Automation technology and transformation expert Industry 4.0/5.0 with PLC, EPLAN, C#/C++
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Certificates: Certificate "PLC: Working with Simatic S7 in the TIA Portal"
Certificate "Electrical planning with EPLAN"
C# Developer" certificate
Certificate "C++/Qt Developer"
"Transformation Expert Industry 4.0/5.0 with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification" certificate -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
Transformation Expert Industrie 4.0/5.0 mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation -
Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 32 Weeks
PLC: Working with Simatic S7 in the TIA Portal
System overview (approx. 2 days)
Course objective, course sequence, teaching concept
Key features of the SIMATIC S7 system family
Components of the TIA portal, STEP 7
Hardware (approx. 2 days)
Design and assembly of the automation system
Display and operating elements of the SIMATIC CPU
Addressing and wiring the signal modules
Device configuration in the TIA Portal
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Program (approx. 14 days)
Program processing by the control system
Program test with PLCSIM
Binary operations in FBD LAD IL
Time steps, counters, comparators, accumulator operations
Use of the various block types (OB, FC, FB, DB), program structuring
Data management with data blocks
FB as multi-instance
IEC-compliant blocks
Explanation and use of various organizational blocks
Program language SCL
Project handling (approx. 2 days)
Archiving and migrating projects
Using reference projects
Working with libraries
Converting S7-300 projects to the S7-1500 system
Step chain programming (approx. 5 days)
Step chain representation according to DIN 60848 (Graphcet)
Step chains in FBD
Presentation of sequence control with S7-Graph
Working with S7-Graph
Commissioning and diagnostics/working with the hardware (approx. 5 days)
Establishing a connection to a real CPU
Test tools for system information, troubleshooting and diagnostics
Recognizing and rectifying basic hardware faults
Hardware diagnostic functions of the TIA portal
Software diagnostic functions of the TIA portal
Commissioning a TIA system with software troubleshooting and fault rectification
Analog values (approx. 2 days)
Principle of analog value processing in the SIMATIC S7
Configuring the connection of analog sensors
Evaluating analog measured values in STEP 7
Output of analog values
Updating and documenting projects (approx. 1 day)
Save and document program changes made
TIA Portal tools for documentation
Project work (approx. 5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Electrical planning with EPLAN
EPLAN Basics (approx. 1 day)
Setting up the user interface
Create and manage projects
Define project and user settings
Backing up and restoring projects
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Graphic editing (approx. 8 days)
Create project pages, edit page properties
Creating circuit diagrams, symbol and device-oriented
Using symbols and macros
Creating and dimensioning overview drawings
Using navigators when working with circuit diagrams
Managing EPLAN (approx. 6 days)
Creating and managing symbols and macros
Editing and creating standard sheets and forms
Creating devices and customers in the database
Evaluating circuit diagrams (approx. 3 days)
Creating terminal and cable diagrams
Automatically output parts lists and legends
Create cover sheets and integrate graphics
Project work (approx. 2 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
C# Developer
General basics (approx. 1 day)
Microsoft Visual C# development environment
Architecture of the Microsoft .NET framework and the .NET framework class library
Common Language Runtime (CLR) and garbage collection
C# as a strictly object-oriented programming language
Program structure (data (types) and instructions) and namespaces
Program start (program class with main() routine)
Step-by-step creation of console-based programs
Input/output with the Console class
Basic language concepts (approx. 6 days)
Elementary and composite data types, enumeration types, type conversion
Variables (declaration, initialization, scopes)
Operators (arithmetic, relational, logical, bitwise)
Program control (branches, loops)
arrays
methods
Character strings and their processing
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Object-oriented programming (approx. 8 days)
Basic concepts of object-oriented thinking
Classes as abstractions of concrete objects, encapsulation principle
Structure and elements of classes
Step-by-step creation of own classes
Instantiation and use of objects
Properties, delegates and events
Reference and value types (class vs. struct), boxing
Overloading methods/operators
Inheritance and polymorphism
Overwriting methods, virtual methods and dynamic binding
Abstract classes and interfaces
Windows Forms and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) (approx. 10 days)
Step-by-step creation of Windows Forms and WPF applications
Interface design via Designer and C# code (Windows Forms)
Interface design via Designer and eXtensible Application Markup Language XAML (WPF)
Event-based program flow (events and event handlers)
Use of control elements (for design and runtime)
Processing graphical elements and images
User-defined controls (user controls)
Further topics (approx. 5 days)
Error handling (exceptions) and debugging techniques
Polymorphic and generic containers in .NET
Iterators (interface IEnumerable and 'foreach' loop)
File access
Class libraries (Dynamic Link Libraries DLLs)
Database access (ADO.NET)
Generic programming (Reflection)
Multithreading
LINQ (Language INtegrated Query)
Project work (approx. 10 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
C++/Qt developer
Basic language concepts (approx. 5 days)
Elementary and composite data types, enumeration types, type conversion
Variables (declaration, initialization, scopes)
Operators (arithmetic, relational, logical, bitwise)
Program control (allocations, loops)
Functions
General basics (approx. 4 days)
Basic understanding of IDEs, compilers, linkers
What is and is not possible with C++
Variables
Literals/constants/variables
Operators/binding strength/L+R values
Loops (for, while)
Branches (if, switch)
Streams (console/file input/output)
A container from the standard library
Structure and compilation of programs
Classes and methods (constructors, destructors)
Functions (passing arguments)
Function overloading (same function names for similar tasks)
Default arguments
Inline expansion for functions
Object libraries: IOStream
Input (streams)
Output (streams)
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Language concepts in the C++ standard (ISO/IEC 14882) (approx. 3 days)
Arrays and (dynamic) memory structures, iterators
Pointer (arithmetic), references, function pointers
Character strings and their processing
Object-oriented programming (approx. 8 days)
Basic concepts of object-oriented thinking
Class diagrams, classes as abstractions of concrete objects, encapsulation principle
Structure and elements of classes
Step-by-step creation of own classes
Instantiation and use of objects
Overloading methods/operators
Templates (class and function templates)
Inheritance and polymorphism
Overwriting methods, virtual methods and dynamic binding
Abstract classes
Qt basics (approx. 3 days)
Library modules and Qt tools
Development: Qt Creator IDE, Qt Assistant, Qt Designer, Qt Linguist, Qt Confiq
Multilingualism and localization
Unicode support and codes
Signal slot concept (approx. 1 day)
Connecting signals with slots
Implementing signals and slots
AutoConnection, DirectConnection,
QueuedConnection
Objects in Qt (approx. 3 days)
Object management trees
Window programming
Layout management
Meta-Object System
Memory Management
Event Handling
GUI techniques (approx. 4 days)
QWidget class and nesting
GUI programming with QtDesigner
Qt Quick and QML (Qt Meta-Object Language)
QPainter, variants of data drawing,
2D transformations
Status bar, toolbar, dockbar
Dialog variants and simple input widgets
Scroll and splitter widgets
Drag & drop support
Supporting techniques (approx. 2 days)
Printing under Qt
Qt container classes and iteration forms
SQL accesses and SQL models
Inter-thread communication and synchronization
Multimedia (approx. 2 days)
Application Navigation
Life-Cycle
Native API Access
Localization and positioning
Project work (approx. 5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Transformation Expert Industry 4.0/5.0 with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
Introduction to Industry 4.0/Industry 5.0 (approx. 2 days)
Industrial revolutions and development stages
From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 - differentiation, similarities, technological bridges
Focus on people (role, importance, responsibility)
Current trends in the industry
Maturity models and company diagnosis
Key technologies Industry 4.0/5.0 (approx. 3 days)
Collaborative robotics (cobots), human-machine collaboration
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
Sensor technology and M2M communication
Human-machine assistance systems and XR
Digital infrastructure and data management
Blockchain in the supply chain
Introduction to digital twins and smart factory components
Artificial intelligence in the human-centered world of work (approx. 2.5 days)
The role of humans in digital change
Generative AI and machine learning in industrial processes
Ergonomic support through assistance systems
Human decision-making authority despite automation
Upskilling and reskilling
Self-organization, empowerment and digital leadership
Internet of Things and Services (approx. 2 days)
From IoT to AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things)
Intelligent and sustainable smart services
Edge analytics and the role of autonomous systems
Legal framework and data security (approx. 3 days)
DSGVO, BDSG, IT security law
KRITIS and cyber security
AI Act and Green Deal in the industrial context
Labor law for the protection of employees
Industry 4.0-ready maintenance
Ethics and psychosocial aspects (approx. 1.5 days)
Fairness, transparency, decision logic in AI
Responsibility and control mechanisms
Inclusion and diversity
Psychosocial effects of technological transformation
Digital transformation and agile value creation (approx. 3 days)
Digitalization of industrial processes (horizontal/vertical)
Change management 4.0 and 5.0 in comparison
Agile systems, lean and smart production
Phase plan for the implementation of transformation projects
Project work, certification preparation and certification exam "Transformation Expert Industry 4.0/5.0 with TÜV Rheinland certified qualification" (approx. 3 days)
Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.
After this course, you will understand the interaction of the TIA components. You will be able to modify and adapt existing STEP 7 programs and systematically diagnose and rectify hardware and software faults in a simple TIA system.
You will also learn how to use the new EPLAN drawing environment. This includes the drawing of circuit diagrams in the areas of device, machine, plant and building technology. After the course, you will also be able to evaluate these plans and document electrical systems and devices.
You will also learn how to work confidently with the object-oriented programming language C#.
You are also proficient in programming with C ++, one of the most widely used programming languages in the world.
You will also be able to understand transformation processes according to the principles of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, classify relevant technologies and legal frameworks (e.g. AI Act, GDPR) and implement digitalization strategies in your own company. You take sustainability, ethics and security into account and actively shape the impact on the organization, employees and processes.
People with a degree in engineering, electrical engineers, automation specialists, mechatronics engineers, technicians, master craftsmen and specialists with relevant professional experience.
Programmers with knowledge of C++ can also be employed in both system and application programming. Typical fields of application in system programming are operating systems, embedded systems, virtual machines, drivers and signal processors.
In addition, specialists in the field of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 will not only find employment in large industrial companies, but also in smaller and medium-sized companies. After the course, you can provide meaningful proof of your new skills with a TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).