The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) and George Brown College (GBC), one of Canada’s leading experiential learning institutions, are launching the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician Certificate Programme for manufacturing companies in Guyana. The Government of Guyana, through GOAL, will manage the programme. PLC training is crucial for industrial automation, helping to enhance efficiency and reduce costs by providing seamless control and monitoring of machinery and processes.
An inaugural cohort of 43 practitioners has been selected by their employers to participate in this programme. GBC’s key priorities include engaging and building international connections that contribute to skills development and a better future for learners. The training began in August 2023 and allows manufacturing practitioners in Guyana to learn and receive instructional support from GBC’s dedicated online student support centre. The programme provides theory and hands-on experience on PLC systems through simulation labs and computer-based testing. It will also cover essential manufacturing industry topics, including PLC hardware and software, ladder logic programming, fundamental troubleshooting techniques, system integration, and machinery maintenance.
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