Career Details

Electronic Systems Installation 1

Description

Prepares individuals to install and test/commission industrial electrical control systems that incorporate programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interface (HMI) panels, and variable frequency AC drives (VFD). Key skills include: adhering to electronic installation safety rules, using proper PPE, reading wiring installation diagrams with PLCs/HMIs/VFDs; cabinet mounting PLCs/HMIs/VFDs, wire routing and grounding PLCs/HMIs/VFDs, soldering/de-soldering to component terminals and printed circuit boards, installing Modbus and Ethernet communications network, and installing analog input transmitters and analog sensors.

Certifying Organization

Smart Automation Certification Alliance

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Mobile Product Specialist

Certifying Organization

Consumer Technology Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Traffic Signal Senior Field Technician Level III

Certifying Organization

International Municipal Signal Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

HVACR

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Type

A - Core

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