Unit Code: PME455

Unit Name: Introduction to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

Description: The course description of this unit is to enable the development of elementary knowledge and skills required for: SCADA is the acronym for supervisory control and data acquisition, a computer system for gathering and analyzing real-time data. SCADA systems are used to monitor and control a plant or equipment in industries such as telecommunications, water and waste control, energy, oil and gas refining and transportation. SCADA Training is an advancement of PLC training where students are trained on how to incorporate their knowledge of PLCs and basic automation to build, maintain and troubleshoot large-scale computer systems for monitoring conditions in a plant, factory or process. The training teaches students to build and maintain systems unique to specific experiences and workplaces and uses advanced training kits incorporating the latest software, design tools, sensors and instruments. The overall purpose of this unit is to introduce SCADA to students at the Certificate level and provide them with an understanding that will enable students to apply it in the real world.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Have applied their practical hands-on experience in a risk-free environment thus ensuring they have better skills and knowledge retention. 2. Have a clear understanding of how SCADA systems work leading to increased productivity and output in the use of modern automated systems. 3. Increase safety and work practices in the use of SCADA systems and increase the motivation and job satisfaction of staff that undertakes the training to actually develop or implement systems that result in increased efficiency. 4. Reduce organizational: costs and turn-around time when such systems are eventually implemented.

Prerequisite: PME445

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 5

Offered In: Quarter 4