Libyan Trucks and Bus Co. (IVECO) Maximises SIMATIC S7 Automation Capabilities

To maintain top-tier manufacturing performance, Libyan Trucks and Bus Co. (IVECO) aimed to elevate its engineering team’s technical skills, specifically in Siemens SIMATIC S7. To achieve this, the company partnered with Qabas to implement an extensive training programme covering Siemens SIMATIC S7, including programming and TIA (Totally Integrated Automation).

Training Specifications

1. Siemens S7 Training: Engineers required a deep understanding of Siemens S7 PLCs, encompassing hardware configuration, system diagnostics, and basic programming.
2. Advanced Programming: The programme aimed to enhance engineers’ skills in advanced programming for Siemens S7 PLCs, focusing on ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagrams.
3. TIA Training: The TIA Portal training covered integrated engineering, system configuration, and efficient project management within the Siemens automation environment.

Implementation Strategy

1. Needs Analysis: Conducted a detailed assessment to identify the specific training needs of IVECO’s engineers, aligning the curriculum with the company’s operational goals and technological requirements.
2. Customised Modules: Developed specialised training modules tailored to Siemens S7, advanced programming, and TIA, addressing the unique requirements of IVECO’s engineering team.
3. Practical Workshops: Delivered hands-on workshops to provide practical experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and the TIA Portal, reinforcing theoretical knowledge through real-world application.
4. Ongoing Support: Established continuous learning support mechanisms, including access to online resources, post-training evaluations, and follow-up sessions to ensure skill retention and knowledge enhancement.
5. Stakeholder Communication: Maintained consistent communication with IVECO’s management and engineering teams to ensure alignment with training objectives and gather continuous feedback for course refinement.

Results

This initiative significantly enhanced the technical capabilities of our client’s engineering team, leading to improved system diagnostics, efficient project management, and increased automation efficiency. Ultimately, it boosted the team’s confidence and proficiency in handling complex automation tasks and positioned Libyan Trucks and Bus Co. as a leader in industrial automation.