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Mechatronics curriculum

Today's and tomorrow's mechatronics technicians face a variety of challenges in their professional environment. Our comprehensive training programme, consisting of hardware, software and courseware modules, is based on an extensive analysis of current and future skills requirements for mechatronics technicians and related job profiles; it helps training officers optimally prepare students for current requirements in industry.

Topics at a glance

Festo Learning Experience learning portal

Learning path Fundamentals of Metalworking (1)

Learning path Fundamentals of Automation (2)

Learning topic Industry 4.0 Technology Topics (3)

Learning topic Industry 4.0 Infrastructure (4)

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Your benefits at a glance

From the fundamentals to complex Industry 4.0 topics

  • Guidance for teachers and trainers in times of rapid technological change
  • Structured overview of our courses on mechatronics and the corresponding product range
  • Gradually increasing complexity from mechatronic fundamentals to complex Industry 4.0 topics
  • Practical map created to show the topics as a basis for customisation on Festo LX
  • Maximum flexibility thanks to modular design
  • Support for lesson planning with additional materials such as Teacher Guides on Festo LX
Festo LX

Festo Learning Experience

All training content is available on our digital learning portal Festo Learning Experience. That means students can access their learning modules at any time, wherever they are.

Discover all the courses in the Festo Learning Experience – the digital learning portal for individual learning experiences.

Find out more about Festo LX

Various learning formats are used on LX to make lessons as effective and varied as possible. Festo LX provides a wide range of options for presenting and teaching training content:

Tutorial videos

In our tutorial videos, experts present complex topics in a straightforward way. The videos provide easy-to-understand and practical explanations of those topics that fit in with the technical training, enabling fast and effective learning.

eLearning courses

The training content of our eLearning courses is designed to be interactive and usually has a storytelling approach with a speaker who guides students through the course. These courses are particularly well suited as an introduction to new topics and provide a high-level overview. Best of all, you only need a tablet, laptop or smartphone with an Internet connection to complete the courses.

eLab courses

Our eLab courses offer a wide range of hardware-related training content, which is taught either using Festo Didactic devices or simulation software. The courses include several exercises that are specifically selected by a teacher depending on the required learning outcomes. Our associated training systems are required to complete the courses. Our eLab courses are designed to put previously learned theoretical knowledge to the test with practical tasks.

Guides

Our guides contain detailed tutorials on commissioning or troubleshooting. Detailed guides contain especially valuable recommendations for using the digital courses on Festo LX in individual lessons.

Evaluations

Our evaluations are used to check the students' prior knowledge or their progress on a particular topic. This is done using a catalogue with predefined questions. These must be completed in a certain amount of time and a specific number of questions must be answered correctly in order to pass. These values are set by the teachers and adjusted to the level of difficulty as required.

Learning paths for training as a mechatronics technician

The mechatronics curriculum is based on two predefined learning paths – Fundamentals of Metalworking (1) and Fundamentals of Automation (2). In addition, teachers can choose from a wide range of Industry 4.0-relevant technology (3) and infrastructure topics (4) to design their individual teaching path.

The learning path for the fundamentals of metalworking in Festo LX

Introduction to the project on the SkillsMagazine Kit

Technical Documentation

Drilling

Dimensional Measurement Technology (optional)

Turning

Milling

CAx Systems (optional)

Additive Manufacturing

CNC Technology (optional)

Fundamentals of Pneumatics (optional)

Fundamentals of E-Pneumatics (optional)

Fundamentals of Electrics (optional)

Commissioning the Stacking Magazine

The learning path for the fundamentals of automation in Festo LX

Commissioning the SkillsConveyor

Hard-Wired Programmed Control (VPS)

Wiring and Control of an AC Motor

Fundamentals of PLC Programming (LOGO!)

Fundamentals of PLC Programming (S7)

Fundamentals of Sensor Technology (optional)

Recommended learning topics for Industry 4.0 technology subjects in Festo LX

Fundamentals of Sensors and Actuators

Fundamentals of System Visualisation with HMI (Human Machine Interface)

Introduction to Industry 4.0

From Object Identification to Product Memory with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

Smart Sensors for Smart Systems

Fundamentals of Pneumatics

Fundamentals of Machine Safety

Maintenance and Intelligent Maintenance in Production

Fundamentals of PLC Programming

PLC Programming for Smart Systems

Artificial Intelligence in Production

Recommended learning fields for Industry 4.0 infrastructure topics in Festo LX

Industrial Communication with PROFINET

Industrial Communication with OPC UA

System Control and Commissioning with MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Energy Efficiency in Production

IT Security for Production Systems

Autonomous and Mobile Robotics with Robotino 4