AI and Climate Protection in the Job Description
Plant Mechanic - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Technology
The aim of our project is to build a "vocational training center" that combines the topics of advanced education in the field of AI and climate protection and the safe use of AI tools.
Project description
Target:
Training, AI tools, and practices come together in one virtual place to create a complementary experience for trainers and teachers. The content is easily transferable via instructions, so institutions and companies can use the developments in their own environment. The topic of climate protection is selected as an example in the professional profile of mechanic of machines and equipment - sanitary, heating and air conditioning technology and is transferred to other professional profiles by means of systematic logic.
Activities:
Creation of content, didactic-methodological and technical implementation concepts. AI concepts for use in teaching and training. Gaining insights into the topics of AI in education/training and climate protection/energy saving in the fields of machine and plant mechanics/plumbers, heating engineers, and air conditioning technicians. Workshops and development of a specific catalogue of suggestions. Flexible integration of AI models and pilot implementation. Documentation and release of all content and materials for reproduction for personal use.
Outcomes:
The theory and practice of AI assistance systems with support structures come together without interrupting the system. The use of AI tools in training and teaching in accordance with GDPR is ensured. The whole package will be made available in several languages so that other institutions/companies across countries can adapt the content as needed and incorporate it into their own programmes. Climate protection in heating technology is being disseminated and supports the development of in-house training modules.
Programme:
Erasmus+,
KA 220-VET
Project duration:
1.11.2024 -
30.10.2027
Project scope:
400.000 €
Partners:
Project progress
1st ‘STAI’ project partner meeting in Nuremberg (5-7 February 2025)
During the three days, the project objectives were discussed with the individual tasks, the partner contracts were finalised, communication via MS Teams was discussed and the use of Kanban for task tracking was demonstrated. The next tasks are to finalise the topics of the 14 learnnuggets for the teachers, the 5 topics from the area of heating, air conditioning and sanitation and the creation of the project web pages.
In addition to the work programme, there was also time to visit the sights of Nuremberg and enjoy dinner together in a well-known Nuremberg restaurant.
At the end of the very extensive partner meeting with many constructive ideas and discussions, guest gifts were presented. The lead partner received original gifts made by the Ukrainian partner from the vocational school.
Events and activities
AI AND TEACHING - Vicenza (29.01.2025)
The participating trainers had the opportunity to experience some curricular modules in a virtual learning environment in the Metaverse.
Round table in Prague (26.03.2025)
On 26 March 2025, the Czech project partner Everesta organised an exchange of experiences on the topic of ‘Good practice in AI teaching - experiences from experts’ at the Duo Praha/Prague Hotel.
Training in Vicenza (05.05.2025)
On 5 May, the first classroom pilot test with the VR Automotive application took place at the CFP, Professional Training Centre in Trissino (Vicenza).
Coordination meeting in Vicenza (08.07.2025)
On Tuesday, 8 July 2025, a coordination meeting for the STAI project took place at Eurocultura's headquarters in Vicenza from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.
Expert group discussion in Chemnitz (25 November 2025)
On 25 November 2025, the STAI project was presented in Chemnitz at the VSBI e.V. general meeting and discussed with the participants. The topic will be further discussed in the ‘Educational Opportunities’ working group in 2026 as part of a working group meeting.
Advance notices
All public project activities are announced here in advance. If you want to stay up to date, simply write to us using the contact form and we will inform you in good time.
Final conference
We are planning the final conference in Nuremberg, Germany, in August 2027. All project results, experiences and download options for implementation and transferability to other areas are shown. If you have any questions or would like to register, please send us a message.
Our partners
Germany
Bavarian Business Continuing Education Centers (bfz) gGmbH
The bfz supports public labor market policy: On behalf of employment agencies or job centers, it offers training and continuing education programs in collaboration with regional partners. bfz staff help people of all ages gain the skills needed in today’s workforce—thereby assisting them in finding jobs or apprenticeships and integrating into the workforce. Founded in 1983, the bfz are represented at 18 main locations and 170 training sites throughout Bavaria. The bfz are a company within the group of the Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V. (bbw.de).
Czechia
Everesta s.r.o. provides a wide range of services in the field of adult education, consulting, human resource management, project and process management, digital transformation and compliance. Thanks to a wide portfolio of experts, lecturers and internal employees, it helps companies, public institutions and international organizations with innovative and effective solutions to many projects and challenges.
Italy
Eurocultura is an organization engaged in research, education and career guidance, based in Vicenza, Italy, since 1993. Our main competencies relate mainly to labour market and education issues. The aim of our projects and activities is to improve people's employability through education and valuable work experience abroad, to promote entrepreneurial spirit, to support the international mobility of students and workers, and to promote the use of new technologies in educational activities.
Italy
F.I.C.I.A.P. VENETO S.r.l. Impresa Sociale (Italian Association of Vocational Training Centres) is a tool to support and link different educational institutions. It was founded in 1959 in Veneto and represents more than 36 vocational training centres.
Ukraine
The State Vocational School "Interregional Secondary Vocational School of Automobile Transport and Construction" based in Lviv has been a leader in the training of specialists for road transport and construction enterprises in Western Ukraine for more than 70 years. Based on the experience of the past, we are changing vocational education for a better future of our country!
bfz gGmbH
PMdM, Rollnerstraße 14
D-90408 Nürnberg
Phone: +49 151 70274163
E-Mail: steffen.steinke@bfz.de
Co-funded by the
Programm Erasmus+
of the European Union
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