Further education course for teachers and trainers who prepare skilled workers and professionals for integrated industrial production, maintenance and automation systems.
Training in Industrial Mechatronics
Further Education Course
Technical Trainer in Industrial Mechatronics
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. Michael Gessler
Institute Technology and Education (ITB)
Phone 0421 - 218 66330
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Scope:
The further education course “Trainer in Industrial Mechatronics” supports the introduction and implementation of the qualification Industrial Mechatronics in Namibia.
Industrial Mechatronics responds to changing requirements in industrial work processes. Modern production, maintenance and automation environments combine mechanical, electrical, electronic, information-technology and control-related components within integrated technical systems. The course therefore connects technical foundations, industrial control and system integration with vocational didactics, curriculum implementation and standards-based learning and work assignments.
The programme is oriented towards the Unit Standards for Industrial Mechatronics Levels 2 to 4 in Namibia and draws on international comparative work with German and South African training structures. The official University of Bremen programme structure comprises three compulsory modules with a total of 12 ECTS credit points.
The course is conducted by Faculty 12, Pedagogy and Educational Sciences, in cooperation with the Institute Technology and Education (ITB) and the Academy for Continuing Education of the University of Bremen.
Target group and didactical approach:
The course is aimed at teachers at vocational schools in Namibia with a focus on electrical engineering, information technology, metal technology or a related professional field. It is also relevant for trainers from Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) who are involved in the introduction of Industrial Mechatronics in the Namibian TVET system.
The didactical approach combines the development of technical competence with the development of training competence. Participants learn to translate occupational standards into action-oriented learning and work assignments, to develop teaching materials, to organise collaborative and self-directed learning processes and to reflect on quality-assured implementation at their own institutions.
A central didactical element is the use of integrated mechatronics training systems, such as the Modular Action-Oriented Realistic System Integration (M.A.R.S.I.) approach. Such systems make it possible to connect programming, robotics, PLCs, electric motors, conveyor technology, pneumatics, wiring, electronic circuitry and system documentation within realistic learning situations.
Moduls and Content:
Vocational Didactics and Teaching Methodology:
- Introduction to action-oriented and competence-based teaching in TVET.
- Learning and work assignments as a method for connecting occupational standards, work processes and learning processes.
- Role of teacher and learner, cooperative learning, self-directed learning, problem-based learning, organising group work, presentation, feedback, motivation, safety and environmental awareness.
- Translation of Unit Standards into initial teaching and training scenarios.
Technical and Professional Specialisation:
- Industrial Mechatronics as an interdisciplinary occupational profile in Namibia.
- Overview of Unit Standards for Industrial Mechatronics Levels 2 to 4 and their relevance for curriculum implementation.
- Foundations of electrical engineering and electronics, including circuits, protection devices, measurement, test equipment and basic circuit analysis.
- Initial programming and automation tasks using sensors, actuators and simple control logic; introductory robotics and mechatronic functional principles.
Vocational Didactics and Teaching Methodology:
- Application and further development of learning and work assignments.
- Standard-based project development and documentation of learning outcomes, technical tasks and teaching resources.
- Digital and collaborative learning, including LMS-supported exchange of materials and peer feedback.
- Alignment of teaching resources with selected Unit Standards and with site-specific VTC implementation contexts.
Technical and Professional Specialization:
- Mechanics, electronics and information-technology foundations for industrial control systems.
- AC/DC circuits, analogue and digital electronics, electronic components, signal processing and measurement.
- Industrial communication, data communication principles, data protocols and network installations.
- Sensors, actuators, instrumentation, process control foundations, motors and drive systems, safety systems and panel wiring.
Vocational Didactics and Teaching Methodology:
- Implementation, analysis and evaluation of developed learning and work assignments in training practice.
- Reflection on technical accuracy, learner activity, action orientation, standards alignment and assessment evidence.
- Revision and quality assurance of teaching and learning materials for continued use at participating institutions.
- Presentation and documentation of transfer results.
Technical and Professional Specialization:
- Integration of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and IT subsystems into complete mechatronic systems.
- Siemens PLCs, process control, commissioning, monitoring and troubleshooting of industrial control subsystems.
- Conveyor systems, pneumatic circuits, electric motors, electrical wiring and panel wiring as practice-oriented training systems.
- Development, testing and documentation of an integrated training device that combines several technical subsystems within a didactically usable demonstration and practice system.
Study organisation
The study plan is based on a part-time programme of half a year. TIM-01 and TIM-02 are assigned to the first half-semester; TIM-03 is assigned to the second half-semester. The programme concept combines opening training, guided self-study and transfer, advanced practice-oriented training and follow-up reflection on implementation practice.
Certificate:
After successful completion of the further education course “Trainer in Industrial Mechatronics”, participants receive a certificate of the University of Bremen.
The certificate documents the successful completion of the Microdegree with 12 ECTS credit points. The course modules and examinations are conducted in English.
The certificate is awarded within the framework of the study-specific examination regulations for this further education course and the general regulations for examination procedures in continuing education at the University of Bremen.
Duration:
- Six months
- Part-time
- 12 ECTS credit points
- Course language: English
Admission requirements
Admission requires proof of employment as a teacher at a vocational school in Namibia in electrical engineering, information technology, metal technology or a professionally related field.
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline either electronically or in paper form. Documents not issued in German or English must be accompanied by certified translations. Further information on dates, deadlines and the application procedure is provided by the Academy for Continuing Education.
Further Information:
Responsible for this further education course is the faculty 12 Pedagogy and Educational Sciences of the University of Bremen in cooperation with the Institute Technology and Education (ITB) and the Academy of Continuing Education.
For further information please contact:
Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. Michael Gessler
Institute Technology and Education (ITB)
Phone: 0421 - 218 66 330
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