Competences for Industrie Theses on Future Qualifications and Skills

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1 Quelle: Bernd Münstermann GmbH und Co. KG Competences for Industrie Theses on Future Qualifications and Skills Michael Patrick Zeiner, M.A. The German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA)

2 VDMA AGENDA Contents (1) The VDMA and Industrie 4.0 in the Mechanical Engineering Industry (2) Key facts on I4.0 and Challenges for the Future of Labor (3) 5 Theses on Future Qualifications and Skills (4) Conclusion Seite

3 VDMA The Leading Association for Mechanical and Plant Engineering in Europe» more than members» predominantly medium-sized companies with an average size of 176 employees» over 1,3 millions employees» EUR 226 billion turnover (2017)» export rate approx. 75%» largest employer for engineers in Germany» almost EUR 6 billion R&D expenditures Seite

4 Industrie 4.0 the Fourth Industrial Revolution Page

5 Industrie 4.0 the Fourth Industrial Revolution Page

6 Industrie 4.0 in the Mechanical Engineering Industry Seite

7 VDMA AGENDA Contents (1) The VDMA and Industrie 4.0 in the Mechanical Engineering Industry (2) Key facts on I4.0 and Challenges for the Future of Labor (3) 5 Theses on Future Qualifications and Skills (4) Conclusion Seite

8 Quelle: Bernd Münstermann GmbH und Co. KG Several Key facts on Industrie 4.0» Industrie 4.0 is not available as a technology Companies have to develop and implement their own concept» Industrie 4.0 means integration and networking Cross-border services and international cooperation are required» IT security is essential for globally acting companies Security of company s data has to be guaranteed» The path is an evolutionary process at different speeds International standards accelerate the evolutionary process Seite

9 Quelle: Bernd Münstermann GmbH und Co. KG Challenges for Mechanical Engineering and the Future of Labor» different generation of apprentices and young engineers» Dynamically increasing levels of complexity in the course of I4.0 less time for completing tasks» Employees have to adapt quicker to new and complex work assignments» Demand for qualifications and skills is constantly changing» The organization of work and workflows are changing Seite

10 VDMA-Studies: Qualifications and Skills for Industrie 4.0 IMPULS-Study Engineers for Industrie 4.0 Influence on Vocational Education and Training and the VET system (May 2016) Significance of Digital Expertise for the Mechanical and Plant Engineering Industry (November 2016) Adapting Curricula in the Engineering Degrees to I4.0 (Fall 2018) Seite

11 Are Machines Taking Over Our Jobs? Der Spiegel, Der Spiegel, VDMA Educational Policy Michael Patrick Zeiner Seite

12 Automation Potential Impact on Employment! Seite

13 VDMA AGENDA Contents (1) The VDMA and Industrie 4.0 in the Mechanical Engineering Industry (2) Key facts on I4.0 and Challenges for the Future of Labor (3) 5 Theses on Future Qualifications and Skills (4) Conclusion Seite

14 Thesis 1 Requirements are continually increasing especially in the field of IT! Seite

15 Competences 4.0» Working with big data» methodical skills in analyzing and processing data» mathematical and statistical expertise; knowledge of modeling and simulation» Knowledge in data protection and cybersecurity» Handling new technologies such as mobile devices, robotics, wearables, additive manufacturing Seite

16 Thesis 2 As the physical and virtual world are moving closer together, mechanical engineering will become more interdisciplinary. Seite

17 Competences 4.0» interdisciplinary qualifications to understand the needs of other disciplines» ability to communicate with people from other disciplines» engineers should understand the language of IT» computer scientists should know enough about production to understand the requirements of mechanical» interdisciplinary courses of study Seite

18 Thesis 3 Competence in cooperation is key for future success at the workplace. Seite

19 Competences 4.0» Competence in cooperation means more than teamwork : Working within a team in a company (interdisciplinary, multicultural etc.) Cooperating internationally Working together virtually in different places Cooperating with different companies (suppliers and partners) Seite

20 Thesis 4 Future learning requires a different, more process-oriented way of thinking. Seite

21 Competences 4.0» process expertise» ability to identify and solve problems early on» coordinate various organizational units» ability to manage complexity Seite

22 Thesis 5 Learning becomes a lifelong process. Seite

23 Competences 4.0» rapid pace of technological change: knowledge needs to be updated quickly» Motivation and the willingness to continuously learn» personal responsibility» a thirst for knowledge» learning on the job» flexibility and openness to change Seite

24 VDMA AGENDA Contents (1) The VDMA and Industrie 4.0 in the Mechanical Engineering Industry (2) Key facts on I4.0 and Challenges for the Future of Labor (3) 5 Theses on Future Qualifications and Skills (4) Conclusion Seite

25 Quelle: Bernd Münstermann GmbH und Co. KG Conclusion: Which competences will be in high demand in the future?» IT-skills, working with big data» Process expertise and general knowledge» Interdisciplinary qualifications» Competence in cooperation» problem solving oriented way of working» Flexiblity: ability to adapt quickly to new and complex tasks» Willingness to embrace change and act selfconfidently in a new situation» Motivation, personal responsibility; curiosity Seite

26 Michael Patrick Zeiner, M.A. Thank you for your attention! Consultant on Educational Policy, Project Manager Maschinenhaus Lyoner Straße Frankfurt am Main Tel: Fax: Seite