Programme area for Automation - curriculum for common programme subject Vg3 (AUT3-01)

The programme subject covers working with production processes, machines and installations and their appurtenant security systems. This programme subject also includes programmable management and control systems with digital and analogue signal processing and conditioning, functions testing, troubleshooting, error rectification, maintenance, logging, the use of digital tools, and optimisation. The programme subject also covers measurement and control systems, internal control systems, Environment, Health and Safety, safe job analyses, quality assurance, business studies and an understanding of rules and regulations that apply to this trade.

The programme subject covers planning work tasks, selecting materials, the production and assembly of mechanical elements and products, and assemblage. In addition to this, the programme subject covers troubleshooting, error rectification, repairs, maintenance and testing of components, production machines and processing plants. The programme subject also cover the use of working drawings, procedures, standards and the use of digital tools as a basis for assembly, operation and maintenance.

The programme subject covers electrical installation and maintenance based on safety procedures related to electricity in automated systems in areas where explosives are used and in areas subject to electrical noise. The programme subject also covers the use of documentation, the use of digital tools, reading instructions and understanding rules and regulations that apply to this trade.