What is CBT (Computer-Based Training)

As the name indicates, it's a computer-based training. It means using a computer, giving training to personnel on equipment, software, systems, or machinery, etc.

Computer-Based Training (CBT) refers to any type of educational or instructional program delivered via a computer. It often utilises multimedia elements such as text, graphics, audio, and video to facilitate learning. CBT can be self-paced, allowing learners to progress at their own speed, or it may be structured with specific timelines and assessments.

Technical Specifications of any standard CBT / SCOPE of CBT

What is expected from CBT?

The purpose of CBT is to give as much knowledge as possible before the user touches the actual system. Theoretically user must have ample knowledge before handling or hands-on, i.e. Introduction about the system, Technical specification, Deployment, Assembly, disassembly, Operation, Maintenance and troubleshooting.

When the user attains excellent knowledge about the system theoretically, use can grasp the practicality of the system very easily. CBT gives a strong foundation to the user.

CBT will be used in training the theory to personnel or even as a self-learning tool. This is called blended learning.

The developed Computer-Based Training (CBT) will allow technical personnel to comprehend the description, operation, working principles, parts and parts locations, warnings and cautions, as well as maintenance procedures for systems, all from the classroom, eliminating the need for on-site visits to the actual machinery, assembly area.

The CBT will be developed as a single package consisting of 3 main components.

• Description & Operation (D&O) CBT

• Maintenance (MNT) CBT

• Symptoms Fault Correlation (SFC)

The Description & Operation (D&O) section of the CBT will include information on systems, working principles, the location of Parts/LRUs, electrical power supply and signal flow, indications, and warnings, providing a comprehensive understanding of the systems.

This section will also feature question banks for quizzes (organised by system/module) to help trainees review and assess their learning.

The Maintenance section of the CBT will be developed based on the procedures outlined in (1) the System Maintenance Manual - Scheduled, (2) the Maintenance Manual - Unscheduled, (3) the Engine Maintenance Manual, (4) Calendar-Based Inspection/Servicing, (5) Hourly-Based Inspection/Servicing, (6) Out-of-Phase Inspection/Servicing, and (7) relevant portions of Vendor Manuals.

Symptoms Fault Correlation (SFC) : This will serve as a training aid for providing theoretical instruction to technical personnel on troubleshooting procedures for systems.

Having said this, there is no rule that every CBT must have these sections. Based on the nature of the system, modules and submodules may vary.

CBT (Computer-Based Training) and eLearning Explained In short, imagine studying with a clever robot instructor who adapts to the way you learn and uses useful resources such as animations, games, and simulations. That’s how CBT works! It is an innovative way of learning that follows computers instead of books and lectures.

CBT started in the 1960s when the first automated education programs were launched. CBT has grown in combination with innovations in technology, embracing adaptive learning, multimedia, and interactions. CBT differs from eLearning, an additional term that covers multiple digital learning techniques. CBT focuses on training delivered using computer-based learning.