Small PLC Systems · Foundation
Legacy-to-Micro Foundations
Connect small-PLC hardware, inputs and outputs to the ladder logic that controls them.
CIC-SP-101 · 5-day course
The entry point to the Small PLC pathway — core PLC concepts and hands-on ladder-logic fundamentals, bridging from legacy small PLCs to current Allen-Bradley micro platforms.
View course fee and dates- Duration
- 5 days, hands-on
- Platform
- Small PLC Systems — SLC 500, MicroLogix and Micro800
- Pathway
- Foundation · Level 101
- Location
- Sydney
- Certificate
- CIC certificate of completion
- Software progression
- RSLogix 500 → Connected Components Workbench (CCW) → FactoryTalk Design Workbench (FTDW)
The controller families describe the stream. Equipment and software used are specific to each course; ask CIC which controllers and software you’ll use.
Who it is for
Does this course fit your work?
- Electricians and technicians new to PLCs
- Tradespeople working around small Allen-Bradley PLCs who want structured fundamentals
- Anyone preparing for the maintenance or programming pathways
Small PLC Systems
SLC 500, MicroLogix and Micro800
CIC’s legacy-to-micro training stream brings together Allen-Bradley SLC 500 and MicroLogix systems with the Micro800 controller family. Choose this stream if you or your team maintain these controllers, or want to develop skills for working with them.
The training progression starts with RSLogix 500 for SLC 500 and MicroLogix, then moves to Connected Components Workbench (CCW) and FactoryTalk Design Workbench (FTDW) for supported Micro800 controllers.
Before you start
No previous PLC experience is assumed. Electrical fundamentals and general familiarity with industrial control gear help.
Maintaining existing machinery and developing applications are separate pathways. Compare the pathways if your responsibilities differ.
Choose your platform first, then the course level that matches your experience and responsibilities. You do not need to complete the Small PLC stream before starting Logix.
Not sure which stream fits? Tell CIC the PLC model or software used on your site and we’ll help you choose.
Practical outcomes
What you will practise
- Identify small PLC hardware, power, I/O and communications on a dedicated trainer station
- Read and interpret core ladder-logic instructions the way they appear in real machines
- Connect field devices and prove I/O from the field device back to the controller
- Work through progressive exercises that set up the maintenance and programming pathways
Why this is useful at work
For you as a learner
Build a starting framework for reading ladder logic and proving I/O before moving into maintenance or programming.
For your maintenance or engineering team
Give staff a common small-PLC baseline before more specialised maintenance or programming training.
Practical learning
Connect the logic to the equipment
Work through the course outcomes using progressive ladder-logic exercises and practical trainer work. Relate the application to its inputs, outputs and connected devices, with opportunities to discuss your approach with the instructor.
Contact CIC to discuss the detailed course outline and preparation for your chosen level.
Where to next
CIC-SP-M201
Maintenance and Ladder InterpretationCIC-SP-P201
Application ProgrammingTalk through your training needs with CIC
CIC provides PLC programming, automation fault finding and industrial electrical support. Tell us the systems you work with and the tasks you want to practise so we can discuss the right course and starting level.
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Useful course questions
What knowledge should I have before attending?
No previous PLC experience is assumed. Electrical fundamentals and general familiarity with industrial control gear help.
Which software is relevant to this pathway?
The training progression starts with RSLogix 500 for SLC 500 and MicroLogix, then moves to Connected Components Workbench (CCW) and FactoryTalk Design Workbench (FTDW) for supported Micro800 controllers. The controller families describe the stream. Equipment and software used are specific to each course; ask CIC which controllers and software you’ll use.
What should I bring and how should I prepare?
Discuss laptop requirements, software access, venue details and daily times with CIC before booking. Bring a description of the tasks you want to practise; check permission before sharing any employer's program or equipment information.
Can my employer book me or several team members?
Yes. Individuals and employers can register for the same public course. Choose Individual booking or Company booking on the registration form. CIC reviews course fit and sends the booking invoice or payment link.
What certificate is provided?
The course provides a CIC certificate of completion. This is a practical skills course, not a nationally recognised qualification or a licence to carry out electrical work.
Does submitting a registration confirm my booking?
No. CIC first reviews course fit and sends the booking invoice or payment link. Your place is secured when the required booking deposit is received. Joining a waitlist does not reserve a place.
Course fee and what's included
AUD $3,245.00 per person
Includes GST. $2,950.00 ex GST + $295.00 GST.
- Instructor-led training
- Trainer-equipment use during training
- Course materials
- CIC certificate of completion
A 30% booking deposit is required on acceptance. The remaining balance must be paid before the training day.
Submitting a registration does not pay the deposit or confirm a place. CIC reviews course fit and sends the booking invoice or payment link; your place is secured when the required deposit is received.
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Course dates and booking status
Request an available date for CIC-SP-101.
Tell CIC your experience and preferred timing to discuss the next delivery.
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Not sure which level fits? Tell us the PLC systems you work with, your experience and the tasks you want to handle.
Call about this course+61 452 642 207
Enquire
Request available course date
If no listed date suits, tell CIC about your experience and training goals for CIC-SP-101.
Booking for your team? Tell us how many people need training, the PLC platforms on your site and the skills you want them to develop.