3d4Auto
CVET compatible 3D printing training modules for automotive technologies
Project number: 2021-1-SK01-KA220-VET-000034617
The project is mainly aimed at the implementation and development of a 3D printing and prototyping course for high schools in the “Automotive Technology” sector with the aim of stimulating the young minds of students, awaken their creativity and potential in a school laboratory.
3D printing technology is now present in many sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace and others, but it is still not so much used in professional schools, where it is necessary to implement tools and materials that can be used by teachers to promote new forms of education and training in step with the times, also usable through specific App.
Aims:
3D4Auto Project will serve to create specific educational resources in order to facilitate the professional introduction of 3D printing technology in the school environment to VET teachers.
The target group of the project is composed by those who work as a teacher at vocational high schools in the Automotive Technology departments.
Results:
The project involves the realization of the following 5 results:
1. “ECVET-BASED 3D PRINTING CURRICULUM AND AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TRAINING MODULE”.
It concerns the creation of a training curriculum based on the ECVET rules for 3D printing and the development of a training course on 3D printing for the automotive technology sector in vocational high schools. The curriculum will be divided into the following 7 training units:
1. Introduction to 3D print technology in Automotive Education
2. 3D printer parts
3. Creation objects in a virtual environment
4. Slicing Techniques
5. Using techniques of the 3D printer
6. 3D printing materials
7. Sample STL codes for Automotive Technology Education
The course will provide the opportunity to evaluate knowledge and skills through tests, quizzes and exercises.
2. “VIDEO ANIMATION”
It concerns the realization of a training module on 3D printing based on ECVET with a summary of the instructions for the automotive technology course in professional high schools. The animated videos will include videos for each of the curriculum contents developed and divided into the 7 training units provided.
3. “MOBILE HUB FOR VET TEACHERS IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY”.
It concerns the realization of a mobile HUB for training on 3D printing, including visual cues, drawings, software for automotive teachers of professional training in technology in vocational high schools. Mobile Hub will be a multilingual online tool where all educational users will have access to the planned seven 3D printing training units in 6 languages.
4. “VIRTUAL TRAINING SEMINARS AND WEBINARS FOR VET TEACHERS IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY”.
It concerns the realization of a series of virtual training seminars and webinars for VET teachers in automotive technology. There will be at least 7 online seminars and webinars on the 7 topics planned. These virtual activities will be recorded to be posted on the project’s YouTube channel to reach a wider audience.
5. “POLITICAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT FOR 3D PRINTING IN VET”.
It concerns the realization of a “Political Recommendation Report for 3D Printing in Vocational Training” which will include the learning outcomes and the content of the modules with national models.