Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Technician II Program (Distance Education) (T949)
Program Description
Program Overview
International Students
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.
The PLC Technician II Certificate program introduces the theory behind Programmable Logic Controllers while maintaining an emphasis on the application of PLCs in plant and manufacturing systems. The PLC Technician II program provides a more advanced study of PLCs in manufacturing, including DCS & SCADA systems. The PLCLogix 5000 simulator integrated within the program emulates the Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 programming applications and features 3D simulation and advanced programming.
Advanced Standing
If you have finished the PLC Technician program, you will receive credit for exemptions from seven modules of the PLC Technician II program.
Full Description
International Students
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.
The PLC Technician II Certificate program provides an advanced study of PLCs in manufacturing, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) and advanced programming languages. Students can develop and practice their programming skills, test and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic circuits and learn the operation of tag-based PLCs in a realistic simulated environment.
The program includes PLCLogix 5000, the state-of-the-art simulator that emulates the operation of a ControlLogix controller and the Studio 5000/Rockwell RSLogix 5000 software providing comprehensive coverage of tag-based PLC programming. The simulation software includes over 250 pre-built lab projects and 10 manufacturing environments (3D worlds) that graphically simulate process control operations for the following applications: batch mixing, bottling line, dual-compressor, elevator, moving car wash, silo, single-compressor, stationary car wash, traffic lights and warehouse door.
This distance education certificate program meets the needs of both employers who require a highly skilled technical workforce and students who require cost-effective, high-quality and accredited technical training.
You complete all the required modules (including lab projects, review exercises and practice exams) from the comfort of your own home using an interactive learning package.
The learning materials, provided in a web-based downloadable file format with 19 courses (modules), contain text, audio, 2D and 3D animations, computer-based testing and PLCLogix 5000 simulation software.
A final exam is taken online (computer-based testing) for each module. You may enrol in this distance education certificate program at any time (open enrolment) and complete each module at your own pace. The typical completion time for this program is 32 weeks, but there are no time limits.
Prerequisites
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above general level) or equivalent or mature student status. If you have minimal or no background in PLCs, we recommend that you begin your studies by taking this foundation PLC Technician program.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
Minimum Computer Requirements
- Intel Core i3, i5, i7, AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or equivalent processor
- 4GB RAM
- 500 MB of available disk space
- Windows 7/ Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10/Windows 11
- 32 and 64 bit compatible
- Internet Access
- Email Account
Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will not work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
The modules should be taken in the following order:
Compulsory (19)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ELNC 9127 | Introduction to Advanced PLCs |
| ELNC 9094 | PLC Processors |
| ELNC 9073 | I/O System |
| ELNC 9074 | Programming Terminals and Peripherals |
| ELNC 9075 | Installation and Maintenance of PLCs |
| ELNC 9124 | Tag-Based PLCs |
| ELNC 9095 | Ladder Logic Programming |
| ELNC 9078 | Timers |
| ELNC 9079 | Counters |
| ELNC 9096 | Branch and Loop Control |
| ELNC 9081 | Sequencers |
| ELNC 9097 | Data Handling |
| ELNC 9098 | Math Instructions |
| ELNC 9084 | Process Control |
| ELNC 9099 | PLC Communication |
| ELNC 9118 | Distributed Control System (DCS) |
| ELNC 9119 | SCADA System |
| ELNC 9093 | Advanced Programming Languages |
| ELNC 9092 | Robotics |
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
There is no additional cost. Students can pay tuition in full or pay-as-you-learn option as below
Initial registration is $440 (includes all learning materials, laboratory simulation software and access to the Module 1 exam) and registration for each of the remaining 18 modules is $70/module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time. International applicants are charged the same fees but in U.S. dollars (US$440); the posted exchange rate in effect at the time of your registration will be used to determine the final fee in Canadian dollars. There is no refund on learning material.
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition for programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
The academic prerequisites for students entering into the PLC Technician II is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above general level) or equivalent or mature student status.
If you are 19 years or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may enrol as a mature student.
Previous practical PLC experience is helpful but not essential.
Special Requirements
International Students
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
How to Apply
Call 416-415-4726 or see www.plctechnician.com.
Contact Us
International Students
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
Call us at 416-415-4726, or toll-free at 1-888-553-5333.
Email: info@gbctechtraining.com.
Check out the course details along with our interactive video tour at plctechnician.com.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Technician II Program (Distance Education) (T949)
Program Description
Program Overview
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.
The PLC Technician II Certificate program introduces the theory behind Programmable Logic Controllers while maintaining an emphasis on the application of PLCs in plant and manufacturing systems. The PLC Technician II program provides a more advanced study of PLCs in manufacturing, including DCS & SCADA systems. The PLCLogix 5000 simulator integrated within the program emulates the Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 programming applications and features 3D simulation and advanced programming.
ADVANCED STANDING
If you have finished the PLC Technician program, you will receive credit for exemptions from 7 modules of the PLC Technician II program.
Full Description
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.
The PLC Technician II Certificate program provides an advanced study of PLCs in manufacturing, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) and advanced programming languages. Students can develop and practice their programming skills, test and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic circuits and learn the operation of tag-based PLCs in a realistic simulated environment.
The program includes PLCLogix 5000, the state-of-the-art simulator that emulates the operation of a ControlLogix controller and the Studio 5000/Rockwell RSLogix 5000 software providing comprehensive coverage of tag-based PLC programming. The simulation software includes over 250 pre-built lab projects and 10 manufacturing environments (3D worlds) that graphically simulate process control operations for the following applications: batch mixing, bottling line, dual-compressor, elevator, moving car wash, silo, single-compressor, stationary car wash, traffic lights, and warehouse door.
This distance education certificate program meets the needs of both employers who require a highly skilled technical workforce and students who require cost-effective, high-quality and accredited technical training.
You complete all the required modules (including lab projects, review exercises and practice exams) from the comfort of your own home using an interactive learning package.
The learning materials, provided in a web-based downloadable file format with 19 courses (modules), contain text, audio, 2D and 3D animations, computer-based testing and PLCLogix 5000 simulation software.
A final exam is taken online (computer-based testing) for each module. You may enrol in this distance education certificate program at any time (open enrolment) and complete each module at your own pace. The typical completion time for this program is 32 weeks, but there are no time limits.
PREREQUISITES
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above general level) or equivalent or mature student status. If you have minimal or no background in PLCs, we recommend that you begin your studies by taking this foundation PLC Technician program.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
Minimum Computer Requirements
- Intel Core i3, i5, i7, AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or equivalent processor
- 4GB RAM
- 500 MB of available disk space
- Windows 7/ Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10/Windows 11
- 32 and 64 bit compatible
- Internet Access
- Email Account
Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
The modules should be taken in the following order:
COMPULSORY (19)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ELNC 9127 | Introduction to Advanced PLCs |
| ELNC 9094 | PLC Processors |
| ELNC 9073 | I/O System |
| ELNC 9074 | Programming Terminals and Peripherals |
| ELNC 9075 | Installation and Maintenance of PLCs |
| ELNC 9124 | Tag-Based PLCs |
| ELNC 9095 | Ladder Logic Programming |
| ELNC 9078 | Timers |
| ELNC 9079 | Counters |
| ELNC 9096 | Branch and Loop Control |
| ELNC 9081 | Sequencers |
| ELNC 9097 | Data Handling |
| ELNC 9098 | Math Instructions |
| ELNC 9084 | Process Control |
| ELNC 9099 | PLC Communication |
| ELNC 9118 | Distributed Control System (DCS) |
| ELNC 9119 | SCADA System |
| ELNC 9093 | Advanced Programming Languages |
| ELNC 9092 | Robotics |
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
There is no additional cost. Students can pay tuition in full or pay-as-you-learn option as below
Initial registration is $440 (includes all learning materials, laboratory simulation software and access to the Module 1 exam) and registration for each of the remaining 18 modules is $70/module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time. International applicants are charged the same fees but in U.S. dollars (US$440); the posted exchange rate in effect at the time of your registration will be used to determine the final fee in Canadian dollars. There is no refund on learning material.
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition for programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
The academic prerequisites for students entering into the PLC Technician II is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above general level) or equivalent or mature student status.
If you are 19 years or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may enrol as a mature student.
Previous practical PLC experience is helpful but not essential.
Special Requirements
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
How to Apply
Call 416-415-4726 or see www.plctechnician.com.
Contact Us
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
This online distance program is only available to study while remaining in your home country and does not qualify for study/work permit eligibility in Canada.
Call us at 416-415-4726, or toll-free at 1-888-553-5333.
Email: info@gbctechtraining.com.
Check out the course details along with our interactive video tour at plctechnician.com.
