Courses

Training Courses

We understand that today’s shop-floors often run more than one PLC. Scantime’s controls engineers and designers develop our City & Guilds Assured PLC courses to be engaging, practical and highly relevant to your needs. Choose a course below and get ready to gain the skills you need to safeguard your shop-floor.

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  • Maintenance Engineers
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For Maintenance Engineers

IMFFP® 1&2 for Allen-Bradley

On this face-to-face training course, you’ll learn how to troubleshoot and modify programs in Live Allen-Bradley PLCs, working with either an Allen-Bradley RSLogix andStudio 5000 to help you be proactive and handle fault-finding situations with confidence.

For Controls Engineers

IMFFP® 3 for Allen-Bradley

Following the success of our City & Guilds Allen-Bradley IMFFP® 1&2 training course, we've developed the next level of training to help further your experience in working in industry. Working on a Live Allen-Bradley PLC, City & Guilds Allen–Bradley PLC Industrial Maintenance & Fault Finding Pro 3 training course focuses on working with Fieldbus Networking (EtherNet IP), Ignition SCADA, and advanced PLC techniques.

For Maintenance Engineers

IMFFP® Bolt-on for Allen-Bradley

We know that many shop-floors have more than one PLC. We designed our Bolt-on course so that you can expand your skills without needing to complete multiple 4-day courses. The comprehensive 2-day IMFFP® 1&2 PLC Bolt-on training program delivers the essential skills and knowledge you need to operate another PLC manufacturer in industrial settings.

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

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

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.

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

Scantime has been involved in training our maintenance staff for several years now. They have helped improve and maintain the skill set that is critical for working with processes such as ours. From these various courses, we now have maintenance staff who are more confident and capable of working and finding faults on our PLCs.

Marc Powell

JLR

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

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.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Absolutely. We’ll give you a City & Guilds certificate, and a digital credential when you successfully complete of any of our IMFFP® course modules.

Are there any assessments on a hands-on course?

Yes. We assess each module throughout the week to make sure you’ve understood each section of the course.

If you make a mistake, don’t panic. Your course tutor will be on-hand to clarify any misunderstandings.

What resources do you provide during the hands-on IMFFP® course?

When you book onto a training course with us, we give you access to your own training station equipped with a laptop, PLC programming software, and a SCADA system.

We’ll also give you a Scantime Logbook to document your progress and take away with you after you’ve completed the course.

Get the skills you need to safeguard your shop-floor with Scantime.

Because life’s too short for breakdowns.

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