Siemens Technik Akademie-Berlin
presents
How You Teach Matters:
Integrating a Systems
Approach in Engineering
Technology Courses
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Session Outline
I.
Welcome/Introduction
▪ Siemens Technik Akademie
▪ German Technical Education & Apprenticeship Model
II.
Overview of System Approach
▪ What is it?
▪ System Approach vs Traditional Teaching Methods
III. Application of System Approach in Technical Programs
▪ Sample System Approach Lesson
IV.
System Approach in Action
IV.
Conclusions/Last Questions
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What Is The Siemens Technik Akademie
(STA)?
• The only international higher level
engineering and technology
academy within the Siemens
Professional Education System
•Founded in 1998 to train students in
engineering technology and applied
mechatronics
• Connected to the Werner von
Siemens ‘Berufschule’ (technical
college) –one of the last remaining
private technical colleges in
Germany
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Mechatronics
The Multi-disciplinary Field of Engineering Technology
Mechatronics in the synergistic
integration of mechanics, electronics,
control theory and systems. and
computers into a complex, single systems
used within product design and
manufacturing, in order to improve and/or
optimize its functionality.
Known Aliases: Automation
Technology, Integrated
Technology, Multi-skilled
Technology, Robotics
Technology
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German Dual Technical Education System
High
employability
Employees:
Highly productive
Future oriented
Highly qualified
“Handlungskompetenz”
State or private Vocational School
Theory: administered by the state
Company A
Company B
Company C
• practical on job
training
• employed at the
company
• practical on job
training
• employed at the
company
• practical on job
training
• employed at the
company
Practical Training: administered by the Companies
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STA 2+2 Program Structure
Associate Engineer + Bachelor of Engineering
Engineering content
Management Skills
Employability
Skills
High School
Fall 2011 launch of our
integrated SmartGrid
technology curriculum- BS of
Engineering- Electronic
Systems
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Intercultural Experience
Associate Engineer
1st
Associate Engineer =
„bridge“ between the
production floor/on- theground technicians and
engineering team
Teamwork
2nd
3rd
Master
Bachelor of Engineering
4th
Semester
Internship
Associate Engineer
test
5th
6th
7th
8th
Semester
thesis
Bachelor of Engineering
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System Approach Learning Loop
Students learn
about the
complexities of
the system in a
holistic fashion
Ability to transfer
their knowledge
to another system
„Handlungskompetenz“
Ability to
pinpoint
malfunctions
Start at
macro level
Then focus on:
-System modules
- Components
- Physical properties
- Measurements
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Traditional Approach:
Mechatronic/ Integrated Tech Education
This Approach
Misses:
Complex Mechatronic System
Mechanical
• Drives
• Motor Control
• Mechanics
Electrical
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
Digital
• PLCs
• Microprocessors
• TIA
• Subsystem Interrelationships
• Systems
Integration
• Comprehensive
System Analysis
• Comprehensive
Troubleshooting
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System Approach:
Mechatronic/ Integrated Tech Education
With its system focus and holistic
learning model, System
Approach stresses:

Contextual Learning of
Theoretical Principles

Understanding of Subsystems
Inter-relationships and How These
Relationships Drive System
Function

System Integration

Comprehensive troubleshooting
tied to Systems Analysis
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
Solenoids
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
Mechatronic System
Gear Sorting Line
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
What does the module do ?
How does the module work ?
What happens in the module ?
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
Selection of a Component
Solenoid
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
Solenoid:
What does
the
component
do
in this
module?
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Part Present Sensor
Solenoid
Part Present
Sensor
Chute
(Module 2)
Gate
Carriage
(Module 2)
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Initial position: Gear not present, Gate closed
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Gear present (Module 2): Sensor B3 triggered
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Gate closed: Move Carriage
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
Machine sub-sequence
• Gear detected by sensor B2
• Solenoid Y1 energized
Gate opens
• Gear detected by sensor B3
• Solenoid Y1 de-energized
Gate closes
• Move Carriage
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
What are the underlying physical principles of the
component?
Voltage  Current  Magnetic Field  Force  Movement
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
Learning how to use datasheets, internet, training
material, and books to discuss physical
characteristics, ie voltages, power consumptions, life
cycles
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
Troubleshooting Example: Gear is present at the gate. Gate
does not open.
Status indicator
• Is the PLC output set to open the gate?
(PLC output
• Is voltage applied to the solenoid?
module) is on.
Voltage A1A2 =

0V
not ok,
should be 24 V
Check cable between PLC
output and solenoid
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
Troubleshooting
Strategies
• Short and clear description of the
problem
• Gear(s) present?
Learning Steps
• Developing strategies to
find out the malfunction in
the system, not only in this
component
• Deepen the strategies by
using simulation tools
• Is (are) the present gear(s)
detected?
• Does the sensor send a signal to
the PLC?
• Is voltage applied to the PLC
output?
• Is voltage applied to the solenoid?
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System Approach in the Classroom:
Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson
Return to the System
• Where does the
component appear
elsewhere in the
entire system?
• What is its function/
purpose at each
location in the
machine?
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System Approach In Action:
Siemens Technik Akademie Examples
Siemens Mechatronic Systems
Certification Program
Bacholer of Engineering-SMARTGrid
Focus
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Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program
(SMSCP)
 International standard industry certification in
mechatronic systems
 Comprehensive skills certification offered in three levels,
not a product certification
 Delivered together with partner schools
 Verified through certification examinations
 Consistent standards of achievement worldwide
 Result: Well-grounded individuals who can adapt to new work
situations quickly and appropriately “Handlungskompetenz”
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System Approach in Tech Ed:
SMSCP Certification
Partner
Schools
School
Certification
work
study
for
at
STA Berlin
Student
SMSCP
Certification
Teacher
Teachers
Certification
Students
educate
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System Approach in Tech Ed:
SMSCP Competency Areas
Level I- Mechatronic
Assistant
Electrical Components
Mechanical Components
and Electric Drives
(Electro) Pneumatic and
Hydraulic Circuits
Digital Fundamentals and
PLCs
Level II- Mechatronic
Associate
Level III-Mechatronic
Professional
Process Control
Technologies
Mechatronic Systems
Design
Introduction to Totally
Integrated Automation
Customized
Automation Solutions
with TIA
Automation systems
Diagnostics, Control
Systems and
Optimization
Motor control
Mechanics and Machine
Elements
Manufacturing Processes
Dynamics of
Machinery and
Kinematics
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System Approach in Tech Ed:
SMSCP Levels of Certification
Three levels of student certification that are built
on job profiles:
Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems
Assistant (Level 1)- Machine Operator
 Efficient operation of complex mechatronic system
 Identifying problems and troubleshooting
Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems
Associate (Level 2)- Technician
 Focus on systems management, troubleshooting
and optimization
Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems
Professional (Level 3)- Engineer
 University-level engineering education, systems
design and process optimization
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System Approach in Tech Ed:
SMSCP Partner Schools worldwide
Schools who are an official partner of the SMSCP:
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14 colleges in the US
1 college in South Korea
1 college in China
5 polytechnics in Malaysia
1 college in Singapore
1 training center in India
Schools who are in the process of becoming an official partner:
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6 colleges in the US
2 training centers in South Africa
3 training centers in India
2 colleges in UK
2 college in Indonesia
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System Approach in Curriculum Design:
SMARTGrid at Siemens Technik Akademie
Smart Grid
Smart Grid
Show Room
Energy
Generation
Smart Grid
Competency
Fields
Technology
Standards
Corporate
Competencies MarketStrategies
Activities
• ICT
• PowerElectronics
• PowerEngineering
• Mechanical
Engineering
• Materials
• ...
Control
Energy
Distribution
E mobility
Infrastructure
Smart Grid
@ SPE
Electric
Vehicle
Building
Automation
Flexible, reliable & secure power supply
Smart Grid
Training and
Education
Concept
Business
Opportunities
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Show Room Smart Grid:
Electric
Technische
Vehicle
Umsetzung
/ Charging Infrastucture
Energy Generation
Computer Cloud:
 Interaction
 Simulated power input
Computer Cloud:
 Different views
Computer Cloud:
 Customer interface
Switching
Logic/Grid
stabilizer
 Switching Logic/Grid
stabilizer
-Smart
Smart
Meter
database
Grid
Control
 Company interface
 Simulated power input
 Power plant interface
 Virtual Infrastructure:
 Current supply simulation
- Smart Meter Virtual
database
 Manual control
- Power data collecting
 Virtual Infrastructure:
Smart Grid Control
Smart Grid Control
Siemens Wind Power (Denmark)
- Power data collecting
Simulated power input
 Price calculation
Infrastructure:
 Customer database
SM
- Billing
- Smart Meter database
 Price calculation
- Contracts
- Power data
 Customer database
Building automation
Siemens Wind Power (Denmark)
 Switching Logic/Grid stabilizer
Active Board
- Billing
- Contracts
- Preferences
collecting
- Preferences
User
inputs
Price calculation
Power data
SM
 Active Board SW
Power data
Customer database
 Active Board SW
SM
- Billing
AP
-Building
Contracts
Power data
(all collected)
automation
-status
Preferences
New services and business
Power data
models
(all collected)
CS
AP
AP
SM
DC
Power data
(all collected)
DC
Power data (PLC)
 Charge-/discharge
CS
SM
230V power net
 Charge-/discharge
control
control
Power data (PLC)
 Identification
Powerbattery
data (PLC)
DC
- DC->AC
 Identification
 Rates
- DC->AC
230V power net
- Switch
 Rates
battery
- Switch
SM
Power data (PLC)
Power data (PLC)
SM
power grid
AP: Battery
Access PointSMWLAN
Legend:
 Monitor
 Switch
CS
SM
SM
UPS
Legend:
 DC->AC
CS: Charging Station
AP: Access Point WLAN
CS: Charging Station
DC: Data Concentrator
DC: Data Concentrator
PLC: Power Line
Communication
PLC: Power Line Communication
UPS: Uninterruptable Power
Supply
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SM: Smart Meter
Smart Meter
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System Approach in Curriculum Design:
Smart Grid Show Room
Visit from Herrn Dr. Hausmann
Februar 2011
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Head of Siemens Energy Sector
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System Approach in Curriculum Design:
Smart Grid Show Room
Vehicle Management and Visualisation by Tablet PC
Solar and Smart Storage
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System Approach in Curriculum Design:
Smart Grid Show Room
Smart Grid Control Center
Display of Smart Meter by Energy Station
Display of Electricity Price on Tablet PC
Smart Meter – Feeding into the Net
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System Approach in Curriculum Design:
Bachelor of Engineering- SMARTGrid focus at Siemens
Technik Akademie
BS in Electronic Systems Engineering with a Smart Grid Profile:
Siemens Sectors as Partners
In cooperation with the education and teaching teams of the STA
develop the practical training modules
Continous development of the training curriculum in
cooperation with the Smart Grid experts of Siemens AG
4 Jahr
3 Jahr
+ Smart Grid Module
2 Jahr
+ Smart Grid Module
1 Jahr
+ Smart Grid Module
+ Smart Grid Module
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Contact
Nakisha Evans
International Partnerships and Marketing
Siemens Technik Akademie Berlin
E-mail:
nakisha.evans.ext@siemens.com
Web:
www.siemens-certifications.com
www.technik-akademie.de
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