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Progress through cooperation Cooperation is key in order to get the best educational results. When business communities, regional government and schools meet and work together, interesting and successful learning moments are created. This goes beyond internships and training companies. It involves actual integration of learning and working. It is about performing educational and realistic assignments from real businesses at school. It is about exchanging knowledge and skills of professionals. And it involves the willingness to invest in resources and facilities. Da Vinci students in Dordrecht study and work in the Duurzaamheidsfabriek (Sustainability Factory), in a realistic practical environment with modern machinery, facilities and up-to-date robotics.
Sustainability Factory as Field Lab Smart Industry At the Leerpark (Education Park) in Dordrecht, the Sustainability Factory is a real eye-catcher. In this special building, which is a Field Lab Smart Industry, education for a lifetime is possible. Partnerships between entrepreneurs, education and government are stimulated and facilitated here. From technical education to additional training, retraining and refresher courses during the entire career. The Sustainability Factory is the engine behind the regional innovative knowledge economy. Maritime Technology and Energy transition are the key themes within the Sustainability Factory, in which companies like Siemens, Krohne, Priva, HVC, Verkerk Groep, Sublean, Valk Welding, VIV and IWZH participate.
Illustrating the hybrid approach: building a boat In Dordrecht, Da Vinci Technology students are building a Euro sloop 660, in cooperation with Slob Shipyard. This project is a magnificent practical example illustrating the hybrid approach. Thanks to this project, students learn about the entire shipbuilding process. Teachers and an instructor from the shipyard itself train and guide the students. In the school years to come, more sloops will follow. Continuing this hybrid learning project will enable Da Vinci College to intensify its education programme and to develop knowledge of shipbuilding, which will be of benefit to the maritime companies in the region. ƒƒ
For more information on the vocational education of ROC Da Vinci College, contact www.davinci.nl.
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For questions and services relating to the Education Park in Dordrecht and the facilities of the Sustainability Factory, go to www.duurzaamheidsfabriek.nl.
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Hybrid education: shipyard instructor guides students during their classes