Mechatronics Servicing NC II
In-person Training
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a trainee/student on core competencies such as; Installation, configuration and adjustment of mechatronics devices in accordance with the industry standards. It includes basic competencies such as; participate in workplace communication, work in team environment, practice career professionalism and practice occupational health and safety procedures.
It also includes common competencies such as; use hand tools, perform mensuration and calculation, prepare and interpret technical drawing, apply quality standards, perform computer operations and terminate and connect electrical wiring and electronic circuits.
Entry Requirements
Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:
- Can communicate orally and in writing
- Can perform basic mathematical computations
- Can recognize abstract and 3-dimensional figures
- Must be mentally fit
- With good moral character
By the end of this training, the participants will be able to:
- Read and interpret work instruction according to the installation job requirements
- Identify tools, equipment testing devices and materials needed for installation
- Identify the PPE and OHS policies and procedures required for the installation job
- Install mechatronics devices
- Conduct test on the installed mechatronics devices
- Read and interpret work instruction according to the configuration and adjustment job requirements
- Identify tools, equipment testing devices and materials needed for configuration and adjustment
- Identify the PPE and OHS policies and procedures required for the configuration and adjustment job
- Configure and adjust mechatronics devices according to standard operating procedures
- Conduct test on the configured and adjusted mechatronics devices
DAY 1: ORIENTATION, SAFETY & FUNDAMENTALS
- Course orientation, objectives, expectations
- Introduction to mechatronics & automation systems
- Overview of devices: electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, sensors
- Basic electrical principles & maintenance concepts
- Safety procedures in installation & configuration
- Introduction to tools, equipment, and workspace preparation
DAY 2: TOOLS, WIRING & MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY
- Proper use of hand tools & measuring instruments
- Interpreting technical drawings & specifications
- Electrical wiring principles and standards
- Hands-on: basic wiring of mechatronics devices
- Mechanical assembly procedures
- Practical task: assemble a simple mechatronics system
DAY 3: PNEUMATICS, SENSORS & INSTALLATION INTEGRATION
- Pneumatic systems: components & functions
- Practical: installing pneumatic cylinders and tubing
- Sensors overview (proximity, limit, etc.)
- Practical: sensor installation & position calibration
- Integration of mechanical, electrical & pneumatic systems
- Initial system testing & basic troubleshooting
DAY 4: PLC PROGRAMMING & SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
- Overview of configuration process
- PLC fundamentals & basic programming concepts
- Delta PLC programming (sequential & logical control)
- HMI basics and introduction
- Configuring pneumatic & motor drive parameters
- Practical: writing and simulating PLC programs
- Debugging and fine-tuning system behavior
DAY 5: ADVANCED APPLICATIONS, TESTING & INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
- Focus: Real-world application + evaluation
- Advanced PLC programming concepts
- System integration testing & calibration
- Troubleshooting installation and configuration issues
- Practical: complete system setup (installation + programming)
- Final hands-on assessment
- Peer review, feedback, and improvement recommendations
- Course wrap-up
Engr. Rafael A. Dimaculangan, ECE
Training Manager and Program Development Head
PAMAV Training Institute and Technology Center, Inc.
He is currently the Training Manager and Head of Program Development at PAMAV Training Institute and Technology Center Inc. He previously worked as a University Researcher at Jose Rizal University and as an Energy Research and Program Development Engineer and Program Manager at Meralco Power Academy.
He is an Electronics Engineer specializing in Mechatronics Systems and Instrumentation & Process Control, with professional experience as a Senior Automation Engineer (PLC Programmer), Technical Manager, and Project Manager in various technology and engineering firms.
He earned his Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the Technological University of the Philippines and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Engineering Management at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. He has also served as a Professor at National University–Manila and Far Eastern University College of Engineering.
He is a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Energy Auditor, with experience in energy systems, automation, research, project management, and technical training.