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The
IST
program
is
also
unique
because
it
offers:
 Industrial
quality
equipment
Amatrol’s
industrial
quality
equipment
makes
students
feel
like
they
are
actually
training
in
a
real
industrial
setting.
Amatrol
learning
systems
feature
heavy-duty,
industry-standard
components
and
a
far
greater
range
of
component
types
so
that
students
are
better
prepared
for
the
entire
scope
of
the
technologies
they
will
encounter.
Troubleshooting
Emphasis
Amatrol
curriculum
teaches
troubleshooting
with
organized
problem-solving
methods.
Many
learning
systems
feature
Amatrol’s
Computer-Based
Fault
Insertion
System,
which
automatically
inserts
faults
and
tracks
student
troubleshooting
activities.
Task-Based
Curriculum
The
IST
Maintenance
Program
curriculum
uses
a
task-based
design
where
theory
and
hands-on
learning
activities
are
structured
around
industry-relevant
tasks.
Individualized
and
Group
Learning
Formats
-
Amatrol’s
learning
activity
packet
(LAP)
design
gives
instructors
the
flexibility
to
teach
students
using
either
a
self-directed
or
traditional
lecture-lab
format.
All
theory
and
hands-on
instructional
materials
needed
for
teaching
both
formats
are
included
in
each
learning
activity
packet.
Multimedia
and
Printed
Curriculum
Formats
Many
learning
systems
are
available
with
an
optional
multimedia
curriculum
in
addition
to
printed
curriculum
to
further
support
individualized
and
distance
learning
applications.
The
multimedia
versions
have
the
same
content
as
the
printed
versions
plus
they
include
extensive
video,
3D
simulations,
and
interactive
activities.
Certification
of
Skills
The
IST
program
includes
a
real
world
assessment
process
that
allows
teachers
to
certify
student
skills.
Amatrol’s
SkillPro
software
makes
documentation
of
this
process
an
easy
task
for
teachers
with
a
barcode
data
collection
system
and
powerful
reporting
tools.
IST
Maintenance
Program
Contents
- Learning
Systems
-
These
systems
include
hands-on
stations
with
industrial
quality
software
and
equipment
to
provide
learning
in
electrical
maintenance
topics.
-
Printed
Curriculum
-
Each
learning
system
includes
a
printed
curriculum
in
an
individualized,
layered,
task-based
format.
-
Interactive
Multimedia
Curriculum
-
Various
learning
systems
are
available
with
an
optional
interactive
multimedia
version
of
the
printed
curriculum
to
enhance
student
learning
and
motivation.
-
Electronic
Assessment
System
-
The
optional
Amatrol
SkillPro
software
automatically
collects
student
assessment
results
and
organizes
them
in
useful
reporting
formats.
- Teacher
Training
Services
-
Amatrol
provides
tuition-free
teacher
training
for
initial
and
on-going
professional
development
of
teachers
involved
in
the
IST
Maintenance
Program.
- Service
and
Support
Services
-
Amatrol
service
and
support
are
second
to
none
with
free
hotline
support
and
local
service
technicians.
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