City and Guilds – Programmable Logic Controllers Reviews

Course provided a good overview of programming PLCs including the basic principles of logic and programming. There were aspects which were mentioned and not covered, i.e. use of the pneumatic rig to demonstrate PLC control. Elliot is very knowledgeable and very familiar with interfacing with PLCs and the software, which is the area I was most interested in. I did have a question relating to a PLC I am familiar with regarding BTW, BTR commands in Allen Bradley which he was unfamiliar with. Some aspects of the course were, in my eyes, taught in quite confusing way, for example number base systems. The lunch was okay for myself but nothing special. One of my colleagues however had his dietary requirements disregarded on two separate occasions.

Very good course, I was happy with the basics early on and would of liked to explore more complex areas of the program if time allowed. Elliot was very helpful throughout.

Overall the course was enjoyable. Hopefully it will be beneficial to me in the workplace. The computer kept crashing and freezing, as the course is reliant on them it could be worth investing in better equipment. But asides that I would recommended as a introduction to PLC Programming.

Happy with all aims, objectives and overall teaching. Good starting point for all new to the software/process

Good course but there was a miss communication between our company and the training provider regarding content.

Course tutor very knowledgeable

On day three, an extra 6 people were in the class. They were learning different formats to the one we were. The lesson seemed very rushed and the tutor did not seem to have the time as on previous days to give assistance. It also became confusing when the tutor was teaching a command then explaining how to do it on each different system.

I have gained a lot of useful information from the course. I will look at improving my knowledge with further courses

Well presented course. However i feel the course notes could provide a little more for revision after each days learning. Some examples of program techniques to consolidate may prove useful.

Arsham is very knowledgeable and helpful through out. I think more time on the subject would help in a basic understanding of more of the topics