PLC Training
Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC
Training
The Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training course is delivered over four days, developing practical PLC programming, maintenance and fault-finding skills. Delegates who successfully complete the course and pass the associated Practical Skills Task and Knowledge Exam achieve a City & Guilds Assured Certificate.
COURSE AT A
Glance
Duration:
4 days
Delivery:
Classroom and practical training
Locations:
Solihull, Reading or On Site
Prerequisites:
No previous PLC experience required
Certificate:
City & Guilds Assured Certificate
Next Step:
Course Type | PLC Training
Certificate | City & Guilds Accreditation Certificate
Duration of Course | 4 Days
Location | Reading, Solihull or On-site Training
Further PLC and automation training appropriate to the systems used in the workplace.
PRACTICAL PLC
Programming
Practical learning forms an important part of Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training.
Delegates apply the principles covered during the course through practical programming and diagnostic activities, developing experience of working with Siemens PLC hardware and TIA Portal software.
The practical element helps delegates develop greater familiarity with creating and modifying PLC programs, working online, diagnosing faults and applying appropriate maintenance techniques.
A Practical Skills Task also forms part of the course assessment.
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WHAT YOU WILL
Learn
Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training develops knowledge and practical capability across PLC hardware, programming, safety, diagnostics and maintenance.
PLC Systems & Hardware
Develop an understanding of the role of PLCs within industry, PLC selection, Siemens hardware, modular systems and expansion.
Electrical
Schematics & I/O
Learn how to read and use PLC electrical schematics and I/O schedules, connect physical I/O and understand NPN and PNP configurations.
TIA Portal & PLC Configuration
Develop familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal, including software navigation, project creation, program downloading, backups and PLC memory.
PLC Safety
Develop an understanding of essential safety practices, Safety Integrity Levels, safety PLCs and the importance of making program changes safely.
Practical PLC Programming
Develop practical programming skills covering program routines, set and reset instructions, control latches, alarms, timers, counters, comparators, data handling, bit logic and mathematical instructions.
Programme Structure
& Data
Develop knowledge of cycle stop routines, sequences, data blocks and organisational blocks and how these are used within PLC programs.
Fault Diagnosis & Rectification
Develop practical fault-finding techniques, including CPU fault identification, diagnostics, cross-referencing, call structures and verification of program changes.
PLC Maintenance
Develop an understanding of fault logs, preventative maintenance and the replacement of PLC batteries, input/output cards and CPUs.
Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC
Training
Develop Practical Siemens PLC Programming & Fault-Finding Skills
Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training provides comprehensive practical training for engineers and technicians who need to develop their knowledge and capability when working with Siemens PLC systems.
Delivered over four days, the course progresses from fundamental PLC principles and hardware through to practical programming, safety, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification.
Delegates develop practical experience using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, learning how to navigate the software, create and modify programs, work safely online, diagnose faults and carry out appropriate PLC maintenance activities.
The course combines technical learning with practical programming and fault-finding activities, helping delegates develop the confidence and competence to work more effectively with PLC-controlled industrial equipment.
Successful completion of the course, practical skills task and knowledge examination leads to a City & Guilds Assured Certificate.
BUILD YOUR SIEMENS PLC KNOWLEDGE
and Capability
PLCs play an important role in industrial automation, controlling machinery, equipment and processes across modern manufacturing and engineering environments.
This Siemens PLC course provides delegates with a structured route from understanding the fundamental principles of PLC systems through to programming, maintenance and practical fault diagnosis.
Training begins with PLC selection, hardware, electrical schematics, I/O, industrial networks and the Siemens TIA Portal environment before progressing into practical programming techniques.
Delegates also develop an understanding of safe program modification, PLC diagnostics, fault-finding techniques and preventative maintenance, helping connect PLC programming knowledge with the practical requirements of maintaining automated industrial equipment.
IS THIS COURSE
Right for You?
Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training is designed for engineers and technicians who need to develop practical knowledge and skills for working with Siemens PLC-controlled equipment. It is particularly suitable for:
» Maintenance Technicians
» Electrical Maintenance Engineers
» Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers
» Automation and Control Technicians
» Engineers working with Siemens PLC systems
» Technicians developing PLC programming skills
» Maintenance personnel responsible for PLC-controlled equipment
» Engineers looking to strengthen PLC fault-finding capability
» Organisations looking to develop Siemens PLC capability within their maintenance and engineering teams
The course progresses from fundamental PLC principles into practical programming and fault diagnosis, providing a structured development route for those who need to work more confidently with Siemens S7 and TIA Portal.
WHAT WILL YOU
Be Able to Do?
Following successful completion of Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training, delegates will have developed a broader understanding of Siemens PLC systems and practical PLC programming, maintenance and fault-finding techniques. This includes greater confidence in:
» Understanding the role and operation of PLC systems
» Recognising PLC hardware and I/O
» Reading PLC electrical schematics and I/O schedules
» Navigating Siemens TIA Portal
» Creating and working with PLC projects
» Backing up and downloading PLC programs
» Understanding basic PLC program logic
» Using timers, counters and other programming instructions
» Making appropriate program changes safely
» Working online with a PLC
» Applying structured PLC fault-finding techniques
» Using diagnostic tools to identify faults
» Understanding appropriate preventative maintenance activities
» Replacing appropriate PLC hardware
» Applying PLC knowledge during practical activities
CITY & GUILDS
Accreditation
Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training includes practical and knowledge assessment as part of the four-day course.
Delegates complete a Practical Skills Task and Knowledge Exam.
Successful completion of the course and associated assessments leads to a City & Guilds Assured Certificate.
The combination of technical learning, practical programming, fault-finding activities and assessment provides a structured route for engineers and technicians to develop and demonstrate their Siemens PLC capability.
COURSE
Syllabus
» Online editing
» Set and reset instructions
» Control latches and alarms
» Timers and counters
» Comparators
» Move instructions
» Bit logic
» Mathematical instructions
» Sequences and cycle stop routines
» Data blocks
» Organisational blocks
» PLC fault-finding techniques
» CPU faults
» Diagnostics
» Cross-referencing
» Call structures
» Fault logs
» Preventative maintenance
» PLC hardware replacement
» Practical Skills Task & Knowledge Exam
» Program downloading and backups
» Numbering systems
» PLC memory and scan cycles
» Logic gates
» PLC and control-system safety
» Safety PLCs and safety circuits
» Safe program changes
» PLC programming methods
» Labels and comments
» Basic programming routines
» The role of PLCs in industry
» PLC selection
» Siemens PLC hardware
» PLC electrical schematics and I/O schedules
» NPN and PNP I/O
» I/O testing
» TIA Portal software navigation
» Project creation
» Modular systems and expansion
» Industrial networks
CONTINUE DEVELOPING YOUR PLC SKILLS
MCP Technical Training offers a range of PLC training courses covering Siemens and Allen-Bradley control systems and different levels of existing experience.
Siemens STEP7 Professional IMFFP® 1&2
Siemens STEP7 Programming & Troubleshooting
Siemens STEP7 Professional IMFFP® 3
Advanced Siemens Automation, HMI & Networking
Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 IMFFP® 1&2
Programming, Configuration & Troubleshooting
Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 IMFFP® 3
Advanced Allen-Bradley Automation, HMI & Networking
Develop practical Siemens PLC programming, maintenance and fault-finding capability with MCP Technical Training's four-day Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training course.
Whether you're developing your own technical capability or strengthening PLC knowledge within your engineering or maintenance team, the course provides structured technical and practical training leading to a City & Guilds Accreditation Certificate following successful completion of the associated assessments.
Ready to Develop Your
Siemens PLC Skills?
FAQs
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The course is designed for engineers and technicians who need to develop practical knowledge and skills for programming, maintaining and fault finding on Siemens S7 PLC systems using TIA Portal.
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The current course information does not state a formal prerequisite. The course begins with fundamental PLC principles before progressing into practical programming, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
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The course is delivered over four days and includes practical programming, fault diagnosis, maintenance and assessment activities.
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Yes. Practical programming and fault-finding form an important part of the course, and delegates also complete a Practical Skills Task.
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The course covers PLC hardware, I/O, Siemens TIA Portal, PLC programming, safety, diagnostics, fault finding and preventative maintenance.
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Yes. Successful completion of the course, including the associated Practical Skills Task and Knowledge Exam, leads to a City & Guilds Assured Certificate.
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Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training is available at Reading, Solihull or on-site.