Development of a digital learning platform for the planning of manufacturing processes

The planning of manufacturing processes is an important part of the work of engineers and skilled workers. Students of engineering sciences and apprentices come with too little practical experience in studying and training, in the study and/or training period valuable competencies at machines and mechanisms often cannot be acquired. The use of a digital learning platforms to convey such content can help to develop the needed competencies among the target groups. The aim of the paper is to describe the concept and a pilot system for a learning platform. A cross-border project between partners from Germany and Czech Republic develops a concept for a digital learning platform and a pilot system. Daily practice of work process studies flows into the design of the platform with realistic workpieces, processes, procedures and systems. A wide range of media is provided: texts, audiovisual sequences, simulations. They support the mental integration of the contexts. Learning and working tasks at various stages of difficulty support the development of student’s and apprentice’s skills. The implementation of the recorded aspects in the form of a pilot solution was extensively tested with the target groups. The experiences and feedback provide a valuable basis for improving the overall concept.