Small PLC Systems · Programming and Development
CIC-SP-P201 — Application Programming
The programming-pathway entry for small Allen-Bradley PLCs — writing complete, working machine applications from specification through to tested code.
- Duration
- 5 days, hands-on
- Pathway
- Programming and Development — Level 201
- Platform
- Small PLC Systems
- Software progression (Small PLC Systems)
- RSLogix 500 → Connected Components Workbench → FactoryTalk Design Workbench
- Location
- Sydney — private on-site delivery by arrangement
- Certificate
- CIC certificate of completion
Who it's for
Who should attend
- Electricians and technicians moving from maintaining PLCs to programming them
- Engineers starting structured small-PLC development
Before you start
Recommended prior knowledge
Recommended: CIC-SP-101 or equivalent PLC fundamentals.
Not sure this is the right level? Send an enquiry and we'll recommend the best starting point for your experience.
Practical outcomes
What you'll practise
- Develop a working application from a functional description
- Structure ladder logic so machines are safe to operate and easy to maintain
- Configure I/O and controller settings for a small-PLC application
- Test and prove programs against fault scenarios on a dedicated trainer station
Everything is practised hands-on with one student per dedicated trainer station — progressive ladder-logic exercises and fault-finding scenarios based on industrial applications, with small classes and direct instructor support. Request the full day-by-day outline when you enquire.
Pathway
Your place in the programming and development pathway
Stage 1 · CIC-SP-P201 · This course
Application Programming
Stage 2 · CIC-SP-P301
Advanced Ladder and Reusable DesignStage 3 · CIC-SP-P401
Integrated Micro Systems and Modernisation
Dates & availability
Course dates and booking status
Dates for this course are arranged on enquiry.
Tell us your preferred timing below and CIC will provide options for the next CIC-SP-P201 delivery.
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Enquire about CIC-SP-P201
If no listed date suits, tell CIC about your experience and training goals. CIC will provide available dates and next steps.
FAQ
PLC training FAQs
Which course should I start with?
If you're new to PLCs, start with the Foundation course for your platform — CIC-SP-101 for Small PLC Systems or CIC-LX-101 for Logix Systems. From there, choose the Maintenance and Troubleshooting pathway if your job is keeping plant running, or the Programming and Development pathway if you'll be writing and structuring PLC applications. If you're unsure, send an enquiry and we'll recommend a starting point.
How is the training delivered?
All courses are hands-on and run on dedicated desktop trainer stations — one student per station, no sharing. Exercises are progressive ladder-logic and fault-finding tasks based on industrial applications, with small classes and direct instructor support.
Which PLC platforms and software do the courses cover?
The catalogue is built around Allen-Bradley. Small PLC Systems courses progress through RSLogix 500, Connected Components Workbench and FactoryTalk Design Workbench; Logix Systems courses progress from RSLogix 5000 to Studio 5000.
Where is the training held?
Courses run in Sydney, with venue details confirmed when you book. Private plant training can be delivered at your site, built around your own equipment, programs and maintenance problems.
When are the next course dates?
Every published date shows its current registration status. An open shared week can be selected for an eligible Maintenance and Troubleshooting course; once assigned, it appears only for that course. CIC reviews course fit and sends the invoice or payment link. A place is secured when the required deposit is received. Foundation and programming course dates are arranged on enquiry.
How much does a course cost?
Pricing depends on the course and whether it's an individual place, a company booking or private on-site delivery. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with current pricing and options.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — participants receive a CIC certificate of completion.
Can training be tailored to our plant?
Yes. The Private Plant Training Programme is customised around your equipment, your programs and the maintenance problems your team actually faces, delivered on site where practical.