Industry 4.0 Champions Course Information
West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services are supporting engineering and manufacturing businesses to boost their skills by giving them access to cutting-edge industry training and facilities at our new i4.0 Hub at WYMS.
Looking to adopt Advanced Manufacturing Technologies? Train your staff to become Industry 4.0 experts through this fully-funded training programme, delivered by industry experts.
Course Information:
1. Introduction to Industry 4.0
This session will introduce you to the principles that underpin Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, representing a fundamental shift in the way manufacturing processes are carried out.
This revolution is characterised by the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, and big data analytics in the manufacturing sector.
These principles aim to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance product quality, ultimately leading to greater competitiveness in the global marketplace.
Plus your choice of 2 of these workshops:
2. Advanced Simulation and Design
Participants will learn about the latest technological advancements in Design and Advanced Simulation and how these are revolutionising the manufacturing processes in the era of Industry 4.0.
They will explore how these technologies can be harnessed to create virtual prototypes, simulate real-world scenarios, and enhance the efficiency and productivity of engineering and manufacturing operations.
This session will introduce the use of Advanced Simulation, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) in the context of all types of design (parts, processes and products) for engineering and manufacturing, specifically in relation to Industry 4.0.
3. Robotics and Automation
This course will explore the advancements in robotics and automation within the engineering and manufacturing industries, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0. Participants will learn about the various applications of robotics and automation in streamlining production processes, enhancing efficiency, and improving overall productivity in manufacturing settings.
4. Additive Manufacturing: 3D Scanning and Printing
This session will introduce the principles and applications of 3D scanning and 3D printing in the field of Engineering and Additive Manufacturing. Participants will learn how to capture physical objects in a digital format using 3D scanning technology.
How to manipulate and modify these digital models to generate technical drawings for component replacement and other engineering projects.
Participants will gain an understanding of how to go from technical drawing to printing a component.
5. Process Control Systems: Data Generation and Data Analytics
This session will explore the use of sensors in engineering and manufacturing processes to monitor and collect data for analysis.
The focus will be on leveraging this data to drive efficiency and productivity in the context of Industry 4.0. Participants will learn about different types of sensors, their applications, and how they can be integrated into existing processes.
The session will also cover data analysis techniques and tools to make informed decisions based on the sensor data.
Delegates will choose 2 of the listed courses to participate in over the day. This course is fully funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Training will be provided by Skills Connect, and the programme is brought to you by West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services; Textile Centre of Excellence; Calderdale College; and the i4.0 Hub
Participants must be:
Aged 19+ Living in West Yorkshire; and are: Employed incl. self-employed.
Participant must have the right to legally reside and work in the UK
They must not:
- Be in full time education or be undertaking an apprenticeship at the time of joining.
- Have completed a previous Skills Connect course (participants can only access the funding once)
- Be economically inactive (definition of economically inactive is not being able start work in the two next weeks).
- Any subsequent training or education must commence after the last day of training on Skills Connect.
Places per employer are limited to:
- Four (4) individuals per employer >250 employees
- Three (3) individuals per employer between 100-250 employees
- Two (2) individuals per employer between 50-100 employees
- One (1) individual per employer between 1-50 employee