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What does the PLC Technician II program cost and what payment options are available?

The total cost of the PLC Technician II Program is $1800. There are two payment options.

Option 1 -

Full Registration: $1800
Students register and pay for the complete program at one time.

Option 2 -

Pay-As-You-Go Registration
Initial registration is $450 (includes the web-based curriculum, laboratory simulation and Module 1) and registration for each of the remaining 18 modules is $75/module. Students may register for one or more modules at any time.

Is the program credit bearing?

The program is offered as a not-for-credit program.

Are there prerequisites for the PLC Technician program?

Students entering this program must have a high school diploma with credits at, or above, the general level or hold an equivalent mature student status. PLC experience is also helpful, but not essential.

Does the program have a specific start and end date?

The program is an open enrolment program and designed to fit into your schedule not ours, so you can start at your convenience, work at your own pace, and take one year to complete the program.

How long does it take to complete the Certificate program?

The average completion time is approximately 28-32 weeks of part-time study. The flexible computer-based modules are designed to fit into your schedule, not ours, so you can work at your own pace to complete the program.

Are there exams and how are they written?

Yes, each module has an exam. The exams are written online using a computer-based testing package. A timed, 90 minute exam is taken to confirm a student's mastery of the material in each module. The exams are downloaded by the student from our web site, completed by the student and then returned to us electronically for grading.

What is the passing grade for the program?

You must obtain a 70% or higher to successfully complete each module of a program.

Do I ever have to physically attend the college?

No, this program is offered entirely by distance education.

What's included in the Interactive Learning Package?

The Interactive Learning Package includes

  • Web-based curriculum material
  • Lab simulation software
  • Software user manual
  • Tutorial and Technical Support
  • Access to additional online program resources
  • Online Testing 
How do I access the program material?

Our program curriculum products are  available by direct download. Once a registration is confirmed, we will provide new students with a download link from which to download and install the web-based curriculum software.

What kind of technical and tutorial support is offered?

While enrolled, students receive technical and tutorial support from the program's Student Support Center. The Student Support Center is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am until 10:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm (EST) and can be contacted by calling 1-844-223-6347 or by email at info@wcc-gbc.com.We also have dedicated Discussion Forums, where students can direct specific questions to our online tutor, seek assistance from and interact with other students, and view tutorials and previous discussion threads about difficult program content.

How do you obtain hands-on-experience with this program?

The program uses a state-of-the-art simulator, PLCLogix 5000, which acts as a real world tool. With the simulator you can design, test and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic circuits.

Does this program have industry recognition?

The certificate programs were created in direct response to requests from industry. The programs were developed to meet the emerging requirements of industry and to provide the highest quality education and relevant training to students

What computer hardware and software is needed to complete the program?

Students must have access to a personal computer with the following minimum configuration:

  • Intel Core i3, i5, i7, AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or equivalent processor for AT/PLC/PLCII/RT
  • Intel Pentium or equivalent processor for ET/EM/EV
  • 4GB RAM AT/PLC/PLCII/RT
  • 2GB RAM for ET/EM/EV
  • 500 MB available disk space
  • Windows7/Windows 8/ Windows 8.1/ Windows 10/Windows 11
  • 32 and 64 bit compatible
  • Internet Access
  • Email Account

Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.

What computer hardware and software is needed to complete the program?

Students must have access to a personal computer with the following minimum configuration:

  • Intel Core i3, i5, i7, AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or equivalent processor for AT/PLC/PLCII/RT
  • Intel Pentium or equivalent processor for ET/EM/EV
  • 4GB RAM AT/PLC/PLCII/RT
  • 2GB RAM for ET/EM/EV
  • 500 MB available disk space
  • Windows 8/ Windows 8.1/ Windows 10/Windows 11
  • 32 and 64 bit compatible
  • Internet Access
  • Email Account

Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.

What is the Honor System Policy?

Once enrolled in the program, you are responsible for obeying and supporting an honor system that prohibits lying, cheating, or stealing in relation to the academic practices of Westchester Community College . The honor systems also required you to refrain from conduct that significantly impairs the welfare or the educational opportunities of others in the Westchester Community College community. You are expected to do your own work in all aspects of your program.

Should I enrol in the PLC or PLC Technician II program?

The answer depends on your specific needs and goals regarding the training. We do recommend taking the first PLC program if you have little or no background in PLCs, but the first program is not a prerequisite for PLC Technician II.  PLC II is more challenging to learn since it uses tag-based addressing versus traditional IO addressing found in most other PLCs. traditional IO addressing found in most other PLCs.

Contact a Program Consultant toll-free at 1-844-223-6347 to help you decide which program will best fit your needs.

What is the difference between the PLC Technician program and the PLC Technician II program?

The PLC Technician program provides a introduction to PLCs and is a foundation to PLCs in manufacturing. It includes a lab simulator, PLCLogix 500 that emulates the Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) Logix 500 series PLC control software. The PLC Technician II program provides a more advanced study of PLCs in manufacturing and its simulator emulates Rockwell’s 5000 series of PLC hardware and software.

What kind of Certificate is issued upon successful completion of program exams?

Upon successful completion of each of the Automation, Electronics, Electromechanical, Electric Vehicle, Robotics, PLC or PLC Technician II Programs a Certificate of Completion will be issued by Westchester Community College

What is the withdrawal, drop and refund policy for this program?

To receive a tuition refund, a student must provide the Distance Education Support Services Center with a written Request to Withdraw letter no later than ten business days after receiving the module materials. There will be a $20 administration fee charged, per module, to process the refund.
Please note that there is no refund on the program web-based curriculum material. Please also note that the textbook cannot be returned for a refund.

Allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing and mail delivery of tuition refund cheque. If you do not receive your tuition refund cheque within six weeks of submitting your Request to Withdraw letter please contact the Distance Education Support Services Center toll-free at 1-844-223-6347.

Please include the following information in a Request to Withdraw letter:
1.    Name
2.    Student Number
3.    Module Registration Number
4.    Reason for withdrawal
5.    Signature

A Request to Withdraw refund request letter should be emailed to Westchester Community College at info@wcc-gbc.com

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