Industrial Automation Course

At Dhanush Institute of Technology & Skills, our Industrial Automation Course is designed to equip students, diploma holders, engineers, and working professionals with practical, job-oriented automation skills demanded by today’s industries.

This updated curriculum covers PLC, HMI, VFD, SCADA, and DCS, with strong emphasis on hands-on training, real-time industrial applications, and project-based learning.

Course Modules:

1. Automation Fundamentals

Gain a strong foundation in industrial automation concepts and safety practices.

Introduction to industrial automation
Sensors & actuators
Control panels & industrial wiring
Electrical basics for automation
Industrial safety standards & practices

2. PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)

Master the backbone of industrial control systems with real-time PLC programming.

PLC architecture & working principles
Digital & analog I/O
Ladder logic programming
Timers, counters & comparators
Interlocks & sequential control
PLC wiring with field devices
Motor control applications
PLC brands overview: Siemens, Delta & Allen-Bradley (basic)

3. HMI (Human Machine Interface)

Learn how operators interact with machines using industrial touch panels.

HMI fundamentals
Screen & graphic designing
PLC–HMI communication
Alarm, trend & data visualization
Industrial touch panel concepts

4. VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)

Understand motor speed control and energy-efficient automation systems.

VFD basics & working
Speed control of induction motors
Parameter setting & troubleshooting
PLC–VFD integration
Industrial motor control applications

5. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

Develop skills for centralized monitoring and control of industrial processes.

SCADA architecture
Real-time monitoring & control
PLC–SCADA communication
Alarm management & data logging
Industrial monitoring systems

6. DCS (Distributed Control System)

Learn advanced process automation used in large-scale industries.

What You Will Learn in DCS:

What is DCS & why it is used
DCS vs PLC vs SCADA
DCS architecture
Controllers & I/O modules
Field instruments
Operator & engineering stations
Centralized vs distributed control
Redundancy & reliability concepts
Process automation fundamentals
Control loops (PID – basic concept)
Automation overview of power plants, chemical & oil-gas industries

Applications of DCS

Power plants
Oil & gas industries
Chemical & pharmaceutical plants
Cement & steel industries
Large-scale continuous process plants

7. Projects & Practical Training

Hands-on learning through industry-oriented projects:

PLC-based motor control system
Tank level & flow control system
Conveyor automation system
PLC + HMI control panel development
SCADA-based monitoring system
DCS-based process control (concepts & simulation)

This Course Included

Lesson
50
Duration
30h, 20m
Skill Level
Advance
Language
English
Certificate
After Completed

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