Cement plants and quarries
Electrical, instrumentation and maintenance roles.
Courses in Ariyalur – Cement-Belt & Rural Skills Online
Ariyalur’s limestone and cement plants employ engineers, electricians and accountants. Learn the plant, drawing and accounts skills they ask for, online.
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01Ariyalur
Ariyalur limestone and cement
The district is best known for limestone quarrying and its cement works, which draw in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil staff along with transport contractors. Beyond the plants the economy is agricultural.
Technicians already employed in these plants use short online programmes to move into design or automation roles, while students use them to qualify for first jobs.
Where the jobs are
Transport contractors
Accounts and trip tracking.
Colleges
Students seeking CAD and office skills.
02Courses that fit
What to learn for Ariyalur
Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical)
Plant panel and cable drawings.
64–80 hPLC & SCADA
Kiln and conveyor automation maintenance.
44–64 hAutoCAD
Civil and mechanical drafting.
40–80 hTally Prime
Contractor accounts.
80–110 hBasic Electrical (Executive Diploma)
Fundamentals for plant helpers.
20 hAdvanced Excel
Production and dispatch reports.
24 hTake the same courses live online
03Joining from Ariyalur
How learning works
Ariyalur learners join live online batches in the evening, around plant shifts.
Where we teach: classroom batches run at our Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet centres in Tamil Nadu; learners elsewhere join live online or hybrid batches.
Taluks in Ariyalur district
Ariyalur is covered by this district page.
06Compare
Four courses, side by side
| Course | Hours | Who it suits | First project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) | 64–80 h | Beginners who need AutoCAD drafting basics first and then full AutoCAD Electrical schematic, PLC and panel work in 64 hours. | Report pack |
| PLC & SCADA | 44–64 h | Beginners in automation who want a 44-hour course on Mitsubishi FX PLCs with GX Works2 and Wonderware InTouch SCADA. | Relay control panel |
| AutoCAD | 40–80 h | Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting. | Multi-sheet layout set |
| Tally Prime | 80–110 h | Students and job seekers who want a full 80-hour grounding in accounting, inventory, GST, TDS and payroll in TallyPrime. | Payroll for a small office |
07Study plan
Your first 47 weeks from Ariyalur
At around seven hours a week, alongside college or work. Faster or slower is fine; finish each project before moving on.
- Weeks 1–11: Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) (64–80 h)
- Weeks 12–20: PLC & SCADA (44–64 h)
- Weeks 21–31: AutoCAD (40–80 h)
- Weeks 32–47: Tally Prime (80–110 h)
04Your learning path
From Ariyalur, step by step
Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) 64–80 h
You will learn to
- Insert, connect and edit schematic components from libraries and catalogues
- Run audits and generate BOM, wire and panel reports
- Build custom symbols and reusable circuits with Symbol Builder and Circuit Builder
Project to build: PLC I/O wiring set. Insert PLC modules, connect field devices and number the I/O wires.
Tools covered: Symbol Builder and Circuit Builder, Electrical and drawing audits, Wire numbering and signal arrows, Connector and point-to-point wiring tools, Catalog Browser and component libraries.
Professional level: Electrical students and draughtsmen who want AutoCAD Electrical plus practical panel design calculations in one 80-hour programme.
PLC & SCADA 44–64 h
You will learn to
- Interface PLC and SCADA to monitor and control filling, conveyor and drilling applications
- Write ladder programs using latching, interlocking, memory, timers, counters, jumps and subroutines
- Use comparison, move, math and logic instructions and function block diagrams
Project to build: Relay control panel. Wire a small panel with push buttons, relays and a selector switch for different control modes.
Tools covered: Ladder logic and Function Block Diagram, Siemens STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager (S7-300), Mitsubishi GX Works2 (FX series), Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200), Wonderware InTouch.
Foundation level: Learners who want a 64-hour Siemens-focused course with STEP 7, TIA Portal (S7-1200), FBD and WinCC SCADA.
AutoCAD 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Set up layouts, viewports and page setups and plot drawings to scale
- Edit drawings with move, copy, offset, trim, extend, array, fillet and grip editing
- Organise drawings with layers, layer states, blocks and attributes
Project to build: Multi-sheet layout set. Set up layouts and viewports at different scales and publish a drawing set to PDF.
Tools covered: Layers, layer states and filters, AutoCAD 2D drafting and editing tools, External references (XREF) and DWG Compare, 3D solid and surface modelling, Express Tools.
Foundation level: Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting.
Tally Prime 80–110 h
You will learn to
- Record accounting and inventory vouchers, invoices and bill-wise details
- Configure GST and TDS, record tax transactions and read the tax reports
- Apply the golden rules of accounting and double entry to real transactions
Project to build: Bank reconciliation and year-end. Reconcile the bank book and carry the company forward to the next financial year.
Tools covered: TallyPrime, TDS and Challan 281, GST configuration and reports, Migration from Tally.ERP 9, Bank reconciliation.
Professional level: Students and job seekers who want a full 80-hour grounding in accounting, inventory, GST, TDS and payroll in TallyPrime.
05Careers
Roles that fit work around Ariyalur
Electrical Design Engineer
An electrical design engineer prepares the drawings and documents that show how electrical systems are built and wired.
Day to day: support panel builders and testing teams with drawing queries; prepare single-line diagrams and panel general-arrangement drawings.
Skills employers ask for: Electrical fundamentals and circuit protection; Reading PLC I/O and control drawings; Single-line diagrams and panel layouts.
Where careers start: Electrical Draughtsman / Trainee.
PLC / Automation Engineer
A PLC / automation engineer designs, programs and maintains the control systems that run machines and production lines.
Day to day: write and test PLC programs in ladder logic; commission systems on site and train operators.
Skills employers ask for: Industrial communication (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP basics); Variable frequency drives; SCADA and HMI development.
Where careers start: Trainee / Service Engineer.
HVAC Design Engineer
An HVAC design engineer plans heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for offices, hospitals, malls, hotels, factories and homes.
Day to day: select air-handling units, fan coil units, chillers or VRF systems; prepare drawings, equipment schedules and bill of quantities.
Skills employers ask for: Energy efficiency awareness; Psychrometry and thermodynamics basics; Heat-load calculation methods.
Where careers start: HVAC Draughtsman / Trainee.
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08FAQ
Ariyalur – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppCan plant technicians study around shifts?
Online evening and weekend batches are built for working learners.
Which course helps for cement-plant maintenance?
PLC and SCADA with electrical CAD are the usual combination.
Which course should I start with in Ariyalur?
The district is best known for limestone quarrying and its cement works, which draw in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil staff along with transport contractors. A sensible order is Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) first, then PLC & SCADA once you are comfortable.
Can a non-commerce student learn Tally?
Yes. Every level starts with the fundamentals of accounting, including golden rules and double entry. Regular practice of voucher entries is what matters most.
How long is each level?
Essential in AutoCAD is 40 hours and Proficient in AutoCAD is 80 hours. The number of weeks depends on the batch timing you choose.
Can I learn online from Ariyalur?
Yes, from home. Classes are live with a trainer, recorded practice files are shared after each session, and the certificate is the same whether you learn online or in a classroom.
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