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Refrigeration simulator
Computer hardware sim
3D printer
A skill-focused workspace where students move beyond theory into real trade and technical practice - gardening, carpentry, electrical work, electronics, robotics, and digital fabrication. Pairs genuine hand tools and safe wall-mounted trainers with project-based electronics kits, giving direct hands-on exposure to refrigeration, home appliances, computer hardware, and satellite communication systems.
Equipment overview
Four modules covering the full vocational skillset
Workbench essentials
Gardening tools
Trowel (5), hand cultivator (5), shears (2+2), spades (2), pickaxe (2), hammer (2), cutting plier (2), crow bar (2), saw (2), cutter (2)
Carpenter tools
Chisels (3), measuring tape (2), cordless screwdriver set, power drill (2), sand paper (5), jack plane (2), spanner set, files set, clamp (2), hammer (2), hack saw (2)
Electrician tools
Multimeter (5), cutting pliers (5), testers (10), screwdrivers star/flat (5+5), wire cutter (5), nose plier (5)
IoT learning kit
ESP32 board, raindrop / PIR / photoresistor sensors, voice recognition, laser module, temp & humidity sensor, RFID, LCD, servo motor, LEDs, jumper cables
Working wall-mounted trainers
Refrigeration cycle simulator
Compressor, condenser, evaporator, gauges, cutaway piping views for fault-finding practice.
LED TV simulator
Mock panel with removable controller board, IR sensor, labelled connectors.
Satellite communication simulator
Ground station, uplink/downlink, transponder, modulation/demodulation and a simulated link-budget calculator.
Home appliance schematics
Microwave, mixer-grinder, water purifier, AC - exploded wiring charts.
Computer hardware simulator
Monitor, motherboard, SMPS, HDD/SSD, RAM - removable mock components.
Coding, circuits & robotics - a learning progression
Basic electronic kit
Multimeter, resistors, LEDs, capacitors, switches, motors, breadboard.
Electronics for fun & creativity
Breadboard projects with sensors, timers, displays and control logic.
Sensor-based interactive projects
Arduino Nano with ultrasonic, PIR, moisture and RFID sensors.
IoT-based projects
Network-capable microcontrollers, sensors, simple cloud data visualization.
Pre-planned navigated vehicle
Path-following robot built with sensors and motor drivers.
Introduction to drones
Flight controller, motors, propellers, ESCs, GPS, telemetry.
Moisture-finding rovers
Small rovers with moisture & temperature sensors for field monitoring.
Digital fabrication & craft
3D printer
Bambu Lab A1 Combo, multicolor FDM.
3D scanner
Creality CR-Scan Ferret.
Pottery wheel
Clay Craft, with tool set.
Training roadmap
How the curriculum progresses over the school year
1
Months 1 - 3
Trade fundamentals
2
Months 3 - 6
Intermediate skills
3
Months 6+
Professional level
Equipment packages
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PACKAGE 1
Essential hand tools
Basic toolkit for learning fundamental trade skills.
8 items
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PACKAGE 1
Basic hand tools
Essential hand tools for mechanical work and prototyping.
8 items
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PACKAGE 1
Basic hand tools
Essential hand tools for mechanical work and prototyping.
8 items
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PACKAGE 1
Basic hand tools
Essential hand tools for mechanical work and prototyping.
8 items
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Key learnings
Hand-tool proficiency
Real trade practice
Fault-finding
Diagnostics on real systems
Electronics & IoT
Breadboard to network-connected
Robotics & drones
Rovers, path-following, flight
Digital fabrication
Design to physical object
Career exposure
Real-world technical systems
Why schools should build it
Fulfils NEP 2020’s vocational education requirement directly
Builds genuine trade and troubleshooting skills, not just theory
Covers the widest skill range of any lab on the site
Prepares students for ITI, polytechnic, and technical careers
Frequently Asked Questions
What trades does the vocational lab cover?
Gardening, carpentry, electrical work, electronics, robotics, and digital fabrication - through hand-tool stations, wall-mounted trainers, and project-based kits.
Is this different from the Makers Lab?
Yes - the Makers Lab is fabrication only. The Vocational Lab adds hand-tool trades, working simulators, and appliance/electronics diagnostics alongside fabrication.
What age group is this suitable for?
Designed for grades 9th-12th (pending final confirmation).
Is it aligned with PM SHRI and NEP norms?
Yes - the equipment package is configured to PM SHRI School norms and supports NEP 2020’s vocational education focus.
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