Overview
This course provides focused training in integrated instrumentation and control system architecture. It addresses practical requirements encountered in production and processing installations with PLC, DCS and SCADA platforms. Participants explore the technical principles behind reliable decision-making and day-to-day execution. The learning experience uses relevant field examples, guided exercises and technical discussions. The program is intended for engineers, technical specialists, supervisors and related operational personnel. Content depth, case studies and delivery methods can be adapted to the client’s equipment, priorities and participant experience.
Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Describe roles of PLC, DCS, SCADA and field instruments.
- Interpret basic control architecture and signal flow.
- Recognize alarms, interlocks and shutdown functions.
- Apply systematic control loop troubleshooting.
- Explain testing, change control and documentation expectations.
- Identify opportunities to improve system reliability.
Course outline
Control system architecture
- PLC roles
- DCS roles
- SCADA communications
- Field networks
Field integration
- Analog signals
- Digital signals
- Smart instruments
- Control valves
Process protection
- Alarms
- Interlocks
- ESD interfaces
- Functional boundaries
Reliability practices
- Loop testing
- Backup and recovery
- Change management
- Cyber hygiene
Operational performance
- Trend analysis
- Alarm rationalization
- Fault diagnostics
- Commissioning cases
Customised for your team
After you accept the proposal, an online customisation session adapts content, examples and exercises to your participants, standards and equipment.