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Train the Trainers

Our Train the Trainers course helps academic tutors to deliver PLC training that prepares tomorrow’s engineers for the realities of the shop-floor. Train the Trainers complements Scantime’s offer at an industrial level.

 

ELC scheme

Scantime is also an approved learning provider for the Ministry of Defence’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme from ELCAS

Train the Trainer Coming soon

As industry moves towards intelligent automation and shop-floors phase out outdated PLC hardware and controls gear, the need for today’s engineers to understand PLCs is more business critical than ever.

Our Train the Trainers course has been designed and developed exclusively for Scantime by our Director of Education, Professor John Lockey. Working with schools, colleges and universities throughout the UK, John is furthering our role within the educational sector.

An electrical and electronic engineer with experience across a range of industrial and academic roles, John has worked extensively across the marine, electronics and microelectronics sectors.

The 4-day Train the Trainer course will give academic tutors the skills they need to teach students how to work with the PLCs seen in today’s industries.

“We’re helping academic tutors to deliver PLC training within educational establishments. Preparing engineers for the realities of the shop-floor and complementing what we offer at an industrial level.”

Chris Simm, Director

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    Developed by Professor John Lockey

    Train the Trainers is designed and developed exclusively for Scantime by our Director of Education and experienced electrical and electronic engineer, Professor John Lockey.

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    4-day training program

    Delivered by our tutoring team of time-served controls engineers, the 4-day Train the Trainers course is designed to be practical, hands-on, relevant, and engaging.

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    Dynamic Resources

    You’ll work with Live PLCs and with PLC programming software and receive a customised course training handbook to take away with you for future reference.

  • Continuous Learning

    As you start to teach your newfound PLC skills, you can keep in touch with our tutors, all of whom will be happy to help answer any questions you may have.

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    EAL Level 3 Award in PLCs

    £2,300

    Who’s it for?

    Our EAL Level 3 Award in PLCs is designed and developed for service personnel who qualify for the ELC scheme. It enables you to train or retrain during your service period or after you have resettled.

    What you’ll learn

    • To understand the internal architecture of PLCs, their applications, and the number systems they use.
    • To understand the typical input and output devices used with PLCs, their selection, and how they’re interfaced to the PLC.
    • To investigate and understand the basic programming techniques used with PLCs.
    • To produce a correctly developed program for a PLC to control a specified process, and document the completed program to a satisfactory standard.
    • How to monitor PLC operation, force devices, and fault-find PLC controlled processes.
    • Understand how to configure, connect and design basic HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications.
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      EAL Recognised certification

      You’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3 in PLCs on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

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      Designed for you

      Our controls engineers speak your language and work hard to make each session valuable and enjoyable.

    • Continuous Learning

      1/year access to the relevant eLearning course to help you stay up to date with your new skillset.

    Testimonials

    We’ve trained engineers at Amazon, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, EDF Nuclear, Toyota and Transport for London.

    Here’s what they say about Scantime’s training courses:

    I recently completed the Siemens Step 7 training course. I undertake lots of courses due to the nature of my job and this is one of the best I have been to. Alan and Jay delivered the course brilliantly, very helpful and explained everything in an easy to understand format.

    Will Skidmore

    Siemens Energy

    My colleagues and I of Essity UK wish to share our gratitude for the skills and knowledge we have gained, and continue to gain as we upskill in Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal. Many thanks to Alan, Chris, Dave and David.

    Mark Horner

    Essity

    The course was brilliant – the content, literature, practical and delivery was exceptional. I really enjoyed it and a took away lots. Nathan was great, tonnes of real experience, really easy to get along with and delivered the training seamlessly. I would without any question, recommend Scantime and Nathan for any control system Solutions / advise / training needs in the future.

    Thomas Braisby

    Thorntons Chocolate

    The PLC training course has been outstanding. Through attending the course I have been able to learn the foundations of PLCs as well as looking at programming and editing systems to see system responses. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and highly engaging. Overall I couldn’t recommend Scantime more.

    Samuel Peacock

    Anglo American

    The facilities and tutors at Scantime are world class! This training has given me the knowledge and confidence to work with PLCs across our site reducing downtime and stepping up maintenance. The classrooms are kitted out with all the best equipment in an easy to understand environment. My tutors Nathan and Jay where a fountain of knowledge and I am so grateful for all their help. 10/10 would recommend!

    George Claridge

    Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

    Fantastic knowledge, equipment and good experience.

    Tom Herbert

    Dyson

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything else you need to know.

    How often do Scantime’s courses run?

    We offer weekly courses at our training centres in Gateshead and Alderley Park. Demand is high, so we advise booking your place at least two months in advance to secure your spot.

    What resources do you provide during a Academic course?

    When you join one of our training courses, you’ll have your own dedicated training station complete with a computer, PLC programming software, and a SCADA system.

    You’ll also receive a Scantime workbook to track your progress throughout the course. This detailed resource is yours to keep, making it an excellent reference tool long after training is complete.

    Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

    Yes, you’ll receive a certificate upon successfully completing any of our Academic course modules.

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