Workshop management software for vocational mechanics schools
Workshop management software for a vocational school brings together, in a single tool, the machines, the apprentices, maintenance and training progress. It replaces Excel spreadsheets, paper binders and messaging groups with a shared, up-to-date view.
What is workshop management software for schools?
It's an application that digitalizes the day-to-day running of a training workshop: which machines are available, who's working on what, which maintenance is due, where each apprentice stands in their training plan. Unlike an industrial ERP, it's built for the pace and vocabulary of Swiss vocational education: CFC (federal VET certificate) for production mechanics, trainers, cantons, semesters, operational skills.
What features should you expect from a good school workshop software?
- Machine fleet: real-time status (available, in production, breakdown, under maintenance, reserved), a record per machine, history.
- Apprentices: workstation assignment, attendance, tracking of training-plan skills.
- Maintenance: preventive plans, breakdown reporting, calibration of measuring instruments.
- Training: digital CFC logbook, grades, quizzes, machine authorizations.
- Oversight: wall TV view, booking, Lean boards.
Why choose a school solution instead of a classic ERP?
Industrial ERPs assume sensors, machine wiring and a high licensing budget. A school needs a tool that is simple, free of heavy installation and free of charge. MECAFLOW meets that need: each machine carries a QR code, each person a PIN code, and everything is managed from a browser or a smartphone. No sensors, no controllers to wire up.
How much does it cost for a school?
MECAFLOW is free for vocational schools, with no limit on machines or apprentices. The model is funded by suppliers and tooling manufacturers in the sector, allowing institutions to equip their workshop without a dedicated budget.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is workshop management software for schools?
It's an application that brings together the machines, apprentices, maintenance and training progress of a vocational school workshop in a single tool, accessible from a browser or a smartphone.
Does software need to be installed on the workshop machines?
No. MECAFLOW is non-invasive: each machine simply carries a QR code and each person a PIN code. No wiring, no sensors and no installation on the machines is required.
Is it really free for a vocational school?
Yes. Schools use MECAFLOW free of charge, with no credit card and no limits. The platform is funded by tooling manufacturers and suppliers in the sector.
Is apprentices' data protected?
Yes. Data is stored in Europe, encrypted in transit, processed in accordance with the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (FADP), and data on minor apprentices is kept to a minimum.
MECAFLOW, the workshop made clear
MECAFLOW is the Swiss workshop management platform for vocational mechanics schools and industry. Non-invasive (QR + PIN, no wiring), made in Switzerland (data in Europe), free for schools.
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