The core skill of factory automation
Almost every automated machine or process line in a plant is controlled by a PLC.
Livewire · Industrial Automation
PLC & SCADA Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
Learn to program PLCs in ladder logic and FBD, wire control panels and build SCADA screens that monitor and control real industrial processes.
5 levels44–64 h507 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is PLC & SCADA
What is PLC & SCADA? In plain words.
A PLC (programmable logic controller) is a rugged industrial computer that reads sensors and switches and turns motors, valves and lamps on or off according to a program. SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) software sits above the PLCs and shows the process on screen, with live values, alarms, trends and recipes. In this course you write ladder logic and function block programs, wire relay panels, and build SCADA screens in tools such as Siemens WinCC, Wonderware InTouch and Omron CX-Supervisor.
PLCs run conveyors, filling lines, packaging machines, water treatment plants, boilers and building systems. Factories, process plants and machine builders need people who can read a ladder program, find a fault, change a timer or add an alarm without stopping production for long. Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron and ABB controllers are all common in Indian plants, so knowing more than one platform and a SCADA package makes an electrical or instrumentation engineer far more useful on the shop floor.
Ranipet's SIPCOT industrial estate and BHEL unit, and the auto, electronics and process plants along the Chennai–Bengaluru corridor in Sriperumbudur and Hosur, all run on PLC-controlled equipment. PLC and SCADA skills give EEE, ECE and diploma students from Vellore and Katpadi a practical route into these plants.
What you will be able to do
- Explain types of industrial automation and where PLCs and SCADA fit
- Describe PLC architecture, isolation barriers and types of PLC
- Write ladder programs using latching, interlocking, memory, timers, counters, jumps and subroutines
- Use comparison, move, math and logic instructions and function block diagrams
- Configure hardware, then download and upload programs to a PLC or simulator
- Wire a simple relay control panel with selector-switch modes
- Build SCADA screens with tags, animations, scripts, alarms, trends and recipes
- Interface PLC and SCADA to monitor and control filling, conveyor and drilling applications
02Why learn it
Why learn PLC & SCADA now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
Hands-on with real brands
Program Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron or ABB controllers with their own software, as used in industry.
From logic to live screens
Go beyond ladder logic to SCADA screens with animation, alarms, trends, recipes and data logging.
Panel wiring included
Learn relay wiring and selector-switch control so you can connect what you program.
Useful for maintenance and projects
The same skills help in plant maintenance, commissioning and machine-building jobs.
A strong add-on for EEE, ECE and EIE
Automation skills make core-branch graduates stand out in manufacturing interviews.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
BE/BTech EEE, ECE, EIE and Mechatronics students
Add practical automation skills to your core subjects.
Diploma holders in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation
Prepare for automation technician and maintenance roles.
ITI Electricians and Wiremen
Move from panel wiring into PLC programming.
Maintenance engineers in plants
Diagnose and modify PLC programs on the machines you look after.
Mechanical engineers in production
Understand how the machines on your line are controlled.
Final-year project students
Build automation projects such as bottle filling or conveyor control.
Before you start: Basic computer use and a basic idea of electrical circuits (switches, relays, contactors) are enough. An electrical, electronics or instrumentation background makes the course easier.
04Levels & syllabus
Every PLC & SCADA level, topic by topic.
5 programmes on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Foundation level
Course on PLC & SCADA (MITSUBISHI)
Beginners in automation who want a 44-hour course on Mitsubishi FX PLCs with GX Works2 and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
44 hours11 modules · 90 topicsCode LWC179Certificate: Livewire network
11 modules · 90 topics
01Introduction to Industrial Automation7 topics
What industrial automation isApplications of industrial automationHistory of industrial automationTypes of automationNeed for automation in industriesExamples of industrial automationAutomation tools used in industries
02Programmable Logic Controller Basics7 topics
Introduction to the PLCAdvantages of a PLC over other control devicesAutomated environments for various applicationsNeed for PLCs in industrial automationBlock diagram of a PLCInternal architecture and isolation barriersTypes of PLC
03PLC Programming and Ladder Logic9 topics
Introduction to PLC programmingTypes of PLC programming languagesLadder logic conceptDo's and don'ts in ladder logicLatching and unlatchingNeed for push buttons in industryInterlocking and types of interlockingMemory conceptExercises: ladder programs using interlocking and memory
04Mitsubishi FX Series PLC and GX Works26 topics
Introduction to the Mitsubishi PLC seriesAddressing for Mitsubishi PLCHardware of the FX2N CPU (FX series)Working with GX Works2Toolbar descriptionMemory mapping
05Timers, Counters and Program Control4 topics
Types of timers and countersJump conceptSubroutine conceptExercises: ladder programs using timers and counters
06Instructions, Data Handling and PC–PLC Communication10 topics
Sequential input and output instructions (NO, NC, Coil, Set, Reset)Classification of data typesMove and logical functionsComparison instructions (>, <, =, <>, >=, <=)Compute and math instructions (+, −, ×, ÷)One-pulse instructionsMC and MCR instructionsInterfacing PC and PLC with the supported protocolDownloading a ladder programUploading a ladder program
07SCADA and Wonderware InTouch12 topics
What SCADA isSCADA architectureHistory of SCADATypes of communication systemsNeed for control and monitoring in industrial automationWorking with Wonderware InTouchCreating an applicationSetting window propertiesWorking with different windowsDatabase creationTag name creationDesigning a digital and analog process
08Dynamic Properties and Scripts10 topics
BlinkColour changeObject sizeMovementPercent fillValue displayUser inputShow/hide windowScripts and their typesDesigning an industrial process using scripts
09Alarms, Trends and Data Exchange7 topics
Types of alarmsMonitoring alarmsAlarm priority and acknowledgementDisplaying and storing alarmsDDE: exchanging data with ExcelReal-time trendsHistorical trends
10ODBC and Recipe Management8 topics
Creating a new databaseData source and pathDB link creationSQL script functionsThird-party software communicationExporting data to MS ExcelRecipe management in SCADACreating a recipe
11Panel Wiring, Industrial Applications and PLC–SCADA Interfacing10 topics
Control panel design and wiringRelay wiringSelector switch for different modes of controlExercises: panel designingFilling machineBottle fillingConveyor applicationsDrilling machineInterfacing PLC and SCADA in real-time applicationsMonitoring and controlling a process using SCADA
Foundation level
Course on PLC & SCADA(SIEMENS/OMRON)
Learners who want 64 hours covering two popular PLC platforms – Siemens (STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC) and Omron (CX-Programmer, CX-Supervisor).
64 hours12 modules · 137 topicsCode LWC178Certificate: Livewire network
12 modules · 137 topics
01Introduction to Industrial Automation7 topics
What industrial automation isApplications of industrial automationHistory of industrial automationTypes of automationNeed for automation in industriesExamples of industrial automationAutomation tools used in industries
02PLC Basics and Ladder Logic16 topics
Introduction to the PLCAdvantages of a PLC over other control devicesAutomated environments for various applicationsNeed for PLCs in industrial automationBlock diagram of a PLCInternal architecture and isolation barriersTypes of PLCIntroduction to PLC programmingTypes of PLC programming languagesLadder logic conceptDo's and don'ts in ladder logicLatching and unlatchingNeed for push buttons in industryInterlocking and types of interlockingMemory conceptExercises: ladder programs using interlocking and memory
03Siemens S7-300 and STEP 79 topics
Hardware of the S7-300 CPU 313CWorking with STEP 7 SIMATIC ManagerSIMATIC Manager toolbarSTEP 7 addressing modesMemory mappingBit logic operationsComparator operationsTimer and counter blocks in STEP 7Jump instructions
04TIA Portal and S7-120015 topics
Working with TIA Portal V13Hardware configuration and project creationInserting instructions into the user programDownloading the programMemory mappingAnalog and digital function blocksMath operationsMove block for analog valuesConversion functionsWord logic operationsShift and rotate instructionsDB call functionInteger and floating-point functionsProgram control operationsTimer and counter operations
05FBD and Virtual Simulation8 topics
Introduction to FBDConverting LAD to FBDProgramming logical functions in FBDExercises: timers and countersVirtual simulationHardware configuration and PG/PC interfaceInterfacing PC and PLC with MPI protocolDownloading and uploading a program
06Omron CP1E PLC and CX-Programmer11 topics
Addressing for Omron PLCHardware configurationWorking with CX-ProgrammerTypes of timers and counters in the CP1E seriesJump types and industrial applicationsSubroutine conceptSequential instructions (SET, RESET, KEEP, DIFU, DIFD)Comparison and data move instructionsMath instructionsVirtual simulation and PC–PLC interfacingDownloading and uploading a ladder program
07SCADA and Siemens WinCC Basics12 topics
What SCADA isSCADA architectureHistory of SCADATypes of communication systemsNeed for control and monitoring in industrial automationIntroduction to Siemens WinCCComponents of WinCC flexibleGUI elements of WinCCNew project creationWorking with screensOutput, Object, Properties and Project windowsReference Text, Tools and Script Wizard windows
08Tags, Screen Design and Enable Objects16 topics
Internal and external tagsData types and acquisition cyclesImporting and exporting tagsCreating new connectionsDeveloping screens with the object toolbar and graphics librarySimple objects: line, polyline, polygon, ellipse, text fieldI/O, date-time, graphic I/O and symbolic I/O fieldsGraphic view, button, switch and barMove, rotate, mirror, transparency and alignmentGrouping and ungrouping objectsSlider, clock and status forceSmart client view, HTML browser and user viewGauge, trend view and symbol libraryRecipe view and alarm viewWinCC flexible libraryButtons, switches and faceplates
09Object Animation and Scripts8 topics
General settings: button mode, hotkeys, textProperties: appearance, layout, flashing, securityAnimation: appearance and enable/disable objectDiagonal, horizontal, vertical and direct movementVisibility, size and fillingEvents: click, press, release, activate, deactivate, changeNew script creation and Script WizardText and graphics lists
10Recipes, Alarms and Historical Data7 topics
Recipe creation for paint mixing and soft drink mixingSkipping a process in sequence controlAnalog and discrete alarmsAlarm settings and designing an alarm systemData logs and alarm logsImporting and exporting data to ExcelODBC: new database creation and Excel import/export
11Omron CX-Supervisor and CX-Simulator18 topics
Working with CX-SupervisorCreating a project and pagePage properties and windowsPoint Editor windowAnimations: blink, colour change, display and edit valueMove, fill, resize, rotate and visibilityInterfacing PLC to SCADASimulation and real-time run modeCreating a virtual PLC with CX-SimulatorLinking CX-Programmer and CX-Supervisor without a real PLCAnalog process with slider and linear/rotational gaugesWindows scriptsRecipe editor and Recipe ManagerOLE controls: picture, PDF, Word, ExcelSimple, dead-band and rate-of-change alarmsAlarm logging, viewing and printingReal-time and historical trends, bar chart and scatter graphODBC, data logging and DDE
12Panel Wiring, Industrial Applications and PLC–SCADA Interfacing10 topics
Control panel design and wiringRelay wiringSelector switch for different modes of controlExercises: panel designingFilling machineBottle fillingConveyor applicationsDrilling machineInterfacing PLC and SCADA in real-time applicationsMonitoring and controlling a process using SCADA
Foundation level
Course on PLC AND SCADA (HONEYWELL / ABB)
Learners who want a 64-hour course built on ABB PLC programming with Control Builder Plus (CODESYS) and Wonderware InTouch SCADA.
64 hours11 modules · 86 topicsCode LWC184DSCertificate: Livewire network
11 modules · 86 topics
01Introduction to Industrial Automation7 topics
What industrial automation isApplications of industrial automationHistory of industrial automationTypes of automationNeed for automation in industriesExamples of industrial automationAutomation tools used in industries
02Programmable Logic Controller Basics7 topics
Introduction to the PLCAdvantages of a PLC over other control devicesAutomated environments for various applicationsNeed for PLCs in industrial automationBlock diagram of a PLCInternal architecture and isolation barriersTypes of PLC
03PLC Programming and Ladder Logic9 topics
Introduction to PLC programmingTypes of PLC programming languagesLadder logic conceptDo's and don'ts in ladder logicLatching and unlatchingNeed for push buttons in industryInterlocking and types of interlockingMemory conceptExercises: ladder programs using interlocking and memory
04ABB PLC and Control Builder Plus (CODESYS)3 topics
Addressing for ABB PLCHardware configurationWorking with ABB Control Builder Plus (CODESYS)
05Timers, Counters and Program Control4 topics
Types of timers and countersJump conceptSubroutine conceptExercises: ladder programs using timers and counters
06Instructions, Data Handling and PC–PLC Communication9 topics
Sequential input and output instructions (NO, NC, Coil, Set, Reset)Classification of data typesMove and logical functionsComparison instructions (>, <, =, <>, >=, <=)Compute and math instructions (+, −, ×, ÷)Function Block Diagram (FBD)Interfacing PC and PLC with the supported protocolDownloading a ladder programUploading a ladder program
07SCADA and Wonderware InTouch12 topics
What SCADA isSCADA architectureHistory of SCADATypes of communication systemsNeed for control and monitoring in industrial automationWorking with Wonderware InTouchCreating an applicationSetting window propertiesWorking with different windowsDatabase creationTag name creationDesigning a digital and analog process
08Dynamic Properties and Scripts10 topics
BlinkColour changeObject sizeMovementPercent fillValue displayUser inputShow/hide windowScripts and their typesDesigning an industrial process using scripts
09Alarms, Trends and Data Exchange7 topics
Types of alarmsMonitoring alarmsAlarm priority and acknowledgementDisplaying and storing alarmsDDE: exchanging data with ExcelReal-time trendsHistorical trends
10ODBC and Recipe Management8 topics
Creating a new databaseData source and pathDB link creationSQL script functionsThird-party software communicationExporting data to MS ExcelRecipe management in SCADACreating a recipe
11Panel Wiring, Industrial Applications and PLC–SCADA Interfacing10 topics
Control panel design and wiringRelay wiringSelector switch for different modes of controlExercises: panel designingFilling machineBottle fillingConveyor applicationsDrilling machineInterfacing PLC and SCADA in real-time applicationsMonitoring and controlling a process using SCADA
Foundation level
Course on PLC AND SCADA(SIEMENS/ABB)
Learners who want a 64-hour Siemens-focused course with STEP 7, TIA Portal (S7-1200), FBD and WinCC SCADA.
64 hours12 modules · 108 topicsCode LWC176Certificate: Livewire network
12 modules · 108 topics
01Introduction to Industrial Automation7 topics
What industrial automation isApplications of industrial automationHistory of industrial automationTypes of automationNeed for automation in industriesExamples of industrial automationAutomation tools used in industries
02Programmable Logic Controller Basics7 topics
Introduction to the PLCAdvantages of a PLC over other control devicesAutomated environments for various applicationsNeed for PLCs in industrial automationBlock diagram of a PLCInternal architecture and isolation barriersTypes of PLC
03PLC Programming and Ladder Logic9 topics
Introduction to PLC programmingTypes of PLC programming languagesLadder logic conceptDo's and don'ts in ladder logicLatching and unlatchingNeed for push buttons in industryInterlocking and types of interlockingMemory conceptExercises: ladder programs using interlocking and memory
04Siemens S7-300 and STEP 79 topics
Hardware of the S7-300 CPU 313CWorking with STEP 7 SIMATIC ManagerSIMATIC Manager toolbarSTEP 7 addressing modesMemory mappingBit logic operationsComparator operationsTimer and counter blocks in STEP 7Jump instructions
05TIA Portal and S7-120015 topics
Working with TIA Portal V13Hardware configuration and project creationInserting instructions into the user programDownloading the programMemory mappingAnalog and digital function blocksMath operationsMove block for analog valuesConversion functionsWord logic operationsShift and rotate instructionsDB call functionInteger and floating-point functionsProgram control operationsTimer and counter operations
06Function Block Diagram (FBD)4 topics
Introduction to FBDConverting LAD to FBDProgramming logical functions in FBDExercises: timers and counters
07Virtual Simulation and Communication4 topics
Virtual simulationHardware configuration and PG/PC interfaceInterfacing PC and PLC with MPI protocolDownloading and uploading a program
08SCADA and Siemens WinCC Basics12 topics
What SCADA isSCADA architectureHistory of SCADATypes of communication systemsNeed for control and monitoring in industrial automationIntroduction to Siemens WinCCComponents of WinCC flexibleGUI elements of WinCCNew project creationWorking with screensOutput, Object, Properties and Project windowsReference Text, Tools and Script Wizard windows
09Tags, Screen Design and Enable Objects16 topics
Internal and external tagsData types and acquisition cyclesImporting and exporting tagsCreating new connectionsDeveloping screens with the object toolbar and graphics librarySimple objects: line, polyline, polygon, ellipse, text fieldI/O, date-time, graphic I/O and symbolic I/O fieldsGraphic view, button, switch and barMove, rotate, mirror, transparency and alignmentGrouping and ungrouping objectsSlider, clock and status forceSmart client view, HTML browser and user viewGauge, trend view and symbol libraryRecipe view and alarm viewWinCC flexible libraryButtons, switches and faceplates
10Object Animation and Scripts8 topics
General settings: button mode, hotkeys, textProperties: appearance, layout, flashing, securityAnimation: appearance and enable/disable objectDiagonal, horizontal, vertical and direct movementVisibility, size and fillingEvents: click, press, release, activate, deactivate, changeNew script creation and Script WizardText and graphics lists
11Recipes, Alarms and Historical Data7 topics
Recipe creation for paint mixing and soft drink mixingSkipping a process in sequence controlAnalog and discrete alarmsAlarm settings and designing an alarm systemData logs and alarm logsImporting and exporting data to ExcelODBC: new database creation and Excel import/export
12Panel Wiring, Industrial Applications and PLC–SCADA Interfacing10 topics
Control panel design and wiringRelay wiringSelector switch for different modes of controlExercises: panel designingFilling machineBottle fillingConveyor applicationsDrilling machineInterfacing PLC and SCADA in real-time applicationsMonitoring and controlling a process using SCADA
Foundation level
Course on PLC and SCADA
Beginners who want a complete 64-hour PLC and SCADA course, from ladder logic and panel wiring to SCADA screens, alarms, trends and recipes.
64 hours11 modules · 86 topicsCode LWC156Certificate: Livewire network
11 modules · 86 topics
01Introduction to Industrial Automation7 topics
What industrial automation isApplications of industrial automationHistory of industrial automationTypes of automationNeed for automation in industriesExamples of industrial automationAutomation tools used in industries
02Programmable Logic Controller Basics7 topics
Introduction to the PLCAdvantages of a PLC over other control devicesAutomated environments for various applicationsNeed for PLCs in industrial automationBlock diagram of a PLCInternal architecture and isolation barriersTypes of PLC
03PLC Programming and Ladder Logic9 topics
Introduction to PLC programmingTypes of PLC programming languagesLadder logic conceptDo's and don'ts in ladder logicLatching and unlatchingNeed for push buttons in industryInterlocking and types of interlockingMemory conceptExercises: ladder programs using interlocking and memory
04ABB PLC and Control Builder Plus (CODESYS)3 topics
Addressing for ABB PLCHardware configurationWorking with ABB Control Builder Plus (CODESYS)
05Timers, Counters and Program Control4 topics
Types of timers and countersJump conceptSubroutine conceptExercises: ladder programs using timers and counters
06Instructions, Data Handling and PC–PLC Communication9 topics
Sequential input and output instructions (NO, NC, Coil, Set, Reset)Classification of data typesMove and logical functionsComparison instructions (>, <, =, <>, >=, <=)Compute and math instructions (+, −, ×, ÷)Function Block Diagram (FBD)Interfacing PC and PLC with the supported protocolDownloading a ladder programUploading a ladder program
07SCADA and Wonderware InTouch12 topics
What SCADA isSCADA architectureHistory of SCADATypes of communication systemsNeed for control and monitoring in industrial automationWorking with Wonderware InTouchCreating an applicationSetting window propertiesWorking with different windowsDatabase creationTag name creationDesigning a digital and analog process
08Dynamic Properties and Scripts10 topics
BlinkColour changeObject sizeMovementPercent fillValue displayUser inputShow/hide windowScripts and their typesDesigning an industrial process using scripts
09Alarms, Trends and Data Exchange7 topics
Types of alarmsMonitoring alarmsAlarm priority and acknowledgementDisplaying and storing alarmsDDE: exchanging data with ExcelReal-time trendsHistorical trends
10ODBC and Recipe Management8 topics
Creating a new databaseData source and pathDB link creationSQL script functionsThird-party software communicationExporting data to MS ExcelRecipe management in SCADACreating a recipe
11Panel Wiring, Industrial Applications and PLC–SCADA Interfacing10 topics
Control panel design and wiringRelay wiringSelector switch for different modes of controlExercises: panel designingFilling machineBottle fillingConveyor applicationsDrilling machineInterfacing PLC and SCADA in real-time applicationsMonitoring and controlling a process using SCADA
05Choose your level
Which level is right for me?
Choose by the PLC brand you want to work with. The 44-hour Mitsubishi course is the shortest route into PLC and SCADA. The Siemens/Omron course covers two platforms and three software packages, the Siemens/ABB course focuses on STEP 7, TIA Portal and WinCC, and the Honeywell/ABB and general PLC and SCADA courses use ABB Control Builder Plus with Wonderware InTouch. If unsure, pick Siemens, which is very common in Indian plants.
| Programme | Level | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course on PLC & SCADA (MITSUBISHI) Code LWC179 | Foundation | 44 h | Beginners in automation who want a 44-hour course on Mitsubishi FX PLCs with GX Works2 and Wonderware InTouch SCADA. |
| Course on PLC & SCADA(SIEMENS/OMRON) Code LWC178 | Foundation | 64 h | Learners who want 64 hours covering two popular PLC platforms – Siemens (STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC) and Omron (CX-Programmer, CX-Supervisor). |
| Course on PLC AND SCADA (HONEYWELL / ABB) Code LWC184DS | Foundation | 64 h | Learners who want a 64-hour course built on ABB PLC programming with Control Builder Plus (CODESYS) and Wonderware InTouch SCADA. |
| Course on PLC AND SCADA(SIEMENS/ABB) Code LWC176 | Foundation | 64 h | Learners who want a 64-hour Siemens-focused course with STEP 7, TIA Portal (S7-1200), FBD and WinCC SCADA. |
| Course on PLC and SCADA Code LWC156 | Foundation | 64 h | Beginners who want a complete 64-hour PLC and SCADA course, from ladder logic and panel wiring to SCADA screens, alarms, trends and recipes. |
Foundation
Course on · Essential · Certificate · SKEP · Executive DiplomaStart here. Core tools, workflow and a practice project.
Professional
Proficient · ProfessionalIndustry-style exercises, advanced features and a portfolio project.
Master
Advanced · Expert · MastersComplete programmes that combine several tools and a capstone project.
06Hands-on
Projects you will build
You learn by making real deliverables – reviewed by your trainer before certification.
Bottle filling line
Program a PLC to index bottles, fill them for a set time and count them, with a SCADA screen showing the process.
Conveyor sorting
Control a conveyor with sensors, interlocks and timers, and animate it on the SCADA screen.
Drilling machine sequence
Build a step-by-step drilling sequence with safety interlocks and manual/auto selector modes.
Paint or soft drink mixing recipe
Create recipes in SCADA that load different ingredient quantities into the PLC.
Alarm and trend dashboard
Set analog and discrete alarms, log them and show real-time and historical trends exported to Excel.
Relay control panel
Wire a small panel with push buttons, relays and a selector switch for different control modes.
Tools & features covered
Siemens STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager (S7-300)Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200)Siemens WinCCMitsubishi GX Works2 (FX series)Omron CX-Programmer (CP1E)Omron CX-Supervisor and CX-SimulatorABB Control Builder Plus (CODESYS)Wonderware InTouchLadder logic and Function Block DiagramODBC, DDE and Excel data export
Talk to a counsellor about PLC & SCADA
Get the full syllabus PDF, current fee, offers and the next batch date on WhatsApp – usually within minutes during centre hours.
07Careers
Jobs you can apply for after PLC & SCADA
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
PLC Programmer
Writes and tests PLC programs for machines and process lines.
Automation Engineer
Designs, programs and commissions PLC and SCADA systems.
SCADA / HMI Developer
Builds operator screens, alarms, trends and reports.
Commissioning Engineer
Starts up new machines and plants at customer sites and fixes early issues.
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical/Automation)
Keeps automated equipment running and troubleshoots PLC faults.
Control Panel Engineer
Designs and wires control panels and tests them before dispatch.
Instrumentation Technician
Works with sensors, transmitters and the PLC inputs they feed.
Field Service Engineer
Supports customers with installation and servicing of automated machines.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹2–3.8 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹4.5–8 LPA
Senior6+ years₹9–16 LPA
Indicative ranges for India; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Site and commissioning roles often add travel allowances. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
Automotive and auto componentsFood and beveragePharmaceuticalsWater and wastewater treatmentPower generation and utilitiesChemicals and process plantsTextilesPackaging machineryBuilding automationLeather processing
Companies that use these skills
SiemensABB IndiaSchneider Electric IndiaRockwell Automation IndiaMitsubishi Electric IndiaOmron Automation IndiaHoneywell Automation IndiaLarsen & ToubroBHELTata MotorsHyundai Motor IndiaAshok LeylandSaint-Gobain IndiaBritannia IndustriesITCThermax
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
Your career path
1
Trainee / Automation Technician
Wires panels, loads programs and assists senior engineers on site.
2
PLC / SCADA Engineer
Programs and commissions systems for machines or plants.
3
Senior Automation Engineer
Leads projects, reviews logic and handles complex integrations.
4
Project Manager / Automation Lead
Manages automation projects, teams and customer delivery.
Placements
Students placed from our centres
Vignesh K
Service Lab Assistant
Metric Measurement Technologies
Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical
AJ
Aminudeen J
Intern
Aptagrim Consulting Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad
Master Program in Software Development
AC
Ashwini C
Teacher
Springdays CBSE School, Vellore
Course on Python
SB
Shilpa B
Associate Networker, Intern
Selfmade Ecom Pvt. Ltd, Rinex
Internship available: PLC & SCADA internship (20 hours) – a short project-based track for college students.
08How you learn
Classroom, online or both.
Same syllabus and certificate in every mode. Your counsellor confirms the mode based on trainer availability for your batch.
Classroom
Learn in our labs at Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet with your trainer beside you and classmates to build with.
Online
Live sessions from home with the same syllabus, projects and certificate. Good if you cannot travel every day.
Hybrid
Lab days plus online sessions around college or work. The mode depends on trainer availability for your batch.
Certificate
On completing a level and its project assessment, you receive the course certificate of the Livewire network, issued through CareerKraft as the authorised training partner.
Batches & timings
Weekday, weekend and fast-track batches within centre hours (Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Ask for the next start date at your centre.
Fees & EMI
The fee depends on the level and mode. Your counsellor shares the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Why learn at CareerKraft
Authorised partner training
Structured syllabi and certificates from the CADD Centre, Livewire and SynergySBS networks.
Learn by doing
Hands-on lab work and a project assessed before you are certified.
Personal attention
Industry-experienced trainers and batches small enough to ask questions.
Placement support
Resume help, mock interviews and job leads when you are ready – no false promises.
Career guides that include this course
11Where to learn
Learn PLC & SCADA at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
PLC & SCADA in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
Livewire Katpadi
PLC & SCADA in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
Livewire Vellore
PLC & SCADA in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
Livewire Ranipet
Guides about PLC & SCADA
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PLC and SCADA Careers: A Practical Guide to Industrial Automation Jobs
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09FAQ
PLC & SCADA course – your questions answered
12 answers about levels, duration, eligibility, certificate, placement support and fees.
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is PLC and SCADA?
A PLC is an industrial controller that runs machines and processes from a program, usually written in ladder logic. SCADA is software that shows the process on screen and lets operators monitor values, handle alarms, view trends and send commands.
Who can join this course?
EEE, ECE, EIE, mechatronics and mechanical students and graduates, diploma holders, ITI electricians and maintenance engineers can join. A basic understanding of electrical circuits helps.
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.
Which PLC brand should I learn?
Siemens is very widely used in Indian industry and is a safe first choice. Choose Mitsubishi, Omron or ABB if your target company or plant uses that brand; the ladder logic basics are common to all.
Will I work on real PLC hardware?
Programs are written in the manufacturer's software and tested on a PLC or simulator, and the course includes panel and relay wiring practice. Ask your centre about the hardware available in your batch.
Can I learn online or in hybrid mode?
Classroom, online and hybrid modes are offered, depending on trainer availability. Classroom sessions are best for wiring and hardware practice.
Can I attend a demo before joining?
Yes, ask your chosen centre on WhatsApp or phone about a demo or counselling session. They will explain the syllabus for each brand.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On completing the course and assessment, you receive a certificate from Livewire, our training partner.
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.
What is the course fee?
Fees depend on the course you choose. The counsellor at your chosen centre will share the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Do I need a laptop?
No, centre systems are available during class. A Windows laptop helps if you want to practise with simulators at home.
Which centre can I join and what are the timings?
PLC and SCADA courses run at our Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet centres. Centres are open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–6:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
10Keep exploring
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Build connected devices with Arduino, NodeMCU, ESP8266 and Raspberry Pi, send sensor data to the cloud and control things from your phone.
2 levels48 h
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Microcontroller & Embedded C Course
Program 8051, PIC, AVR and ARM7 microcontrollers in embedded C – interface displays, motors and sensors, and connect over UART, I2C, SPI, CAN and wireless.
2 levels64 h
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Robotics Course
Build working robots with Arduino, sensors and motors – and, at the advanced level, learn robot design, programming and industrial automation.
3 levels40–360 h
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Electrical Power System Analysis Course
Understand how power is generated, transmitted and protected, and use ETAP to draw single line diagrams and run load flow, short circuit and protection studies.
2 levels40–64 h
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