Construction and infrastructure firms
Planners and BIM teams use Revit, Primavera and MS Project every day.
Courses in Thiruvottiyur – online, hybrid or classroom
Electrical, PLC and fabrication skills fit the factory and port employers.
Thiruvottiyur · Chennai districtOnline · HybridClassroom: Katpadi · Vellore · Ranipet
DistrictChennai
Taluks in district17
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
02Thiruvottiyur
Learning from Thiruvottiyur
Thiruvottiyur is a north Chennai industrial and coastal taluk with old factories, the Ennore-side power plants and its well-known temple.
Electrical, PLC and fabrication skills fit the factory and port employers.
How learners from Thiruvottiyur 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 Chennai district
Chennai is the largest job market within reach of Vellore, roughly two to three hours away along the Chennai–Bengaluru corridor with Katpadi Junction on the main rail line. The software belt along Old Mahabalipuram Road and the parks at Siruseri and Taramani sit beside the engineering estates of Guindy and Ambattur, the auto-component plants to the south and west, and a steady flow of building and infrastructure projects around the city.
Finance and shared-services centres
Accounts and reporting roles ask for Tally, GST and advanced Excel.
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. | Drilling machine sequence |
| AutoCAD | 40–80 h | Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting. | Residential floor plan |
| Power BI | 30–60 h | Working professionals and Excel users who want a focused 30-hour course on Power Query, data modelling, DAX and report design. | Finance year-to-date report |
07Study plan
Your first 40 weeks from Thiruvottiyur
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 32–40: Power BI (30–60 h)
Not sure what to pick for Thiruvottiyur?
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 Thiruvottiyur, step by step
Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) 64–80 h
You will learn to
- Insert and edit PLC modules and number PLC I/O wires
- Lay out panels with footprints, DIN rails, terminals and balloons
- Draw wires, ladders and signal arrows with automatic wire numbering
Project to build: Report pack. Run audits and export the BOM, wire list and terminal report to a spreadsheet.
Tools covered: Electrical and drawing audits, Symbol Builder and Circuit Builder, Bus bar, conduit and wire size calculations, AutoCAD Electrical Project Manager, Schematic and panel reports, BOM export to spreadsheet.
Foundation level: Beginners who need AutoCAD drafting basics first and then full AutoCAD Electrical schematic, PLC and panel work in 64 hours.
PLC & SCADA 44–64 h
You will learn to
- Configure hardware, then download and upload programs to a PLC or simulator
- Use comparison, move, math and logic instructions and function block diagrams
- Wire a simple relay control panel with selector-switch modes
Project to build: Conveyor sorting. Control a conveyor with sensors, interlocks and timers, and animate it on the SCADA screen.
Tools covered: Mitsubishi GX Works2 (FX series), Omron CX-Programmer (CP1E), Ladder logic and Function Block Diagram, Wonderware InTouch, ABB Control Builder Plus (CODESYS).
Foundation level: Learners who want a 64-hour course built on ABB PLC programming with Control Builder Plus (CODESYS) and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
AutoCAD 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Draw accurately using coordinates, snaps, grid, polar tracking and dynamic input
- Set up layouts, viewports and page setups and plot drawings to scale
- Organise drawings with layers, layer states, blocks and attributes
Project to build: Machine part drawing. Prepare orthographic, sectional and isometric views of a mechanical part with full dimensions and tolerances.
Tools covered: AutoCAD 2D drafting and editing tools, Parametric geometric and dimensional constraints, Express Tools, 3D solid and surface modelling, Blocks, dynamic blocks and attributes.
Foundation level: Beginners who want a 40-hour course in 2D drafting, from drawing basics to layers, blocks and plotting.
Power BI 30–60 h
You will learn to
- Build a data model with correct relationships, cardinality and filter flow
- Present a complete dashboard project to a manager or interviewer
- Design reports with charts, maps, matrix, cards, KPIs, slicers and bookmarks
Project to build: HR attrition analysis. Use cards, slicers and the Key Influencers visual to explore why and where staff are leaving.
Tools covered: Microsoft Excel (Advanced Excel level), Excel Macros and VBA (Advanced Certificate level), Power Query Editor, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), Bookmarks, buttons and page navigation.
Foundation level: Beginners and graduates who want a hands-on, 60-hour, day-by-day route from first chart to Power Query cleaning, M language and a finished project.
04Careers
Roles that fit work around Thiruvottiyur
MEP / BIM Engineer
An MEP / BIM engineer models the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services of a building in 3D and makes sure they all fit together.
Day to day: produce coordinated shop drawings, sections and schedules; run clash detection in Navisworks and prepare clash reports.
Skills employers ask for: Navisworks clash detection and review; Reading architectural and structural drawings; Coordination and communication across disciplines.
Where careers start: BIM Modeller (MEP).
BIM Modeller / Coordinator
A BIM modeller builds a detailed digital model of a building, with walls, floors, structure and services all carrying real information such as sizes, materials and quantities.
Day to day: create architectural and structural models in Revit from drawings; track issues and share models with teams through BIM 360.
Skills employers ask for: Navisworks clash detection and 4D simulation; BIM 360 / cloud collaboration workflows; Quantity extraction and schedules.
Where careers start: BIM Modeller.
Electrical Design Engineer
An electrical design engineer prepares the drawings and documents that show how electrical systems are built and wired.
Day to day: prepare single-line diagrams and panel general-arrangement drawings; design wiring harness layouts with connectors and wire specifications.
Skills employers ask for: Cable sizing and selection; Wiring harness design basics; Single-line diagrams and panel layouts.
Where careers start: Electrical Draughtsman / Trainee.
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Thiruvottiyur – FAQ
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Ask on WhatsAppWhich course should I start with in Thiruvottiyur?
Electrical, PLC and fabrication skills fit the factory and port employers. A sensible order is Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) first, then PLC & SCADA once you are comfortable.
Is online or hybrid learning available?
Yes. Classroom, online and hybrid modes are available depending on trainer availability at your chosen centre.
How long is each course?
The Mitsubishi course is 44 hours. The Siemens/Omron, Honeywell/ABB, general PLC and SCADA, and Siemens/ABB courses are 64 hours each.
Can I learn online from Thiruvottiyur?
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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