Engineering Technology Training
by Amatrol
Engineering technology programs need training equipment that goes beyond textbook demonstrations. Students heading into careers as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers, and engineering technologists need hands-on experience with the systems, components, and technologies they will actually work with in industry. That means real equipment, real skills practice, and curriculum that builds the depth of understanding employers expect from engineering graduates.
Amatrol's Engineering Technology Learning Systems deliver exactly that. With more than 300 engineering and engineering technology learning systems spanning every major technical discipline, Amatrol provides college engineering and engineering technology programs with the industrial-quality laboratory equipment, comprehensive curriculum, and instructor support needed to prepare students for the full range of engineering technology careers.
Klein Educational supplies Amatrol engineering technology training systems to community colleges, four-year universities, and engineering technology programs across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska. As the only authorized Amatrol distributor in these seven states, we help programs get the right systems specified, installed, and running.
What is Amatrol engineering technology training?
Amatrol's Engineering Technology Learning Systems are designed for college-level engineering and engineering technology programs that need to combine rigorous theoretical curriculum with substantive hands-on laboratory experience. Each learning system includes everything a program needs to teach the subject: hands-on industrial-quality training equipment, curriculum in both print-based and multimedia formats, teacher guides, a computerized classroom assessment system, installation support, ongoing service, and tuition-free teacher training.
Amatrol's engineering technology systems are widely recognized for their industrial-quality components and extensive student learning materials, and they are standard elements in thousands of laboratories throughout the world. The learning systems are equally effective in self-directed formats, traditional classroom settings, and blended learning environments, giving programs flexibility in how they deliver instruction without sacrificing depth or quality.
What engineering technology disciplines are covered
Amatrol's engineering technology learning systems span the full range of technical disciplines that engineering technology programs need to address:
Automation, smart factory, robotics, and mechatronics
Electrical systems including AC/DC fundamentals, motor control, and power distribution
Electronics including PLCs, electronic drives, and sensors
Fluid power including hydraulics and pneumatics
Materials science including testing, plastics technology, and structural engineering
Mechanical systems including drives, alignment, and predictive maintenance
Process control and instrumentation
HVACR and thermal systems
Each discipline area includes multiple levels of learning systems, from foundational introductory courses through advanced applications, so programs can build a curriculum that takes students from basic principles to genuine engineering-level competency across any combination of technical areas.
What students and trainees learn
Amatrol's engineering technology curriculum builds both the theoretical foundation and the applied skills that engineering technology graduates need across their careers:
System design, analysis, and troubleshooting across multiple technical disciplines
Industrial equipment operation, installation, and maintenance
Hands-on laboratory skills using the same equipment found in industry
Computerized data acquisition and performance measurement
Problem-solving and adaptive decision-making in technical contexts
Teamwork and professional communication in technical settings
Application of engineering principles to real-world industrial problems
Documentation, schematic reading, and technical print interpretation
All learning systems feature curriculum that teaches not just how things work, but why, giving students the depth of understanding that distinguishes an engineering technology graduate from a technician who can only follow procedures.
Curriculum options for every learning environment
Amatrol's engineering technology curriculum is available in both print-based and multimedia formats, giving programs flexibility in how they deliver content to students with different learning styles and schedules.
Print-based curriculum follows an individualized learning activity packet format that supports open-entry and open-exit delivery, traditional classroom instruction, and blended approaches. Each learning activity packet is a natural completion point that can be combined in different configurations to support semester-length college courses, short courses, cross-training needs, and advanced study.
Multimedia curriculum includes the same content as the print-based version plus extensive video, 3D simulations, and interactive activities that engage visual and auditory learners and reinforce concepts through multiple modalities. Virtual simulators replicate hands-on equipment in enough detail that students can practice skills digitally before or in addition to working with physical equipment, extending the reach of laboratory training beyond scheduled lab hours.
Support for engineering technology instructors
Amatrol understands that instructors are at the center of every successful engineering technology program. All Amatrol engineering technology systems include comprehensive teacher guides and assessment tools, and Amatrol provides tuition-free teacher training for both initial implementation and ongoing professional development. Programs that have been running Amatrol systems for over a decade regularly send new instructors to Amatrol training, reflecting the ongoing commitment to instructor development that makes these programs successful over the long term.
Technical support is available through local Klein Educational service and Amatrol's direct support infrastructure, ensuring programs have access to knowledgeable assistance whenever equipment questions or issues arise.
Why engineering technology programs choose Amatrol
Amatrol's engineering technology learning systems are in use at thousands of institutions worldwide, recognized by the engineering education community for combining the industrial realism that employers demand with the pedagogical structure that instructors need to deliver consistent, measurable outcomes. The systems have been developed in close partnership with industry leaders including Ford, General Motors, Caterpillar, Tropicana, and others, ensuring that the skills students build on Amatrol equipment are the skills their future employers are looking for.
Engineering technology graduates who have trained on Amatrol equipment enter the workforce with documented, hands-on competency in the technical systems their careers will require. That combination of theoretical depth and applied skill is what makes Amatrol the standard choice for engineering technology laboratory equipment at institutions committed to producing job-ready graduates.
How Klein Educational supports your program
Klein Educational is more than an equipment supplier. We work with engineering department heads, curriculum coordinators, and program administrators from the first conversation through installation and beyond. That includes needs assessment, equipment specification, lab layout planning, and staff training.
As the only authorized Amatrol distributor in the western US, we have direct access to the full Amatrol product line, curriculum, and support infrastructure, which means faster service and deeper product knowledge than you will find anywhere else in the region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amatrol engineering technology training? Amatrol engineering technology training is a comprehensive college-level technical education program that combines industrial-quality hands-on laboratory equipment with rigorous multimedia curriculum across disciplines including automation, electrical, electronics, fluid power, materials, mechanical, process control, and HVACR. Programs are designed for engineering technology degrees and prepare students for careers as electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering technologists.
What disciplines does Amatrol engineering technology cover? The program covers automation, smart factory, robotics, mechatronics, electrical systems, electronics, fluid power, materials science, mechanical systems, process control and instrumentation, and HVACR, with multiple learning systems at different levels within each discipline.
Who is Amatrol engineering technology training designed for? The learning systems are designed for community college engineering technology programs, four-year university engineering and engineering technology departments, and workforce development programs that serve learners pursuing engineering-level technical careers. Programs support self-directed, traditional classroom, and blended delivery formats.
What curriculum options are available? Curriculum is available in both print-based learning activity packet format and interactive multimedia format including video, 3D simulations, and virtual simulators. Both formats cover the same content and can be used independently or in combination.
Does Amatrol provide instructor training? Yes. Amatrol provides tuition-free teacher training for both initial program implementation and ongoing professional development, ensuring instructors are fully equipped to deliver the curriculum and operate the equipment effectively.
Does Klein Educational help with lab setup and installation? Yes. Klein works with programs from needs assessment through equipment specification, lab layout, installation, and staff training. We guide the entire process so your program is set up correctly from day one.
What states does Klein Educational serve? We serve California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska as the only authorized Amatrol distributor in these seven states.
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