EPLAN Certified Engineer / EPLAN Certified Company

EPLAN Quality Certifications

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“One clear thing is required

to master the challenges of
digitisation: ongoing qualification
for employees. EPLAN Training
Academy’s course and certifica-
tion offerings can help compa-
nies ensure their long-term
competitiveness.”

Bernd Schewior,
EPLAN Senior Vice President
Professional Services

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 CONTENTS
EPLAN – Certified Engineer / EPLAN – Certified Company

Contents

Your Training to Become an EPLAN Professional

Advance Yourself and Your Company! 4

The EPLAN Certified Engineer Training Programme

Step By Step to Becoming an EPLAN Expert 5

EPLAN Certified Engineer – Contents 6

EPLAN Certified Company

Quality Certification for Your Company 8

Qualifications for the EPLAN Certified Company 8

EPLAN Solutions
EPLAN Is State-of-the-Art Software for Your Engineering 9

Qualified Employees for a Certified Company 10

Overview of the ECC Certification Process 11

EPLAN Consulting
Expert Advice and Individualised Recommendations for Action 12

The 4.2.6 Method

Expert Advice and Individualised Recommendations for Action 14

EPLAN Experience
Step by Step to More Efficiency 15

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 EPLAN Certified Engineer

Your Training to Become an EPLAN Professional –

Advance Yourself and Your Company!
TRAINING

EPLAN software solutions are important tools for your The course contents are individually tailored to what you
daily work. But you’re the one who counts most for already know and your areas of interest. Starting in 2020,
ensuring that your company’s engineering runs smoothly! you also have the option of selecting in-depth modules to
With your experience, routine and know-how, you can expand your personal expertise in your fields of work or
get the most out of EPLAN – advancing both your to become familiarised with our solutions’ other additional
employer and your career. potential.

The EPLAN Training Academy offers you professional And so you know, the EPLAN Training Academy is
training to become an EPLAN Certified Engineer (ECE). certified to the globally recognised quality standard
From high-quality documentation to defining codes and DIN ISO 9001:2015.
guidelines to the correct implementation of IEC standards
– you will become a certified EPLAN expert within six to
twelve months with our training offerings.

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EPLAN Training Academy

The EPLAN Certified

Engineer Training
Programme –

ECE
Step By Step to
Becoming an
EPLAN Expert

With the new ECE training package, you will quickly

achieve learning success and specialise in the fields that
are most important to you.

Depending on what you already know, you initially start

with a basic or a refresher course, followed by further
training at regular intervals. You decide yourself with the
elective specialist modules whether you would like to fo-
cus on the topic of panel building, standards and product
structuring, or automation. Your training is accompanied
by an online training as well, where you can ask specific
functional questions that an experienced EPLAN trainer will
answer.

The final examination is conducted by an external certi-

fication institute. You will document the expertise you’ve
acquired in an online procedure available worldwide. You
will establish a connection to your specific work practise by
developing your own best practises.

Regular re-certification is planned to ensure your know-

ledge always remains up to date. Re-certification takes
place every three years.

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 EPLAN Certified Engineer – Contents

3 Modules, 22 Days, 1 Goal:

Your Certification as an EPLAN Certified Engineer

You complete your training as an n Basic Module n Specialist Elective

EPLAN Certified Engineer within Duration: Up to 14 Days Duration: Up to 5 Days

CONTENTS

22 course days. You will partici- Depending on what you already Now you have the opportunity to se-
ECE

pate in the course in a classroom know, your certification begins with an lect one of three specialist subjects.
at EPLAN Training Academy and EPLAN basics course or a refresher You get an in-depth introduction to
also take part in the online course course, followed by in-depth training EPLAN Pro Panel in the 3D Panel Buil-
at your workplace. on the topics of part and master data ding subject matter. The Engineering
creation as well as macro and device Package focuses on product structure
technology. An introduction to modu- and standards. As part of the Auto-
lar, standardised project implementa- mation Package, the spotlight is on
tion round off the basic module. the topics of scripting and PLC.

Certification + Best Practises

(3 Days)

+
Selecting a Specialist Elective
(1 Module à 5 Days)

Training Duration: Up to 22 Days

n 3D Panel n Standards and Product n Automation Module

Building Module Structure Module

+
Basic Module
(Up to 14 Days)

n EPLAN Platform Setup and Configuration

n Advanced Training - Marco and Device Technology
n Advanced Training - Part and Master Data Creation
n Basics or Refresher Course

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n Practise phases and online training

during your daily work often result in

specific functional questions about
the application. That is why our expe-
rienced EPLAN trainers are available
to answer your questions in web ses-
sion between the training courses at
EPLAN Training Academy.

CONTENTS
n Certification + Best Practises

ECE
Duration: 3 Days
Now the time has come when the
preparations for the examination to
be an EPLAN Certified Engineer are
expanded to include the customised
practise module! In order to put the
practical knowledge you’ve acquired
to the test, you will develop best prac-
tises with a specific reference to your
everyday work.

About EPLAN
EPLAN provides software and service
solutions in the fields of electrical,
automation and mechatronic engi-
neering. The company develops one
of the world’s leading design software
solutions for machine and panel build-
ers. Both standardised as well as cus-
tomised interfaces to ERP and PLM/
PDM systems ensure data consistency
along the whole value chain. EPLAN
was founded in 1984 and is part of the
owner-operated Friedhelm Loh Group.

Find out more at:

www.eplan-efficient-engineering.com

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 EPLAN Certified Company

Quality Certification for

Your Company
The solutions from EPLAN are firmly established as the engineering standard in
many German corporations and their supply chains. The applies to a variety of
industries, from machine and plant system manufacturers to the automotive in-
dustry to energy technology.

As an EPLAN Certified Company (ECC), your engineering expertise is officially

QUALIFICATION

certified by EPLAN for potential customers and clients. Raise your company’s
QUALITY

profile by demonstrating its use of a modern software environment, qualified em-

ployees and a high level of efficiency.

Furthermore, EPLAN Certified Companies also benefit from a comprehensive

support package and regular key-user meetings to talk shop with other compa-
nies proudly carrying the ECC seal.

Qualifications for the

EPLAN Certified Company
In order to receive the EPLAN Certified Company seal, companies must fulfil the
following criteria:

n State-of-the-Art Software: The use of up-to-date CAE software that

matches your company’s workflows is the foundation for efficient
engineering.
n Qualified Employees: At least one qualified EPLAN Certified Engineer
(ECE) works at your company..
n High Efficiency Level: The company displays an optimal ratio
between the degree of automation and time expenditures (eLevel)
as well as an optimal degree of utilisation of the functionality of its
CAE software (uLevel).

Our EPLAN consultants and the EPLAN Training Academy assist you during the
certification process.

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EPLAN Solutions

EPLAN Is State-of-the-Art Software for

Your Engineering

SOLUTIONS
Mechanical Automated EPLAN EPLAN EPLAN EPLAN EPLAN Software
Engineering Engineering Preplanning Fluid Electric P8 Pro Panel Harness proD Engineering

ERP/PDM

EPLAN supports you in setting up interdisciplinary engi- With EPLAN ePULSE, you also have an innovative cloud
neering. The foundation for this is EPLAN Platform, which system at your disposal that offers real added value, for in-
connects all of our software solutions. What it means for stance on projects being worked on across company loca-
you is a clear plus for efficiency in working on your EPLAN tions. Together, the EPLAN Platform and EPLAN ePULSE
Project because your digital data flow seamlessly from form EPLAN Solutions – or, in other words, your key for
solution to solution and are continuously enriched and en- future-oriented engineering.
hanced along every step of the process.
EPLAN Certified Companies always keep their engineering
software up to date in order to be able to take full advan-
tage of its functionality. We’re happy to advise you on se-
lecting and implementing EPLAN solutions and services for
your specific application scenarios.

Find out more: www.eplan-efficient-engineering.com

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 EPLAN Certified Company

Qualified Employees for a

Certified Company
The use of state-of-the-art software solutions is a central component for an efficiently operating
company. Another decisive factor for success: Qualified employees who are enabled to perfectly use
these tools as well as to pass on their knowledge.

The training to become an EPLAN Certified Engineer (ECE) at EPLAN Training Academy makes your
employees into EPLAN experts.

A prerequisite to become an EPLAN Certified Company is having at least one employee who has
successfully completed the EPLAN Certified Engineer training course and who also renews the
certification every three years.
QUALIFICATION
EMPLOYEE

Find out more: www.eplan.de/academy

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EPLAN Certified Company

Overview of the
ECC Certification Process
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2 Module 3:

1
Certification by the
EPLAN Assessment Board
Module 2: (2 Days)
Recommendations for Achieving
the Certification Criteria The EPLAN Assessment Board (EAB)
Module 1: (6 Months) is comprised of EPLAN experts and
Analysis of the Current Status departmental managers from your

CERTIFICATION
(3 Days) If untapped potential for your engi- company. Based on the pilot order
neering processes is found during project implemented by your EPLAN

ECC
As part of a three-day workshop, your Module 1, we jointly develop recom- key users, the EAB carries out a
company’s current status and current mendations for action so that your target analysis. If your company’s
efficiency level will initially be calculat- company can fulfil the criteria for ECC design and/or manufacturing integra-
ed working together with your EPLAN certification. We proceed according tion achieves the desired degree of
key users. For this, a standard order to the 4.2.6 Method as part of EPLAN efficiency by implementing the recom-
project will be evaluated using key ref- Experience and determine your cur- mended measures, certification
erence figures. Afterwards we present rent as well as your optimal Efficiency is achieved.
the results to your management board Level.
to create a clear foundation for deci-
sion-making.

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 EPLAN Consulting

Expert Advice and Individualised

Recommendations for Action
Many years of practical experience meet scientific How we determine and optimise your
expertise – our consulting methods help bring your Efficiency Level
company to the next level of efficiency over the short- We analyse the efficiency of your engineering pro-
est possible time period. cesses based on the findings of the “Engineering
4.0” study by RWTH Aachen University.

1. 2.
Evaluation of the use of the CAE platform’s Consideration of the work methods of the
functional scope individual workflow steps – efficient use
(uLevel) of your CAE software
(eLevel)

eLevel Functional Characteristics Workflow Characteristics

Basic User, symbol-oriented work methods, Traditional, copying of partial projects and
CONSULTING

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graphical, manual, no devices manual additions
Enhanced User, symbol and device-oriented, Partially Standardized, start with macro
2 graphical, manual, devices, macros for product techniques, re-use, modularisation
functions
Advanced User, device-oriented, graphical, Standardised, variants and options, central macro
3 device and completely standardised macro projects projects, design handbook, clear centralised rules
for process steps
Professional User, automatic numbering, import/ Partially Automated, introduction of generation
4
export functions, navigators, mass data editing techniques, generation of product functions
High Professional User, use of automation Automated, integrated, generation, configuration,
5 techniques, generation, scripting, API, batch runs, ERP/PDM integration
customising the software

uLevel: Efficient Use of Your CAE Software eLevel: Engineering Workflow Matrix
From Basic User to High Professional User: The de- Based on the Engineering Workflow Model, we dis-
gree of use of the EPLAN software functionality by tinguish between five Efficiency Levels (eLevels), from
your employees is assigned to one of five Use Levels drawing by hand to complete automation. These are
(uLevels). The EPLAN consultants use this information set in relation to the time required for engineering ac-
to calculate the potential for your company’s specific tivities as well as ongoing standardisation efforts. The
engineering tasks. To exploit this potential to the full- EPLAN consultants determine your company’s cur-
est, we provide recommendations for individual train- rent status and then support you in defining specific
ing and coaching. goals to achieve your optimal eLevel.

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 Engineering 4.0
You can request the complete
study by the European 4.0
Engineering Time [%]
Transformation Center at
RWTH Aachen University free
of charge here:
www.eplan.de/engineering-4.0

1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5 2,3 3,3

n Engineering Legend: Efficiency Level 1 Graphical Observed

n Ongoing Standardisation 2 Partially Standardised Company

RESULTS
STUDY
3 Standardised
4 Partially Automated
5 Automated

Example: The EPLAN consultants assign your company its current eLevel. Afterwards, you receive
recommendations on how to achieve your optimal eLevel.

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 The 4.2.6 Method

Expert Advice and Individualised

Recommendations for Action
Do you need support for fulfilling the criteria for ECC certification? EPLAN Consulting guides you to
efficient engineering according to the principles of EPLAN Experience in four steps with two topics
each over six months. Tailored to your company’s individual design and manufacturing processes, we
support you in standardisation and automation across your value chain.

Workflow

Automation

ERP/PDM Manufacturing
Integration Integration

Design Method

Product Structure
4.2.6 METHOD

Product Workshop

Project Environment

Using the 4.2.6 Method, EPLAN Consulting analyses your processes

and gives recommendations for action.

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Optimised Process = Optimised Methods

Step by Step to More Efficiency

EPLAN Experience is a concept that provides you with specific recommendations for action for
process optimisation. It shows you how to work in a functionally structured way and how to follow
common standards. You can use this solid foundation for a step-by-step increase of your engineering
efficiency. The focus is on eight fields of action. This can be a specific subject area in your company,
or a process that shows the potential for optimised engineering. Everything can be implemented, but it
doesn’t have to be. The concept has an open design: your tasks and assignments determine the need
for action – regardless of company size, location or industry.

EFFICIENCY
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