Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme a learner will be able to:
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Explain and apply automation strategies and methodologies, including batch, continuous, and discrete manufacturing systems.
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Compare and evaluate automation approaches and their impact on productivity, efficiency, and safety in industrial environments.
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Identify and describe applications of automation and robotics across sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and utilities.
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Diagnose, resolve, and document common issues in robotic systems using systematic troubleshooting techniques.
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Apply industry standards and conduct risk assessments while completing and validating simple robotic control projects or simulations.
Course Content
The course covers a comprehensive range of practical and theoretical topics:
- Basic Safety: Manual and Auto Modes, Emergency Stops, robotic safety, and the setup of safety work areas.
- System Movements: Robot jogging, robotic calibration, and calibration of end-of-arm tooling.
- Robotic Interfaces: Digital inputs and outputs, interfacing, and basic programming.
- Programming: Utilizing a teach pendant to create programs for pick-and-place operations and understanding different programme types.
- System Instructions: Implementing various types of robotic instructions.
- System Maintenance: Rectifying system faults and safely restarting and testing a system.
- Advanced Stations: Creating system programs for packaging and assembly stations.
- Vision & Conveyors: Creating system programs for conveyor movements and vision systems.
- Future Technologies: Integration with Industry 4.0 and IIoT.
Who Should Attend?
This programme is designed for personnel wishing to advance their careers in Industrial Automation. It is ideal for:
- Engineers & Technicians: Including Manufacturing, Automation, and Maintenance roles looking to improve production efficiency, integrate production lines, and manage predictive maintenance.
- Managers & Team Leaders: Seeking to understand automation tools to improve project workflows, minimize downtime, and increase productivity.
- Technical Personnel: Anyone wishing to gain a good practical knowledge of automation in real-world scenarios.