Promoting fault diagnosis skills in industrial automation systems among trainees
A hands-on concept through playful diagnostic training using a simulation
The free training course for trainees in the DEFINE project focuses on promoting the ability to diagnose faults in industrial automation systems. The training is carried out using a simulation of an industrial automation system (SINA for short), which includes both software and hardware errors. The trainees first receive an introduction to the functionality of the simulation and then go through an instruction and a practice error. This is intended to provide them with the necessary system knowledge before they start working on the error cases. The trainees then diagnose several faults independently. These are divided into three blocks. In the second block, the trainees receive feedback in the simulation. The assistance provided is intended to help them develop and implement a systematic approach to fault diagnosis.
Target group + prerequisites
The target group is trainees in metal and electrical engineering professions in their second or third year of training who are working in the field of automation technology. They should have a basic understanding of PLC programming. Ideally, participants should already have previous knowledge of Simatic Manager.
Organizational information
The fault diagnosis training takes place digitally via a moodle course. All you need to implement the training is a computer with internet access and headphones. The training is divided into an introduction (2 school hours) and three training units (3 school hours each). We are happy to adapt the timing of the three training blocks to your needs.
The offer is completely free of charge. Participants are only asked to complete the documentation for the error diagnosis and the questionnaires in the moodle course and thereby support the DEFINE project.
You can download
- a flyer for teachers who are interested in carrying out the diagnostic training with trainees.
- A short version of the flyer is also available as an advertisement for trainees.
Individual training dates
Is your school interested in the training? Then give us a call! We will be happy to arrange individual appointments with you and your trainees!
Are you interested in further training with a didactic focus for teachers? Then you can find more information under DEFINE - Training for teachers.
Literature
Brown, Collins & Duguid (1989). Situated Cognition and the Culture of Learning. Educational Researcher, 18(1), 32-42.
Link, Schäfer & Walker (2018). The Cognitive Apprenticeship Approach - A way to promote error analysis skills in mechatronic systems. In Dietl, Schmidt, Weiß & Wittwer (Eds.), Trainers' handbook. (S. 131-152). Cologne.
Narciss (2006). Informative tutorial feedback. Development and evaluation principles based on instructional psychology findings. Berlin.
Contact us
M.Ed. Pia Schäfer
Pia.Schaefer(at)cs.rptu.de
0631 205 5970
In cooperation with:
Prof. Dr. Felix Walker
Felix.Walker(at)uni-hamburg.de