Neyveli lignite and power
Electrical, instrumentation and mechanical roles.
Courses in Kurinjipadi – online, hybrid or classroom
Power-sector contractors look for electrical drawing, PLC and accounts skills.
Kurinjipadi · Cuddalore districtOnline · HybridClassroom: Katpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
DistrictCuddalore
Taluks in district10
Start withElectrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical)
Ways to studyOnline · Hybrid · Classroom
Classroom centresKatpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
WhatsApp repliesMon–Sat 9:30–6:30, Sun 9–2 IST
02Kurinjipadi
Learning from Kurinjipadi
Kurinjipadi lies near Neyveli and the lignite-power complex, with farming, small trade and a link to the Neyveli workforce.
Power-sector contractors look for electrical drawing, PLC and accounts skills.
How learners from Kurinjipadi study: classroom batches run at Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet; everyone else joins live online or hybrid batches with the same syllabus, projects and certificate.
01Local jobs
Who hires around Cuddalore district
The district’s SIPCOT estate hosts chemical and pharma units, Neyveli’s lignite mines and power plants employ a large technical workforce, and the port handles regional cargo. All of that means demand for piping, electrical, instrumentation and safety-documentation skills.
Port and logistics
Accounts and documentation.
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. | Control panel layout |
| 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. | Drilling machine sequence |
| 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. | Bank reconciliation and year-end |
| MIS (Management Information Systems) | 64 h | Graduates and working professionals who want a complete MIS reporting toolkit in 64 hours. | Qlik Sense sales dashboard |
07Study plan
Your first 45 weeks from Kurinjipadi
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 21–36: Tally Prime (80–110 h)
- Weeks 37–45: MIS (Management Information Systems) (64 h)
Not sure what to pick for Kurinjipadi?
Tell a counsellor your background and goal. You get the right course, the syllabus, the next batch and a free demo class.
03Your learning path
From Kurinjipadi, step by step
Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) 64–80 h
You will learn to
- Build custom symbols and reusable circuits with Symbol Builder and Circuit Builder
- Run audits and generate BOM, wire and panel reports
- Insert, connect and edit schematic components from libraries and catalogues
Project to build: PLC I/O wiring set. Insert PLC modules, connect field devices and number the I/O wires.
Tools covered: Catalog Browser and component libraries, Connector and point-to-point wiring tools, Bus bar, conduit and wire size calculations, AutoCAD Electrical Project Manager, Wire numbering and signal arrows.
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
- Wire a simple relay control panel with selector-switch modes
- Explain types of industrial automation and where PLCs and SCADA fit
- Configure hardware, then download and upload programs to a PLC or simulator
Project to build: Conveyor sorting. Control a conveyor with sensors, interlocks and timers, and animate it on the SCADA screen.
Tools covered: ODBC, DDE and Excel data export, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware InTouch, Mitsubishi GX Works2 (FX series), Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200).
Foundation level: Learners who want a 64-hour Siemens-focused course with STEP 7, TIA Portal (S7-1200), FBD and WinCC SCADA.
Tally Prime 80–110 h
You will learn to
- Prepare the trial balance, profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow
- Use cost centres, budgets, multiple currencies, interest and bank reconciliation
- Set up payroll with PF and ESI and process monthly salary
Project to build: Payroll for a small office. Set up employees, salary structure, attendance and PF/ESI, then process monthly pay.
Tools covered: Payroll with PF and ESI, TallyPrime, TDS and Challan 281, Bank reconciliation, Migration from Tally.ERP 9.
Master level: Commerce students and accounts staff who want the complete TallyPrime foundation and advanced syllabus in 80 hours, including the newer release features.
MIS (Management Information Systems) 64 h
You will learn to
- Build structured Excel tables with sorting, filtering, total rows and pivot tables
- Design an MS Access database with tables, primary keys, relationships, queries and forms
- Communicate professionally by email and use web productivity tools to organise work
Project to build: Qlik Sense sales dashboard. Load sample data, build a star-schema model and create bar, line and pie charts that managers can filter with associative search.
Tools covered: VLOOKUP and conditional functions, MS Access, Email clients, Web productivity tools, R and RStudio.
Foundation level: Graduates and working professionals who want a complete MIS reporting toolkit in 64 hours.
04Careers
Roles that fit work around Kurinjipadi
Power System Engineer
A power system engineer studies how electricity flows through generators, transformers, cables, lines and loads, and makes sure the network is safe, reliable and efficient.
Day to day: size cables, transformers and switchgear; model systems and control behaviour in MATLAB.
Skills employers ask for: Technical report writing; Power quality and harmonics basics; Electrical standards (IEC, IS, IEEE) awareness.
Where careers start: Graduate Engineer.
PLC / Automation Engineer
A PLC / automation engineer designs, programs and maintains the control systems that run machines and production lines.
Day to day: design HMI and SCADA screens with alarms and trends; write and test PLC programs in ladder logic.
Skills employers ask for: Industrial communication (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP basics); Reading control-panel drawings; Sensors, actuators and field instruments.
Where careers start: Trainee / Service Engineer.
SAP FICO Consultant
An SAP FICO consultant sets up and supports the finance side of SAP, the ERP system used by many large companies.
Day to day: set up accounts payable, receivable and asset accounting; configure company codes, GL accounts and posting settings.
Skills employers ask for: SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting configuration; Controlling basics (cost and profit centres); Accounting and finance fundamentals.
Where careers start: SAP End User / Trainee.
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Kurinjipadi – FAQ
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Ask on WhatsAppWhich course should I start with in Kurinjipadi?
Power-sector contractors look for electrical drawing, PLC and accounts skills. A sensible order is Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) first, then PLC & SCADA once you are comfortable.
Is placement support provided?
We offer placement support such as resume help, mock interviews and job leads. We do not guarantee a job; practical skill and interview performance matter most.
Do I need a laptop?
Not for classroom batches – the centre provides systems. For online learning you need a Windows laptop that can run AutoCAD Electrical and a stable internet connection.
Can I learn online from Kurinjipadi?
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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