An electrical engineer, Ahmad is working on Sydney’s Westconnex.
After seeing the increasing role PLCs play behind the scenes in controlling technology, he decided to boost his PLC skills by enrolling at TAFE NSW Ultimo.
While PLCs aren’t commonly known, they are vital components in most modern industrial automation. PLCs control the automation process in the machinery used for production plants, manufacturing, traffic light controls, packaging machines, lifts, escalators, and more.
“This course means I didn’t need to buy the expensive software or a PLC to practice on at home. The equipment we use at TAFE is the same equipment we use in the industry,” Mr Aslam said.
“What I’m learning helps my day-to-day work a lot, but it has also boosted my career prospects. I added my PLC credentials to my resume, and those were skills that helped me get my contract renewed, so I’m thankful and It’s a bonus the course is free.”
Details: tafensw.edu.au.
