Basics of Programmable Logic Controllers

Webinar details

This technical webinar will cover fundamental concepts of PLCs, including their role in automation and control systems across various industries. Whether you’re an aspiring engineer, technician, or simply curious about PLCs, this will provide a solid foundation. It will discuss the topics like what PLCs are, their functions, and programming languages.

• The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
• Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.

Key takeaways from this webinar

• Purpose of PLCs
• Key Components of PLCs
• PLC programming languages

Related courses

This webinar/topic relates to our school of Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, particularly found in the following courses:

• Professional Certificate of Competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & SCADA Systems
• 52872WA Advanced Diploma of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
• Online – Bachelor of Science (Industrial Automation Engineering)
• Online – Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation)

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About the presenter

Dr. Dipali Shende, Lecturer & Course Coordinator

Dr. Dipali R. Shende is a distinguished academic in Industrial Automation Engineering with over 17 years of teaching, research, and management experience. She oversees master’s and bachelor’s courses in Industrial Automation at EIT.

Her research interests include industrial automation, process modeling and simulation, autonomous underwater vehicles, and process instrumentation and control. She holds two international patents from the Australian Government and the German Government. She has received various research funding from the government and has developed process automation labs through industry collaboration in her previous institutes.

Dr. Shende has educated students in various Industrial Automation Engineering domains in Australia and abroad. In addition to course delivery, she has guided and supervised master’s theses and Doctor of Engineering candidates. She has served as a member of various university and college development committees.