Baker, ESASA Secretariat, email: bakerjc@telkomsa.net; fax: 086 627-7603; mobile 082 533-0692 |
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