Artikel Software offers an extensive list of free online tutorials for both electrical and mechanical subjects. It also offers control and instrumentation books, which are related to both mechanical and electrical work. In the mechanical engineering section, online visitors can view 46 books as of September 2010. Many of the tutorials come from government sources such as the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Defense.
The Free Tutorials website has an extensive list of electrical tutorials ranging from design to electrical codes. The mechanical tutorials also have a wide range of publications. Examples include machine calibration, hand tools, hydraulic systems, lubrication and machine tools. The resources come from the public domain or authors offering the information. The site also offers free or shareware software that may be used in the electro-mechanical field.
Tutorials are beneficial for an electro-mechanical technician career because jobs often require previous work skills and experience instead of a formal education. Many people in the field have studied to be an electrician and may have worked as an apprentice.
For people seeking training without committing to a full college degree, George Brown College offers an electro-mechanical certificate course online for $1,600 as of September 2010. This course may be an option for more formalized training. Visit EMcourse.com for more information.