At EDWartens, we believe that the quality of training is directly proportional to the quality of the trainers. Our instructors are not academics who have only read about automation — they are practising engineers who have designed, programmed, and commissioned real industrial systems.
Our Teaching Philosophy
We follow a simple principle: every instructor must have significant industry experience. We do not hire trainers based solely on teaching qualifications. Instead, we recruit engineers who have:
- Worked on real industrial projects across multiple sectors
- Programmed PLCs from multiple vendors in production environments
- Commissioned systems and dealt with the real-world challenges that textbooks do not cover
- Troubleshot faults under the pressure of production downtime
This experience translates directly into the classroom. When a student asks about edge cases, timing issues, or awkward client requirements, our instructors answer from personal experience.
What Makes Our Training Different
Real Hardware, Real Software
Students work with the same Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software tools they will encounter in industry. We invest heavily in keeping our training rigs current with the latest platforms and firmware versions.
Project-Based Learning
Rather than isolated exercises, our courses build toward complete projects that simulate real industrial applications. Students design, programme, test, and document systems just as they would on a commercial project.
Small Group Sizes
We deliberately keep class sizes small to ensure every student receives individual attention. Automation training requires hands-on practice, and instructors need to observe, correct, and guide each student's work.
Career Integration
Our instructors do more than teach technical skills. They share insights about the job market, advise on career paths, review CVs, and prepare students for interviews. Many of our students have been hired by companies where our instructors have professional connections.
Industry Connections
Our training team maintains active relationships with:
- Major automation employers across manufacturing, utilities, and system integration
- PLC vendors including Siemens and Rockwell Automation
- Professional bodies including the IET and ISA
- Other training providers and educational institutions
These connections ensure our curriculum stays aligned with industry needs and that our students have access to career opportunities through our network.
Continuous Development
We practise what we preach regarding continuous professional development. Our instructors regularly:
- Attend vendor training on new platform releases
- Visit industrial sites to stay current with field practices
- Participate in industry conferences and events
- Update course materials based on the latest technology and standards
The Result
The combination of industry experience, hands-on teaching, and career support creates a training environment that produces confident, competent engineers. Our student outcomes — measured by employment rates, employer feedback, and career progression — consistently demonstrate the value of learning from engineers who understand both the technology and the industry.
If you want to learn automation from people who have done the job, not just studied it, EDWartens is where you will find them. Our team is ready to help you build the skills that launch or accelerate your engineering career.