FREE TRIAL Principles of Control Systems

Principles of Control Systems is a self-paced online course for learners who are interested in a career in control systems within the field of advanced manufacturing. A control systems technician, specialist, or leader is a highly-trained individual with knowledge, skills, and experience in a wide range of technical areas as well as good leadership and communication skills. A control systems technician has the ability to connect, commission, troubleshoot, and service control systems.

This course is aligned to SACA certification and the coursework for numerous SACA micro-credentials as well as the majority of the coursework for two SACA macro-credentials.

The course takes approximately 80 hours to complete, and learners can work at their own pace. A learner who spends 8 hours a week on this course will complete the course in approximately 10 weeks.

This free trial includes video content and two learning modules. You have a 14-day window from the time of enrollment to complete this free trial course, after which access to the course material will expire. For further information about the course, or any Unmudl course, please contact Unmudl Learner Support.

Principles of Control Systems

●      Electrical Systems

●      Electric Motor Control

●      Sensor Logic

●      Programmable Controller Systems and Troubleshooting

●      Pneumatic Systems

●      Ethernet Communications

●      Smart Sensor and Identification Systems

●      Smart Factory Systems

●      Working with AS-I and PROFIBUS Networks

●      Leadership and Communication

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Describe the role of a Control Systems Technician or Lead and the skills required to effectively work in this role.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of safety and be ready to apply safe practices to the workplace.
3. Explain electric circuits, electric motor control, and variable frequency drive systems. including function, operation, and troubleshooting.
4. Understand the role, function, and operation of sensor logic systems and programmable controller systems and be able to troubleshoot these systems.
5. Explain the role of pneumatics and describe fluid systems, key components, and approaches to troubleshooting.
6. Explain the function of Industry 4.0, describe how systems are connected within advanced manufacturing, and practice several methods of troubleshooting these systems.
7. Describe the function, operation, and programming of smart sensors.
8. Describe the set-up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial communication networks, including ethernet, PROFIBUS, and AS-i.
9. Describe techniques for effective leadership and communication in an advanced manufacturing environment.