A little less than a year ago, together with the MCC Technical School S.P. Korolev, we have developed and launched a training program for the non-stop growing additive industry. In order to show the effectiveness of this program during quarantine, I thought about a plan for some students to enter the WorldSkills championship.

How long does it take for a modern student to start using a 3D printer not only as part of a household appliance? As my practice shows, for about half a year.

For those who did not know, I teach at the Department of Additive Technologies at the MCC Technical School S.P. Queen and very proud of it! In this educational institution, the designation "technical school" is present only in the name. Because if I can compare with anything, it is only with American colleges, which I saw in films! I will write a separate post about this, and if there is enough time, we will make a video. But back to 3D printing.

The very process of mastering a 3D printer is not a cornerstone task. In mastering the basic tools for creating a part on a 3D printer and theoretical materials, and students have enough interest. But how to explain to a young head what this technology is needed for? What serious tasks can this production area solve? So that the process “toss the model into the slider, insert the USB flash drive into the printer, wait, wait, wait” has turned into a serious in-depth approach to the study of every aspect and subtleties in the preparation of the code. To make the student feel a 3D printer.

Of course, on their own examples and knowledge that were acquired during the years of maker, in conjunction with student days in Baumank. Of course, it took me more than half a year to master the technology. However, I did not have a mentor and teacher, but I had a good base on the ability to receive and filter information. At this stage, there is a training program drawn up jointly with the leadership of the technical school. Half a year has passed ... And now ... The first fruits.

It is important to understand that in my case, the situation was radically different. I saw the application of technology, that's why I delved deeper, figured it out. In the case of students, it is more difficult. They need to show applicability and interest, and only then teach.

The market is growing, which means, dear partners and competitors, you know where to go behind the scenes!