As electrical systems in industry are becoming increasingly diverse and complex due to digitalisation and technological progress, the role of industrial electricians is becoming more and more important. Many technical professions also require electrical engineering knowledge as a core or supplementary skill. This trend explains the widespread inclusion of electrical engineering topics in vocational and technical education.
The building blocks of a successful learning journey
Developing electrical engineering knowledge and skills is not without its challenges. Providing ample opportunities for hands-on experimentation, accommodating the diverse needs of students with different backgrounds, career goals and skill levels – while keeping them motivated at the same time – and consistently updating course content to adapt to changes in technology are just a few of them.
You can count on us to help you create impactful programmes and courses by integrating turnkey learning materials and upgrading lab or workshop facilities with training equipment and digital tools. This ensures that students are given a solid foundation for progressing seamlessly along their path, be it through training, professional certifications or by taking on new work tasks.
Your benefits at a glance
- You will find the right content for your training needs thanks to a broad range of topics.
- You speed up lesson planning with ready-made courses that include learning exercises.
- You can track and assess the learning progress and knowledge of your students with evaluations.
- You captivate students and promote understanding with varied and modern educational tools.
- You focus on industrial relevance with learning resources that are tailored to the requirements of industry.
A rich, personalised learning experience with Festo LX
Our digital portal Festo Learning Experience (Festo LX) offers an extensive and growing library of training content including videos, eLearning courses, hands-on eLab courses, user manuals, evaluations and more. This facilitates technical education and training at any time and anywhere. Resources can be organised into comprehensive learning paths to efficiently guide students towards their goals.
A learning path for expert industrial electricians
We have carefully analysed the practical applications of electricity and electronics in industry to determine the training requirements for industrial electricians. Based on this analysis, we have compiled a pool of resources include basic skills as well as advanced knowledge, providing learners with everything they need to be well prepared for their position.
The resulting comprehensive learning path for industrial electricians not only serves as a guide for training, but also as a foundation for teachers. You can customise the learning paths to meet the needs of local industry and address related job profiles in electronics, factory and process automation and others.
Basic knowledge
All employees who are entrusted with electrical engineering tasks require basic knowledge that includes a solid understanding of mathematics, circuit theory, the interpretation of electrical circuit diagrams and schematics as well as the most important safety topics.
Selected learning resources in Festo LX
Fundamentals of electrical engineering and electronics
- eLearning courses: Electrics 1 and Electrics 2
- Video: Measurement in a Circuit with a Multimeter
- Evaluation: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
- Electeo eLab courses: Fundamentals of Alternating Current, Fundamentals of Direct Current, Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- eLab courses: DC Power Circuits, Single-Phase AC Power Circuits, Three-Phase AC Power Circuits
Electrical and industrial safety
- eTheory course: Safety at the Workstation
- eLearning course: Electrical Protective Measures
- eLab course: EduTrainer Electrical Protective Measures
Electrical installations
The next step includes acquiring skills for installing and connecting electrical systems, building skills in the use of hand and power tools, and developing basic troubleshooting skills for identifying and solving simple electrical problems.
Selected learning resources in Festo LX
Use of tools
- "How Tool" videos: Insulation-Stripping Pliers, Crimp Pliers, Drills, Deburring a Drill Hole
Laying electrical installation pipes and wiring electrical components
- eLab course: Industrial Wiring
- eLab course: Fundamentals of Electrical Installations
Electric motors
As electric motors are being used more and more frequently in industry, qualified employees with a comprehensive knowledge of motor types, controllers, protection, synchronisation and more contribute to smooth and continuous operation.
Selected learning resources in Festo LX
Electric machines
- eLearning course: Electric Drives 1 and Electric Drives 2
- eLab courses: Fundamentals of Alternating Current Machines and DC Machines
- eLab courses: Rotating Three-Phase Current Machines, Permanently Excited DC Machines, Direct Current Motor Drives, Three-Phase Motor Drives, Starters for Three-Phase Asynchronous Motors
Basic motor controls
- eLab course: Fundamentals of Motor Controls
- eLab course: Wiring and Control of an AC Motor
Frequency converters
Programmable logic controllers
- eLearning course: PLC Programming
- eLab course: Fundamentals of PLC Programming (S7) with the SkillsConveyor
- eLab: PLC and HMI Programming, Siemens or Allen-Bradley
Stepper and servo motors
- eLab course: Stepper Motor Control
- eLab course: Servo Motor Control
Energy management
Continuing education in electrical power technology, e.g. in high-voltage systems or power electronics, provides industrial electricians with the specialised knowledge and skills they need to master the complex challenges of today's industrial environment.
Selected training content in Festo LX
Power generation, transmission and distribution
- eLab course: Power Factor Correction
- eLab course: Single-Phase Power Transformers
- eLab course: Three-Phase Transformer Banks
Power electronics
- eLab course: DC Power Electronics
- eLab course: Single-Phase and Three-Phase AC Power Electronics
- eLab course: Thyristor Power Electronics
Areas of specialisation
Industrial electricians can specialise in different areas depending on the specific requirements of the industry they work in or the type of devices and systems they are responsible for; this increases their professional impact and improves effectiveness, safety and overall value.
Selected learning resources in Festo LX
Factory automation
- eLearning course: Introduction to Industry 4.0
- eTheory course: Introduction to Robotics
- eLearning courses: Basic Circuits of Electropneumatics and Electrohydraulics
- eLab course: Fundamental Principles of Smart Sensors
- eLearning course: Fieldbus Technology
- eLab course: Industrial Communication with PROFINET
- eLab course: Energy Efficiency in Production
Renewable energy
- eLearning course: Renewable Energies
- eLab course: Photovoltaic Systems
- eLab course: Solar Energy
- eLab course: Wind Power Systems
- eLab course: Introduction to Wind Power
- eLab course: Lead-Acid Rechargeable Batteries
Process automation
- eLearning course: Process Automation
- eLab course :Fundamentals of Closed-Loop Control Technology
- eLab course: Process Control – Pressure, Flow Rate, Fill Level
- eLab course: Single Pump Systems
Do you have any questions or ideas about the Industrial Electrical Engineering Curriculum?
Festo is a reliable partner in technical basic and further training, specialising in industrial automation and electrical engineering. Our experienced educational experts help you design successful programmes and relevant learning environments to promote electrical engineering skills. This begins with a thorough analysis of your needs and requirements. Take the first step: contact us!