PLC and SCADA Systems Maintenance for Plant Technicians
Modern African plants rely on programmable controllers and supervisory systems that few maintenance teams feel confident troubleshooting when a line stops. This programme builds practical skills in diagnosing input and output faults, reading ladder logic, and restoring communication between controllers, drives and operator screens. Delegates learn to work safely around live control systems and to keep production moving during electrical disturbances common on the continent.
What you will be able to do
Describe how PLC and SCADA architectures control typical process and production plant.
Trace input and output faults using diagnostic indicators and controller status data.
Interpret basic ladder logic and function block programs to isolate a stopped sequence.
Restore communication links between controllers, drives and operator interface screens.
Apply safe working practices when fault finding on energised control panels.
Record control system faults and fixes so recurring problems can be eliminated.
Course outline
01PLC and SCADA architecture for maintenance staff
02Input and output modules and field wiring faults
03Reading ladder logic and function blocks
04Diagnostic tools and controller status indicators
05Communication networks and screen faults
06Safe fault finding on live control panels
07Backups, program versions and change records
08Structured control system troubleshooting practice
Who should attend
Instrumentation technicians, electricians, control technicians and maintenance artisans who fault find on automated production or process plant.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Online
3
US$900
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.