Process Automation & Control Optimization (PACO)
The Process Automation & Control Optimization (PACO) course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical competence in industrial automation, instrumentation, PLC programming, SCADA systems, process control and optimisation. The programme also introduces industrial cybersecu...
About this qualification
The Process Automation & Control Optimization (PACO) course offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical competence in industrial automation, instrumentation, PLC programming, SCADA systems, process control and optimisation. The programme also introduces industrial cybersecurity, HMI design and Industry 4.0 integration.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Process Automation Fundamentals
- Control-System Architecture
- Sensors and Actuators
- Industrial Instrumentation
- Feedback-Control Systems
- SCADA Architecture
- Industrial Process Monitoring
- Modbus Communication
- Profibus
- Ethernet/IP
- OPC and Industrial Connectivity
- PLC Programming
- Ladder Logic
- Function Block Diagrams
- Structured Text Awareness
- PID Control and Tuning
- Advanced Process-Control Strategies
- Process Optimisation
- Industrial Cybersecurity
- IEC 62443 Awareness
- HMI Design
- Alarm Management
- Industry 4.0 Technologies
- IoT and Predictive Analytics
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Automation Engineers
- Automation Technicians
- Process-Control Specialists
- Instrumentation Personnel
- Industrial Engineers
- Manufacturing, Energy and Oil and Gas Professionals
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop advanced automation competence.
- Strengthen PLC and SCADA skills.
- Improve process-control knowledge.
- Develop industrial communication competence.
- Improve HMI and cybersecurity awareness.
- Support process optimisation and Industry 4.0 integration.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical laboratory assessment and project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers, PLC/SCADA programming tasks and applied project work.
- Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 practical assessment and 1 project submission.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 5–6 days (40–45 hours total).
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