Controls, (PLC) Programming Logic, and the NEC & Safety -- Online Course -- 4 credit hours

Color Key

  • Words in Blue, italicized, and underlined are links you can click to the page described.  >>>>>>Arrows indicate the direction the link will move through the chapter.
  • Words in Dark Red indicate emphasis or reference material.
  • (Words in bright Red and parenthesis refer to pictures or slideshows on the current page)
  • 50 questions
  • 70% to pass 
  • Receive credit for each course once every 3 years.
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PLC Programming Test
Don't pay until you pass the test!  Retake as often as you like. After payment clears, your Certificate will be emailed and your credit hours will be reported to the board.
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To Receive Credits

Reference Material

  • National Electric Code 2017
  • NFPA Code 29 "Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery"
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1926 & 1910
 www.OSHA.gov/publications/mach_SafeGuard/checklist.html​

Chapters

Chapter One -- Introduction.  Explains the focus of this course and definitions of controls and control circuits.
Chapter  Two -- Overcurrent Protection.  Discusses overcurrent protection for control conductors and control transformers.
Chapter Three -- Control Panels.   Wiring and positioning of controls inside control panels will be examined.  It will also discuss what should be marked on the exterior of control panels and marking definitions.
Chapter Four -- Industrial Machinery.  Examples of Industrial Machinery and the requirements. It will also cover Marking and Grounding requirements for Industrial Machinery.
​Chapter Five -- E-Stop Circuits and Safety Circuits.  Discuss E-stop circuits and safety requirements for control circuits.
Chapter Six -- Introduction to PLCs.  Introduces you to basic PLC controls and requirements.  
Chapter Seven -- OSHA Guarding of Motors & Machines.   In addition to the NEC, there are other guidelines that pertain to the safeguarding of motors and machines.