Introduction

  • Didactical Approaches

    Learner-centered methods

    Self-reliant learning

    Project-based learning

    Problem-based learning

    Automation Park Study Visit

    Group Work and Discussion

  • Duration

    10-days of training

    1-5 August 2022 (Online)

    15-19 August 2022 (On-site), Thailand

  • Target Group

    TVET educators/teachers/instructors/ trainers as well as managers with relevant technical background in industrial automation, mechatronics, or automation with specific technical knowledge and skills preferred

Module Prerequisites

  • Attendance of Module 0 is mandatory, and Module 1 is preferred,

  • TVET educators/teachers/instructors/trainers as well as managers with relevant technical background

  • At least 2 to 3 years of working experience in technical & vocational education and training or industry, preferably in the field of engineering

  • Good command of English (good or excellent)

  • Potential to become a multiplier who conducts national trainings upon the completion of training module

  • Background in industrial automation, mechatronics or automation with specific technical knowledge and skills as stipulated

  • Basic teaching skills in TVET with high level of innovation in didactical approaches

  • Processing the following knowledge and skills will be added an advantage: Sensors and Actuators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), BUS technologies, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC)

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Introduction

    • Welcome to Module 2: Professional Development Training for TVET Teachers in Industry 4.0

    • Module Structure
  • 02

    Module 2 Pre-requisite Work

    • The changes in the industry and what about TVET?

    • PBL 1: The Game Changer for i4.0 in Learning & Teaching

    • Self-Study with FESTO LX: Introduction to Industry 4.0
  • 03

    Day 1 (1 Aug) Welcome & Introduction Module 2

    • [LIVE] Welcome & Introduction Module 2 Professional Development for TVET Teachers in Industry 4.0 | Meeting Password 697544
  • 04

    LWA 1: The Role of Software within the Communication Process of Machinery and Internet (Day 1)

    • The Summary of Day 1 ( 1 Aug 2022)

    • PBL 1: Group Work Discussion and Preparation for Presentation

    • PBL 1 - Group Name List & Presentation Schedule

    • Self-Study with FESTO LX: Introduction to Industry 4.0

    • The Overview of Smart Factory

    • Lecture Notes: Overview of TGI Smart Factory

    • Lecture Notes: Component & CPS Level in Smart Factory

    • Lecture Notes: Overview of Industrial Smart Sensors

    • Refresher/Recall of Knowledge on Automation Requirements - Watching Videos

    • Video 1: Automation System

    • Video 2: Communication Protocol and DCS

    • Video 3: Field Equipment

    • Video 4: PLC Control

    • Video 5: IoT Technology 1

    • Video 6: IoT Technology 2

    • Video 7: Smart Factory at Thai German Institute Episode 1 (Overview)

    • Video 8: Smart Factory at Thai German Institute Episode 2(Component)
  • 05

    LWA 02: Monitoring and Programming Industry 4.0 Production Using Digitalized Technology - Part 1 (Day 2 & 3)

    • The Summary of Day 2 (2 Aug 2022)

    • [LIVE] Day 2 (2 Aug) - ERP, Blockchain, Cloud, Big data, & AI and SCADA | Meeting Password 697544

    • Virtual Learning Reflection Day 1

    • Assignment 2.1-2.1 TGI

    • Assignment 2.1-2.2 TGI

    • Festo LX Blockchain - Explained 5 minutes

    • Basic ERP

    • Blockchain, Cloud, Big data and AI

    • PBL 2 - The Need of Visualization for The Processes Optimization

    • Resources for PBL

    • The Summary of Day 3 (3 Aug 2022)

    • [LIVE] Day 3 (3 Aug) - Participants Presentation SCADA | Meeting Password 697544

    • Virtual Learning Reflection Day 2

    • Assignment PBL 2 Group Presentation SCADA

    • Download Software SCADA

    • Live Demonstration for How to hardware configuration SCADA system

    • VDO SCADA Demonstration

    • Assignment 2.2 - 2.1 TGI
  • 06

    LWA02: : Monitoring and Programming Industry 4.0 Production Using Digitalized Technology - Part 2 (Day 4 & 5)

    • The Summary of Day 4 (4 Aug 2022)

    • [LIVE] Day 4 (4 Aug) - Energy Efficiency | Meeting Password 697544

    • Virtual Learning Reflection Day 3

    • PBL 3 - " What a Waste with Legacy"

    • PBL 3 Group Work and Presentation Schedule

    • Self-Study with FESTO LX - Energy Efficiency

    • The Day 5 Summary (5 Aug 2022)

    • [LIVE] Day 5 (5 Aug) - Energy Efficiency | Meeting Password 697544

    • Virtual Learning Reflection Day 4

    • PBL 3 - Presentation Schedule

    • PBL 1 - Presentation Schedule

    • PBL 1 Presentation and Assessment

    • PBL 4 - "I want this..."

    • PBL 4 Group Work Name List and Presentation Schedule
  • 07

    Submission of PBL Presentation

    • Submission PBL 1

    • Submission PBL 2

    • Submission PBL 3

    • Submission PBL 4
  • 08

    Preparation for Onsite Training 15-19 Aug at TGI, Bangkok

    • Self-Study with FESTO LX: Fundamental Principles of Smart Sensors

    • Self-Study with FESTO LX: Process Automation

    • Self Study with Power point of PLC Programming Unit 01

    • Self Study with Power point of PLC Programming Unit 02

    • Self Study with Power point of PLC Programming Unit 03

    • Self Study with FESTO LX: Basic of PLC Programming

    • Self-Study with FESTO LX: Basics of RFID Technology
  • 09

    Course evaluation

    • Before you go...

    • Mr. Ngan Cheng Hwa: Instructor and Content Delivery

    • Mr. Phoemsak Suksiri: Instructor and Content Delivery

    • Online Facility, General Satisfaction, Comments and Suggestions
  • 10

    Module 2 Presentation Slides and Virtual Learning Reflection

    • Day 1 (1 Aug 2022)

    • Day 2 (2 Aug 2022)

    • Day 3 (3 Aug 2022)

    • Day 4 (4 Aug 2022)

    • Day 5
  • 11

    Onsite Learning & Training 15-19 Aug 2022

    • Training Schedule 15-19 Aug 2022

    • Reflection Day 1-15 Aug 2022

    • Reflection Day 2-16 Aug 2022

    • Reflection Day 3-17 Aug 2022

    • Reflection Day 4-18 Aug 2022
  • 12

    Onsite Learning & Training Day 1: 15 Aug (Monday)

    • Self-Study with VDO : TGI Smart Factory EP1 ( Eng )

    • Self-Study with VDO : TGI Smart Factory EP2 ( Eng )

    • Lecture Notes : Intelligent sensor in Smart Factory

    • Live & Video Demonstration on Sensor used in the Smart factory at TGI

    • PBL5 : Problem statement – Sensors Assignment 2.2-1.1

    • Group Presentation on Flip chart ( 5 Min / Group )

    • Assignment 2.2 - 1.2 Sensor Technology

    • Lecture Notes : How to wiring sensor to PLC

    • Assignment 2.2 - 1.3 Sensor wiring to PLC
  • 13

    Onsite Learning & Training Day 2: 16 Aug (Tuesday)

    • Lecture (Summarization) Unit 01 PLC_Introduction S7-1200

    • Lecture (Summarization) Unit 2 PLC_Number System _ Database

    • Lecture (Summarization) Unit 3 PLC Basic Component S7-1200

    • Demonstration & Practical – wiring of hardware components to PLC

    • Lecture Note : Unit 4 PLC_Using TIA Software

    • Assignment 2.2-2.1: Input / Output position determination of the Conveyor material handling unit

    • PLC S7 1200 Hardware configuration

    • Assignment 2.2 - 2.2 Hardware and Software Configuration

    • Demonstration & Practical: Create program via basic function & command to PLC & Simulation

    • Assignment 2.2 - 2.3 On Off Signal

    • Assignment 2.2 - 2.4 Start Stop Control

    • Assignment 2.2 - 2.5 Conveyor Control System
  • 14

    Onsite Learning & Training Day 3: 17 Aug (Wednesday)

    • Lecture Note : Presentation IOT System

    • Assignment 3.1 IoT Operation : In 3 Workshop

    • Assignment 3.2 : Benefits and advanteages of IoT in your country

    • Lecture Note : Presentation RFID Technology
  • 15

    Onsite Learning & Training Day 4: 18 Aug (Thursday)

    • Lecture Note : Presentation MES System on EEC Automation Park

    • Problem Based Learning - “Making Legacy Alive”

    • Presentation Schedule - "Making Legacy Alive"

    • Submission of "Making Legacy Alive"

    • Group Presentation Slides - "Making Legacy Alive"
  • 16

    Onsite Learning & Training Day 5: 19 Aug 2022

    • Basic i4.0 Basic Student Learning Project Proposal

    • Presentation Slides - Basic i4.0 Student Learning Project

    • Presentation and Assessment Schedule for Basic i4.0 Student Learning Project Proposal

    • Related/Further Reading Materials

    • Basic i4.0 Student Learning Project Proposal Presentation Assessment

    • Factory IO Simulation Download Link
  • 17

    Hybrid course evaluation

    • Your feedback is valuable...

    • Mr. Ngan Cheng Hwa: Instructor and Content Delivery

    • Thai-German Institute: Instructor and Content Delivery

    • Online and On-site Training and Collaboration, General Satisfaction, Comments and Suggestions

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the training, the participants will be able to:

  • Analyze information from intelligent sensors and components

  • Program the operation of a station using Programmable Logic Controllers and Human-Machine Interface

  • Explain the flow of material (RFID and NFC), the flow of information in digitalized technology, and the new level of software-based communication between the Cyber Physical Systems and Internet of Things

  • Monitor operations using supervisory control and data acquisition

  • Evaluate process data for optimizing systems efficiency

  • Identify the design structure of Industry 4.0 factories

  • Apply Manufacturing Execution Systems simulation

  • Explain the customization processes of products

  • Introduce modern didactical approaches within teaching of Industry 4.0

  • Plan learning units in the context of Industry 4.0

Instructor

Ngan Cheng Hwa has worked for the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) a premium technical education & vocational training (TEVT) institution for 27 years (1994-2021) and he was the former Deputy Managing Director for Education & Training.

Ngan earned both his Master of Education (Technical Education & Vocational Training and Bachelor of Technology with Education (Electrical Engineering) from the University Technology of Malaysia.

Ngan has worked as an expert/senior consultant, and learning facilitator since 2021 for the Regional Cooperation Programme for the Development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in ASEAN (RECOTVET), GIZ on Professional Development Training for TVET Teachers In Industry 4.0, Advisory Skills for Change Agents in Digital Transformation and Hybrid Regional Master Trainer Training & Upskilling.

Although he enjoys teaching, he is also a TEVT expert and practitioner primarily in the areas of curriculum development, teacher training, and blended learning methodology for student-centred learning incorporating problem-project-production based learning for the development of holistic TEVT graduates with 21st-century skills.

Ngan Cheng Hwa

Senior Consultant/Learning Facilitator