The course description of this unit is to enable the development of elementary knowledge and skills required for:
SCADA is the acronym for supervisory control and data acquisition, a computer system for gathering and analysing real time data. SCADA systems are used to monitor and control a plant or equipment in industries such as telecommunications, water and waste control, energy, oil and gas refining and transportation.

SCADA Training is an advancement of PLC training where students are trainee on how to incorporate their knowledge of PLC's and basic automation to build, maintain and troubleshoot large-scale computer systems for monitoring conditions in a plant, factory or process.

The training teaches students to build and maintain systems unique to specific experiences and workplaces, and uses advance training kits incorporating the latest software, design tools, sensors and instruments.

The overall purpose of this unit is to introduce SCADA to students at Certificate level and provide them with an understanding that will enable students to apply it in the real world.