Purpose
The common programme subject for Automation shall contribute to functionality, safety and high quality production for land-based industries, shipping and offshore oil and gas production. The subject shall contribute to a high level of effectiveness, adaptability and innovation in the use of automated production methods.
Learning in the subject of Automation shall promote the pupil's knowledge and understanding of systems and the ability to see the interrelationship between technology systems, processing plants, machines and installations. The subject shall help pupils gain competence in planning, installing, operating and maintaining automation plants in accordance with current rules and regulations. Automation shall improve the pupil's ability to understand economics, systems and equipment, and promote comprehensive thinking and creativity. Automation shall raise the pupil's awareness about local, national and global environmental challenges related to better use of resources and sustainable development.
Learning in Automation shall promote the pupil's independence and ability to cooperate and communicate. Interdisciplinary learning tasks shall form the basis for further in-depth study and specialisation and prepare the pupil for lifelong learning in areas of work where technological development sets the requirements for reorganization, change and acquiring new competence. Learning in the subject shall provide basic knowledge about the working environment and promote independence and cooperation with others in one's own profession and company and with other professionals at other companies, as well as the ability to communicate with users and colleagues. The subject will also promote an understanding of internal control systems, Environment, Health and Safety, value creation from a social perspective, service-mindedness and upholding the company as an organization.
Training completed and passed in the subject will lead to a Trade Certificate. The professional title is Automatician.
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