In-Person Hands-On PLC Training - Helping You Become a Better Technician

One Student Per Station. Instruction from Real-World Integrators. Our Roanoke, VA labs are designed for technicians who require intensive, direct, and hands-on instruction to bridge the gap between software theory and factory floor reality.

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We maintain small class sizes and a strict 1:1 student-to-trainer ratio to ensure every participant gets the individual attention needed to solve complex automation problems. From our signature 5-day intensives to specialized seminars, you’ll gain the practical skills employers actually demand.

Foundational

Start Here: Mandatory Foundation

PLC-101: The Skilled PLC Technician

Stop standing in front of a down machine wondering what to do. Gain the hands-on skills to open any control panel and fix it with confidence.

  • Stop guessing. Wire and test with total confidence.
  • Slash downtime by finding faults in minutes.
  • Master the gear found in every modern factory.
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Advanced Logic

High-Level Integration

PLC-203: Studio 5000 Advanced

Stop being limited by the local control panel. Gain the skills to troubleshoot complex, plant-wide faults across Studio 5000 logic, industrial networks, and Ignition SCADA systems

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SCADA-101

Build the Ignition SCADA skills to visualize real-time data, log historical trends, and provide the plant-wide IIoT connectivity that bridges the gap between the PLC and the Enterprise.

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PLC-201: Advanced Troubleshooting

Eliminate the frustration of network downtime. Configure industrial EtherNet/IP and produced/consumed tags while deploying proactive diagnostics that pinpoint system faults before they stop production.

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PLC-102: Skills Refresher

Maintain your technical edge with a full day of unrestricted lab time to sharpen your wiring, communication, and troubleshooting skills on a complete range of industrial PLC and motor control hardware.

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Specialized

PID and Kinetix Servos

PID and Kinetix Session

Advanced PID, Kinetix motion, and collaborative logic development for professional automation control.

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Sensor Training

Selection, wiring, and calibration of inductive, ultrasonic, and laser sensors for industrial applications.

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Pneumatics Training

Improve your fluid power and actuator control with live SMC product showcases and PLC integration.

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Machine Safeguarding Seminar

Comprehensive training on safety standards, risk assessment, and implementing reliable safeguarding control systems.

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Why Train With TW Controls?

  • One Student Per Station: You learn with your hands, not a projector. Every student gets a dedicated industrial trainer—no sharing.

  • Industrial Grade Hardware: We don't use simulation or banana plugs. You practice on the exact components and wiring standards found on the factory floor.

  • Real-World Troubleshooting: Our instructors are active integrators. We focus on reducing downtime and fixing machines, not just reading manuals.

Location and Logistics

  • Roanoke, Virginia Training Center All in-person classes are held at our facility in Roanoke, VA.

  • Travel: We are conveniently located near the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

  • Lodging: Several hotels are within a 5-10 minute drive of the lab. We can provide a list of recommended accommodations upon request.