The AMTEC curriculum, whether Mechatronics or Industry 4.0, are courses that have been broken into modules. The courses were developed with Subject Matter Experts in each area of expertise. Take a look at some frequently asked questions regarding modules and how they serve learners.
What’s the difference between a module and a course?
A module is exactly the same as a regular college course, only smaller. Each module teaches a specific skill or knowledge area and takes only three to eight weeks to complete. Every course is broken down into two or more modules.
Why are modules better?
Modules give our students incredible flexibility. You’re free to pick and choose the modules that meet the educational goals of each individual student or cohort/class.
If a student needs to learn a specific skill for their job, then they only have to complete that module. Partners have the ability to build a student’s degree module by module.
Partners save money by only paying for the modules that you need. And if your institution chooses to let students test out of a module, they can earn the credit for the same tuition rate without having to do all the coursework (individual institutions have different policies, check with your school or company to determine if this is possible for your unique situation.)
Why are they called modules?
We call them modules because they’re, well, modular. This means that a module can function as a standalone class or be combined with other modules to build courses and earn degrees, certificates, and diplomas.
How was the curriculum developed?
The curriculum outlines were taken from a DACUM study. (Learn more about the DACUM study here. While the assessments were being created, the AMTEC team worked with groups of Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) across the country to create the needed materials for any curriculum. These subject matter experts are the actual maintenance workers and supervisors that are performing the tasks on a daily basis in their roles on the factory floors. Over the years, AMTEC has partnered with organizations such as Interactive Training Systems (ITS) to modularize curriculum for use in the classroom.
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