Polytech Africa, a specialist in engineering consulting services, is offering a range of accredited mechatronics training courses at its Johannesburg-based Mechatronics Academy over the latter of 2022 to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Students are set to be examined through continuous and final summative assessments that combine simulation, practical and theoretical aspects, as part of MERSETA/QCTO accreditation requirements. “Often these courses are run by industry with a product focus, whereas our courses are run according to a qualification focus”, stated Astrid Straussner, the Founding Director of Polytech Africa.

With over 20 years of expertise in the education and engineering field, the Level 4 B-BBEE accredited company provides services to developers, utilities and contractors requiring assistance with their training and development needs.

The Mechatronics Academy was launched in 2019 under Polytech Africa’s education division to provide specialised training and courses, which reflect the dynamics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. “Due to the ‘4-IR’ drive, programmes of this nature are imperative for competitive edge in this industry and job market,” Straussner concluded.

The list of mechatronics courses for the latter of 2022 are:

September

•           05-Sep LS1/2 - Introduction to Logic Systems

•           06-Sep LS1/2 - Introduction to Logic Systems

•           07-Sep PL1 - Programmable Controller Introduction

•           08-Sep PL1 - Programmable Controller Introduction

•           12-Sep PL2 - Programmable Controller Intermediate

•           13-Sep PL2 - Programmable Controller Intermediate

•           14-Sep PL2 - Programmable Controller Intermediate

•           19-Sep HMI1 - Human Machine Interfacing Introduction

•           20-Sep HMI1 - Human Machine Interfacing Introduction

•           21-Sep HMI2 - Human Machine Interfacing Intermediate

•           22-Sep HMI2 - Human Machine Interfacing Intermediate

•           26-Sep PL3 - Programmable Controller Advanced

HMI1 - Human Machine Interfacing Introduction

•           27-Sep PL3 - Programmable Controller Advanced

HMI1 - Human Machine Interfacing Introduction

•           28-Sep PL3 - Programmable Controller Advanced

HMI2 - Human Machine Interfacing Intermediate

•           29-Sep HMI2 - Human Machine Interfacing Intermediate

October

•           03-Oct LS1/2 - Introduction to Logic Systems

•           04-Oct LS1/2 - Introduction to Logic Systems

•           05-Oct LS1/2 - Introduction to Logic Systems

•           10-Oct PL1 - Programmable Controller Introduction

•           11-Oct PL1 - Programmable Controller Introduction

•           12-Oct PL2 - Programmable Controller Intermediate

•           13-Oct PL2 - Programmable Controller Intermediate

•           14-Oct PL2 - Programmable Controller Intermediate

•           17-Oct PL3 - Programmable Controller Advanced

LS1/2 - Introduction to Logic Systems

•           18-Oct PL3 - Programmable Controller Advanced

LS1/2 - Introduction to Logic Systems

•           19-Oct PL3 - Programmable Controller Advanced

LS1/2 - Introduction to Logic Systems

•           24-Oct FB1 - Function Block

HMI1 - Human Machine Interfacing Introduction

•           25-Oct SCADA 1 - Introduction to Scada

HMI1 - Human Machine Interfacing Introduction

•           26-Oct SCADA1 - Introduction to Scada

HMI1 - Human Machine Interfacing Introduction

•           27-Oct SCADA2 - Scada - Intermediate

HMI2 - Human Machine Interfacing Intermediate

•           28-Oct SCADA2 - Scada - Intermediate

HMI2 - Human Machine Interfacing Intermediate

•           31-Oct FB1 - Function Block     

November

•           28-Nov PL3 - Programmable Controller Advanced

•           29-Nov PL3 - Programmable Controller Advanced

•           30-Nov PL3 - Programmable Controller Advanced

December

•           02-Dec HMI1 - Human Machine Interfacing Introduction

SCADA 1 - Introduction to Scada

•           03-Dec HMI1 - Human Machine Interfacing Introduction

SCADA1 - Introduction to Scada

•           04-Dec HMI2 - Human Machine Interfacing Intermediate

SCADA2 - Scada - Intermediate

•           05-Dec HMI2 - Human Machine Interfacing Intermediate

SCADA2 - Scada - Intermediate

•           12-Dec DR1 - Introduction to Drives

•           13-Dec DR1 - Introduction to Drives

•           14-Dec DR2 - Drives Intermediate

•           15-Dec DR2 - Drives Intermediate