The Higher College of Transport and Communications in Astana has inaugurated an innovative training laboratory for applied electronics and telecommunications. Here, students gain hands-on experience working with electronic devices and configuring communication equipment, including the operation of electric vehicles, mobile networks, and the internet, as reported by the official website of the city’s akimat.
The laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge technology that closely resembles real production processes. It consists of two sections. The first is designed for students studying "Radioelectronics and Telecommunications," while the second focuses on the operation of transport electronic equipment, including electric vehicles.
"By training in this laboratory, students will have the opportunity to work with innovative equipment that meets employer expectations. The laboratory features 12 workstations. During practical sessions, a group of 25 students is divided into subgroups, ensuring high-quality learning. Our staff includes 13 instructors, eight of whom work in the Department of Communications and five in the Department of Electronics. Currently, we are starting negotiations to launch short-term courses, which we hope will commence in January of next year. We are confident that the opening of this laboratory will be a significant step toward preparing highly qualified specialists in our field," said Omirgul Junusbekov, Deputy Director for Educational and Production Activities at the capital's Higher College of Transport and Communications.
Students will actively participate in practical classes that include soldering, assembling simple circuits, testing complex equipment, and configuring IP telephony.
"This laboratory is essential for training qualified specialists in the field of transport, including rail transport, and communications. It covers areas such as radioelectronics, electrical engineering, radio communication, and the operation of electric vehicles. This comprehensive laboratory is designed to accommodate nearly half of our college's specialties," said instructor Larisa Ostashova.
The laboratory is equipped with modern equipment for the installation and study of fiber optic cables, IP telephony, mini-PBX systems, and working with radio-electronic devices.
Each module is designed for 12-15 people, and any laboratory station can be used to complete 20-40 practical tasks. This will enable the conduction of over 300 laboratory sessions.