Curricula

Objective

Advanced sustainable manufacturing combines the principles of productivity and sustainability by using new technologies, materials and processes. In practice, sustainable manufacturing models guide development actions that reduce environmental impacts and improve resource efficiency. Smart manufacturing systems and artificial intelligence can optimize production processes and minimize human errors.

Advanced sustainable manufacturing means increasing energy efficiency, saving raw materials, low-emission production methods and promoting recycling and reuse.

Knowledge and Understanding
You will learn about new technologies, materials and processes in workshop manufacturing and understand their relevance to sustainable development. You will learn to evaluate the impacts of manufacturing processes on the environment, economy and society.

Investigations and Information Retrieval
You will learn to follow and analyze the development of sustainable manufacturing as a field. You will be able to choose and use appropriate technologies and concepts to implement the principles of sustainable development.

Content

The principles and objectives of sustainable manufacturing

Technologies such as additive manufacturing, foundry technology and metal melting, material joining and forming, sustainable machining methods and computer-integrated sustainable manufacturing

The systematics, evaluation methods and indicators of sustainable manufacturing

Applications and examples of sustainable manufacturing in different industries

Qualifications

You have a basic knowledge of the most common manufacturing methods in workshops and understand how production is planned, managed, and improved using different methods.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1): You understand the framework and terminology, but you have significant shortcomings in interpreting key concepts. You have a basic understanding of sustainable development principles.

Satisfactory (2): You understand the framework and terminology, but you have shortcomings in applying key concepts. You can apply sustainable manufacturing concepts adequately. You have a satisfactory understanding of principles and manufacturing technologies that address the challenges of sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You have a command of the key principles of the course, which include recognizing sustainable manufacturing activities relevant to your own industry, applying the systematic approach and assessment tools of sustainable manufacturing. You are familiar with measurement methods and indicators of sustainable manufacturing. Additionally, you can analyze and evaluate the results of development.

Very good (4): You have a command of the required key concepts and can apply them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

You have a command of the required key concepts and can apply them critically and innovatively in challenging manufacturing development scenarios. You are able to create new solutions critically while evaluating their impact on sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You understand the framework and terminology, but you have difficulties in applying key concepts. You have a satisfactory understanding of sustainable development principles.