The Félix Le Dantec high school experience with SchemBAT
As part of its training programme in electrical engineering, the Félix Le Dantec general and technological high school in Lannion (22300) has chosen to integrate SchemBAT software into its teaching programme. Ms Kervarrec, a teacher of Industrial Technical Sciences and an electrical engineering BTS (Advanced Technician Certificate), shares her experience with us.
A turning point with the reform of the Electrical Engineering BTS
‘When the Electrical Engineering BTS was reformed in 2020, we were obliged to work with industry-specific software to prepare our students as effectively as possible for working life,’ explains Ms Kervarrec. This reform marked a turning point by promoting the tools used in companies in the training courses, and pushed teachers to turn to concrete solutions, aligned with the realities on the ground.
A reference tool for teaching wiring
SchemBAT has rapidly established itself as a reference tool for electrical wiring in buildings and, by extension, in educational environments too. ‘The software brings together all wiring design, with the standard and a dedicated library,’ she adds. Indeed, one of SchemBAT‘s major strengths lies in its ability to integrate the standard and an up-to-date library, facilitating coherent and structured learning.
Smooth integration into teaching activities
The software fits in naturally with the BTS programme, particularly in design activities. ‘We use it in our site preparation and construction activities. The aim is to learn how to use building design software.’ Thanks to SchemBAT, students develop key skills at the crossroads of technical and digital fields. They are encouraged to use their knowledge of domestic and tertiary sector electricity while at the same time becoming familiar with professional IT tools: ‘They gather and use their skills on a professional software package. They also acquire a command of computer-aided design tools’.
Features tailored to learning
Among the most useful features for training, Ms Kervarrec cites: ‘The architectural diagram, an up-to-date library, creation of single-line diagrams, table management and editing of equipment lists’. These features enable students to work on real-life cases and simulate real projects on their own.
Positive adoption by students
Student feedback on the use of the software has been positive. ‘It’s easy for them to get to grips with it and they clearly see how much time it saves,’ she says. For the teachers, this commitment from the students is essential to guarantee the effectiveness of the training.
A progressive teaching approach
As far as teaching is concerned, students are trained progressively. ‘They work on real cases, from the simplest to the most complex, to understand the subtleties of the software’. This step-by-step approach ensures that the tool is accessible to all, while increasing their skills throughout the course.
Better preparation for the professional world
Asked whether the software is improving students’ preparation for the world of work, Ms Kervarrec replies optimistically: ’Yes, I hope so. The use of software such as SchemBAT creates a concrete bridge between school training and the requirements of companies.
A solution recommended to other establishments
A solution for tomorrow's training
This feedback confirms that SchemBAT, in addition to its use in the design office, is also establishing itself as a reference tool for the training of future technicians and engineers. At FTZ, we are enthusiastic about contributing to tomorrow’s training with solutions designed to be both powerful and educational.