This course will give you a solid foundation in the principles of mechanical engineering, welding, fitting and machining.

Units to be studied include:

•  Working in engineering- This unit covers the underpinning basic skills and knowledge needed to function in engineering or manufacturing sectors. It covers the need to recognise and use safe working practices, consideration of the environment and working effectively as a part of a team. It includes the methods of communication that engineers use in their everyday.
• Principles of engineering technology- This unit covers basic principles of mathematics and science, along with the materials technology that underpin engineering applications. It covers common applied engineering mathematics and scientific calculations and materials selection in terms of types, common forms of supply, properties and methods of changing their properties.
• Principles of manufacturing technology – This unit covers methods of manufacture. It includes the range of functions found in manufacturing organisations and will provide the learner with the knowledge to plan the manufacturing production of routine engineering components by the most economic manufacturing methods.
• Machine components using turning techniques – This unit covers a broad range of turning activities that are required in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. It covers skills and knowledge needed to produce turned components in different materials, using appropriate tools and equipment, and inspection techniques to achieve the required tolerances and conforming to specifications, whilst complying with health and safety legislation and regulations. It covers the underlying process in producing components that require shafts of various lengths and shapes (including boring and reaming).
• Using bench fitting techniques – This unit covers a broad range of fitting activities that are required in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. It covers skills and knowledge needed to produce components for assembly using appropriate tools, different materials and inspection techniques to achieve the required tolerances and conforming to specifications, whilst complying with health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Welding by MIG process – This unit will enable metal inert gas (MIG) welding skills to be developed to meet the defect acceptance requirements of BS 4872 part 1. Topics include: health and safety hazards and methods of avoiding them, preparation, electrical requirements, consumables, welding techniques, welding positions, distortion control and rectification, BS 4872 part 1 requirements and non-destructive and workshop testing.