GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB

TECHNICAL EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL

TRAINING AUTHORITY

CURRICULUMFOR
CURRICULUM FOR

PLC based Industrial Electrician

(6-Months Customized Course)
(4-Months Curriculum Delivery + 2-Months OJT)
With reference to MoU with M/s SERVIS Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Under World Bank’s PSDP DLI-4
Developed March, 2018

CURRICULUM SECTION
ACADEMICS DEPARTMENT
96-H, GULBERG-II, LAHORE
Ph # 042-99263055-9, 99263064
gm.acad@tevta.gop.pk, manager.cur@tevta.gop.pk
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TRAINING OBJECTIVES:
In order to reduce unemployment and poverty in the society, this curriculum has
been designed under MoU with M/s SERVIS Ltd., to train the persons to make their
livelihood as industrial electrician with the sound know how of PLC programming.
This training program will provide opportunities to those who want to equip
themselves with such knowledge and skills which will be helpful for their employment
within the period of 6-months instead of working as helper for years.

Further this curriculum is developed by considering the requirements of local market

/ industry and need of the area which will enable the pass-outs to get the job in
relevant market.

At the end of the course the participant should have :-

1. Attained the knowledge of the basic principles of Electrical & Automation

technology.
2. Learned industrial motor controlled circuits.
3. The capability to understand the basics of PLC- based systems.

CURRICULUM SALIENT:

Min. Entry Level : Matriculation (with Sc.)

Duration of course : 6-Months (4-Months Curriculum

Delivery + 2-Months OJT)

4 Hours / day
24 hours/week

Total training hours : 400 Hours for curriculum delivery

: Training Methodology :
Practical 80%

Theory 20%

Medium of Instructions : Urdu / English

 One hour per week for Work-Ethics

 Examination Body: PBTE / TTB Lahore

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SKILL COMPETENCY DETAILS:

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:

1. Operate voltage and current measuring instruments.

2. Use sensors to accomplish any task.
3. Demonstrate and troubleshoot the motor control circuits, used in industry.
4. Develop Relay Ladder diagrams to control any circuit.
5. Compute the PLC ladder diagram.
6. Modify the program of PLC.
7. Prepare and apply the PLC program for digital I/Os.

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KNOWLEDGE PROFICIENCY DETAILS:

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:

1- Explain the basic Electricity concepts.

2- Recognize the electricity measuring instruments.
3- Describe the operation of sensors.
4- Know the operation of relays.
5- Describe and reproduce relay ladder diagrams.
6- Identify different devices used in motor control circuits.
7- Define logic gates.
8- Explain Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and its functions.
9- Know and recognize different symbols used in PLC programming.
10- Define the field devices used with PLC.
11- State and explain the timers of PLC and the information associated with these
timers.
12-State and explain the counters of PLC and the information associated with
these counters.
13-Refer to different modes of operation of PLC.

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SCHEME OF STUDIES

PLC based Industrial Electrician

6-Months Course
(4-Months Curriculum Delivery + 2-Months OJT)

Theory Practical Total

Sr. No Main Topics
Hours Hours Hours

1. Introduction to Electricity 04 - 04

Introduction to Electrical Measuring

2. 04 24 28
Instruments

3. Operation of Sensing Devices 12 24 36

4. Operation of Relays 08 48 56

5. Motor Control Circuits 08 64 72

Introduction to Programmable Logic

6. 04 - 04
Control (PLC)

7. PLC Hardware Components 08 16 24

8. Basics of PLC Programming 08 48 56

9. Programming Timers 04 48 52

10. Programming Counters 04 48 52

11. Work Ethics 16 - 16

Total 80 320 400

On - Job Training: 2-Months (i-e 200 Hrs.) Grand Total = 600

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Detail of Course Contents

PLC- Based Industrial Electrician

6-Months Course (4-Months Curriculum Delivery + 2-Months OJT)

Sr. Theory Practical

Detail of Topics
No. Hours Hours
Introduction to Electricity
1.1 Atomic Structure
1.2 Conductor, Insulator & Semi-Conductor
1.3 Current, Voltage & Resistance 04 --
1.
1.4 Ohm’s Law and its Applications
1.5 Difference between AC and DC Voltage
1.6 Series and Parallel Circuits

Introduction to Electrical Measuring Instruments

2.1 Volt-Meter
2. 2.2 Am-Meter 04 24
2.3 Multimeter

Operation of Sensing Devices

3.1 Introduction to Sensor
3.2 Tactile & Non-Tactile Sensors
3.3 Push Button and Limit Switches
3.4 Selector Switches 12 24
3.
3.5 Concept of N/O and N/C Contacts
3.6 Proximity Switches
3.7 Inductive Sensors
3.8 Temperature Sensors (Thermocouple)

Operation of Relays
4.1 Introduction to Relay
4.2 Types of Relays
4.3 Control Relay
4.
4.4 Time Delay Relay 08 48
4.5 Magnetic Contactors
4.6 Overload Relay

5. Motor Control Circuits

5.1 D.O.L Starter
5.2 Forward – Reverse of Motor
08 64
5.3 Automatic Start – Delta Starter

Introduction to PLC
6.1 Basic Principle of PLC 04 --
6.2 Parts of PLC
6.
6.3 Advantages of PLC
6.4 Industrial Application of PLC

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PLC Hardware Components

7. 7.1 Input / Output Devices 08 16
7.2 Programming Devices
Basics of PLC Programming
8.1 Programming Language
8.2 Ladder Diagram
8.3 Input / Output symbols
8.
8.4 Input / Output Addressing 08 48
8.5 Rung (Networks)
8.6 Modes of Operation of PLC
8.7 Logic Gates (AND, OR, NAND, NOR)
Programming Timers
9.1 Introduction to Timers
9.2 On-Delay Timer 04 48
9.
9.3 OFF-Delay Timer
9.4 Developing Programs using Timers

Programming Counters
10.1 Introduction to Counters
10.2 Up Counter 04 48
10.
10.3 Down Counter
10.4 Developing Programs using Counters

11. Work Ethics 16 --

Total 80 320

On - Job Training: 2-Months (i-e 200 Hrs.)

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LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. Measurement of Voltage by using Voltmeter.

2. Measurement of Current by using Ammeter.

3. Use of Multimeter to measure the Resistance, Voltage & Current.

4. Use of Multimeter to check the continuity.

5. To check the N/O and N/C contacts of Push Buttons.

6. To check the N/O and N/C contacts of Limit Switches.

7. To check the N/O and N/C contacts of Selector Switches.

8. Use of Photo Sensor in a circuit (Series & Parallel).

9. Use of Inductive Sensor in a circuit (Series & Parallel).

To Use the Thermocouple to sense the temperature with the help of

10.
Temperature Controller.

11. To identify the Operating Voltage of Relay.

12. To connect the Relay by using its N/O and N/C contacts.

To connect the Push Buttons in Series configuration to operate the

13.
Relay.
To connect the Push Buttons in Parallel configuration to operate the
14.
Relay.

15. To make the latching circuit by using Push Button & Relay.

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16. To identify the Operating Voltage of the Timer Relay.

17. To operate the Timer Relay by using Push Button.

To make a circuit to Turn – ON the indicator after the completion of

18.
prescribed time.
To use Timer Relays to Turn – ON the 2 Indicators one after another
19.
(Sequence).
To connect the magnetic contactor and check its main and auxiliary
20.
contacts.

21. To connect the Over Load Relay in the circuit and observe its operation.

To make D.O.L starter for motor by using magnetic contactor and push
22.
button.
To make the Forward – Reverse configuration of motor by using
23.
magnetic contactors with interlocking.
To make fully Automatic Star – Delta Starter by using magnetic
24.
contactors and timer.
To make fully Automatic Star – Delta Starter with Forward Reverse
25.
configuration by using magnetic contactors and timer relay.

26. To identify the operating voltages of PLC.

27. Wiring of different input devices to the input module of PLC.

28. Wiring of different output devices to the output module of PLC.

Installation of programming software of PLC and identification of

29.
different symbols used in Programming.

30. Interfacing of PLC with programming devices.

31. To develop the Ladder diagram for AND & OR operations.

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32. To develop the Ladder diagram for NAND & NOR operations.

33. To develop the Ladder diagram for X-OR & X-NOR operations.

To connect necessary input & output devices with PLC to implement the
34.
logic operations.

35. To perform latching operation by using Ladder diagram in PLC.

To perform latching and un-latching operations by using default

36.
instructions in PLC.

37. Motor ON – OFF control programming and simulation.

38. Inter-Locking function programming and simulation.

39. Motor Forward – Reverse programming and simulation.

40. Star – Delta Auto control programming and simulation.

41. To develop Ladder diagram for Water Level Control.

42. To develop Ladder diagram to understand the operation of timer.

43. To develop Ladder diagram to understand the operation of counter.

44. To develop Ladder diagram for 2-Way Traffic Light Control.

To develop Ladder diagram for fully automatic operation of Washing

45.
Machine.

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LIST OF LABS.

1- Electrical Lab.

2- PLC Lab. equipped with Personal Computers.

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LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

FOR CLASS OF 25 Trainees

Name of Trade PLC based Industrial Electrician

Duration of Course (6-Months)

Sr. No Nomenclature of Equipment /Tools Quantity

1 Digital Voltmeter (220V-AC) 15 Nos

2 Am – Meter (0-5Amp) AC 15 Nos

3 Digital Handheld Multimeter 15 Nos

4 Photo Sensor 10 Nos

5 Smoke Sensor 5 Nos

6 Inductive Sensor 10 Nos

7 Thermocouple K-Type 10 Nos

Programmable Logic Control (PLC), 14 I/O, 24V DC with

8 10 Nos
USB programming cable and software

9 DC Power Supply 24V, 5 Amp 10 Nos

Personal Computer set as per requirement of the PLC

10 13 Nos
software (with Serial Port)

11 Star Screw Driver Set 25 Nos

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12 Cable Side Cutter 25 Nos

13 Combination Plier 25 Nos

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LIST OF CONSUMABLE MATERIALS

FOR CLASS OF 25
PLC based Industrial Electrician
(6-Months)

S. No Material Quantity

1 Push Buttons 25mm (Having both N/O & N/C Contacts) 50 Nos

2 Relay (24V- DC), 8 Pin with base 25 Nos

3 Timer Relay (220V – AC) with base 8 - Pin 25 Nos

4 Temperature Controller (220V – AC) with relay output 10 Nos

5 Indicators (24V – DC), Red, Yellow and Green 25 Nos. Each

Magnetic Contactors (220V-AC), 10Amp (2 N/O & 2 N/C

6 50 Nos
Contacts)

7 Over Load Relay (1-10 Amp) 25 Nos

8 Insulation Tape 2 Dozens

9 Piano Type Lamp Holder (Pin – Type) 5 Dozens

10 Incandescent Lamp (60 / 100 Watt) 5 Dozens

11 Cable 40/0.076” (Single Core) 4 Coils

12 Cable 3/0.029’’ (Single Core) 4 Coils

13 Limit Switch 25 Nos

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14 Selector Switch 25 Nos

15 Phase Tester 25 Nos

16 Paper Rim 5 Nos

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTOR

B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering

OR

B.Sc.Tech./ B-Tech. (Hons.) Electrical / Electronics with atleast 2-

Years’ experience in Industry/Teaching

OR

DAE Electrical /Electronics / Automation/Mechatronics Technology

with atleast 5-Years’ Experience in Industry/Teaching

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REFERENCE BOOKS

1- ‘Principles of Electrical Engineering’ by Khalid Mehmood Gondal

2- ‘Electrical and Electronic Measuring Instruments’ by Ghulam Mohiuddin.

3- Manual of the PLC and other catalogs of the equipment.

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EMPLOYABILITY OF PASS OUTS

The pass outs of this course may find job/employment opportunities in the following
areas/sectors:

 Packaging Industry

 Cement Industry

 Plastic Manufacturing Industry

 Beverages Industry

 Textile Industry

 Fan Industry

 Production and Manufacturing Sector

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Curriculum Development Committee

1. Mr. Tanveer Ahmad Convener

Deputy Manager (Instruments),
Servis Industries Limited,
Gujrat.

2. Mr. Suleman Siddique Member

Assistant Manager (Electrical),
Servis Industries Limited,
Gujrat.

3. Mr. Furqan Wahid Member

Instructor (Automation),
Govt. Swedish Pakistani College of Technology,
Gujrat.

4. Mr. Mudassar Ahmed Member

Junior Instructor-cum-Lab Technician (Electrical),
Govt. Swedish Pakistani College of Technology,
Gujrat.

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