Electrician Simulator Trainer

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Airmenfrom the civil engineer electrical team at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, discuss a component of the Electrical Systems Trainer during a recent visit by the AFCEC force development team. The trainer serves as a tool for Airmen to learn the electrical systems found outside the continental U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo/Susan H. Lawson)

At left, Master Sgt. Brian Lee, superintendent, explains a system within the Electrical Systems Trainer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to Master Sgt. Jesse Reed, shop foreman, both of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron. The trainer, which is focused on systems found at European bases, allows Airmen to meet minimum upgrade training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Susan H. Lawson)

At right, Master Sgt. Brian Lee, superintendent, explains the Ramstein airfield lighting systems simulator, a part of the Electrical Systems Trainer at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to shop foreman Master Sgt. Jesse Reed. Both Airmen are part of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron at Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo/Susan H. Lawson)

Prepare students for their future better with Career and Technology Education (CTE/TVET) simulations of technologies they will encounter on the job. Keep students and employees engaged in learning. Educational applications and training simulation software platforms help teachers, schools, and school systems facilitate student distance learning and provide interaction during periods of school closure. Additionally, using our prepackaged distance learning programs will give schools and teachers time to figure out their online education and/or distance learning approach when the classroom is not an option.

Here is the first example of utilizing industrial simulation software to get hands-on training at home. It is an example of training software with training simulations built into the training software and bundling a separate PLC simulator software. With the purchase, we provide the simulator software as a free extra so that the student can get even more hands-on experience. The simulators within the training software are limited to the topic taught in a particular part of the certificate course. The free additional PLC simulation software allows users to experiment with different solutions to learn even more. Experiential learning examples.

As mentioned in this article, certain levels and topics lend themselves to distance learning and training simulators more than others. Many topics and skills are candidates for simulation for maintenance or an industrial electrician. For example, the PLC requires professionals to use a computer to interact with the PLC, so computer software is a great candidate to simulate. Real-world interaction is also simulated in this example. Please click on the link above the screenshots to learn more about this industrial training simulation solution.

Under our licensing options, there is a single user (single student) for $159 per student. The other user licensing we have is the unlimited users per facility with the perpetual site license at $1490 per facility. (Purchase the Enterprise License for unlimited site licenses (locations/campuses). The course and the simulator are sent to the customer with a single student license. With a site-licenses purchase, one install of the simulation software is sent, with the option to request up to 4 additional installations at no cost. Also, purchasing as many additional simulation installations beyond the five as the School/Company needs.

So, if an instructor needs more time to get their online curriculum up and running, they could purchase a site license and email the course to all students to work on (30 hours of instruction) while preparing for the next learning phase. The instructor could also use a webcast using the included free PLC training Simulator software to show the students more after they complete the course emailed to them.

The courses also include a lab manual built-in, in PDF format, as extra material for the instructor. The single student license also has the lab manual built-in, so the individual has some extra study material they can optionally use, too.

This next example of utilizing industrial simulation software to get hands-on training at home and without expensive physical training equipment is a rare example. This example is two full-blown industrial simulators by different vendors, interfaced with each other to create an even more accurate real-world experience. These more advanced simulators are for after student/employee learns PLC Basics (Motor control, PLC, PAC, HMI, Networking, etc.) to apply and practice what they learned. Simulators are great for bringing all the various automation control topics learned together in a real-world scenario.

The student, employee, and instructor first use the factory simulator to design the plant layout. Then, with the Siemens simulator software connected to the factory simulator software, the user writes the PLC program to make the factory simulation work. Once again, experiential learning. Please click on the link above the screenshots to learn more about this industrial training simulation solution.

It would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to create even some configurations with physical training equipment that this simulator bundle can create at a fraction of the cost. The cost per installation for these two is only $165. No physical equipment is needed. All the training software is stand-alone, with no hidden cost.

This example is a course with a troubleshooting simulator built in. Just as the topic of troubleshooting and increasing skills training requires, this course is 80%+ hands-on, and less than 20% scholastic. Most other technical topics are the opposite, with 80% scholastic and 20% application and/or hands-on. Additionally using this simulator has zero safety risk and student wear on physical equipment. If it is an option, the physical equipment experience is a plus too. An instructor may choose 20% scholastic, 60% with a simulator/practical application, and 20% with physical equipment. Depending on the equipment, topic, and other factors.

Under our licensing options, there is a single user (single learner), for $149 per student. The other user licensing we have is the Unlimited users per facility with the perpetual site license at $1490 per facility/campus.

As with all our courses in the Koldwater series the troubleshooting trainer course also includes a built-in lab manual, in PDF format, as extra material for the instructor. Single student licenses also have the lab manual built-in, so the individual has some extra study material they can optionally use.

In this mechanical simulation example, you will learn there is surprisingly a huge amount that can be taught with a distance learning course download. While for some tasks, the in-person hands-on training with industrial training equipment is essential, like tapping a bearing out, knowing how much pressure to apply, etc. Interactive animations and simulations can greatly reduce the amount of time needed with physical training equipment too. So, a viable solution to school closings and not having access to that equipment is to have students/employees work through distance learning courses until they can safely return to school or work.

Where it wouldn't be practical on physical equipment, with course interactive animations and simulations, all pump types, disassembly, reassembly, and troubleshooting scenarios can be clearly explained and simulated. Also, as mentioned previously, the learner will get more education while reducing time and safety risks in working with actual physical training equipment. Please click on the link above the screenshots to learn more about this industrial training simulation solution.

The mechanical training series has slightly different licensing options than the Koldwater series. A single-user (single learner) license would be equivalent to a single installation, unlimited users for $149 per student/employee installation. This is the same license a school/company would purchase for each computer in a classroom, allowing unlimited students to use the software on each computer.

The school may purchase the network version with a ten-roaming license for $1049. If they needed more than ten users at a time, they might purchase the network site license for unlimited computers/and users.

On a side note, it would be a good idea to get your students and employees up to speed on OSHA requirements with the Online OSHA Safety Training Course Library. Especially the Blood borne Pathogens courses, the Hazard Communications courses, and the Personal Protective Equipment courses.

One circuit. 26 faults to solve. Designed for instructors as a teaching tool, there are flexible student and fault controls. Because it is so inexpensive, individuals can afford it too. (Download and install on Win OS computer.)

The instructor's favorite, the Constructor 16 allows them to draw any circuit and then simulate it on the overhead to students. Or instructors may use it in the distance learning webcast to reach students abroad. (Download and install on Win OS computer.)

If you only need to create a circuit drawing, this software is much less expensive than others and also can draw hydraulic circuits. Check out the EZ Schematics Professional. It does have 3 fixed electrical circuit simulations for learning purposes.

This may be what you call a hybrid online course. The student learns how and takes tests online, but the course also has the student download a free PAC/PLC simulator to apply what is learned in the course, as the student learns it.

This is our hydraulics basics course that uses a lot of animation/simulation to explain the theory and show application, which would otherwise be dry material in other providers' standard PowerPoint-style courses. Some have referred to this course learning level as a high school level. For maintenance engineering level course, see Industrial Hydraulics Course.

A rare approach, instead of supplying a free simulator with a course for hands-on like we commonly do, this bundle uses a real free SCADA software package. SCADA is a software program, so learning it makes for a great distance learning course. In this case, no simulator is needed, as the actual software is provided.

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