606 Discrete Automation (Mechatronics)

Vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology, Vocational qualification in electrical engineering and automation technology, automation assembler.

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Semifinal

Semifinals are not organized to international competitors.

Final

The page will be launched in March 2022.

Results

The results will be published after the final.

Description of the skill category

Discrete automation includes mechanical devices, e.g. hydraulics and pneumatics as well as electrical technology/electronics. The professions of the field require competence in mechanical engineering and production technology as well as competence in electrical engineering and automation technology

Automation assemblers usually work in manufacturing, process or property automation jobs as well as in automation applications of the new generation, among other IoT (Internet of Things). Their work includes installation, control, maintenance and commissioning tasks. They have to be familiar with the products of several different manufacturers of equipment, components and control systems and know how to install, connect, use and program them. These include e.g. programmable logics, settable and parametrizable sensors, machine vision sensors, touch-sensitive screens, industry robots, frequency transformers, pneumatic components, devices related to machine safety as well as different installation equipment.

The competition is a pair competition.

Skill requirements

The competition tasks are based on the requirements and criteria of ”Excellent” in study programs of automation technology and maintenance of the Vocational qualification in electrical engineering and automation technology and the Vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology as well as the requirements of working life for a young worker.

Skill category managers

Partners of the skill

Main event partners

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