Mechanical Fitting and Metal Machining

Mechanical Fitting and Metal machining focus on the manufacturing and machining of machines parts using processes such as lathe turning, milling, cutting, shaping, fitting of keys are a few processes.

The course is designed primarily with the aim of preparing students seeking a proficiency in the field of Mechanical Engineering Tradesman. It will equip students with both the basic and fundamental skill necessary in the field of Mechanical Fitting, and Metal Machining. Each course is divided into two main areas. (Practical and Theoretical). The duration The duration of each course is designed to run over a two (2) year or 1200 hours on a full-time basis while the part-time courses scheduled for a three (3) years or 1600 hours. These courses were designed for the purpose of training Mechanical Engineering Craftsmen for the fitting and machining areas.

 

Objectives

 

This course is aimed to help students enhance the following skills:

 

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

 

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

 

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

 

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

 

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

 

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

 

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

 

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

 

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

 

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

 

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

 

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

 

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

 

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

 

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

 

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

 

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

 

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

 

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

 

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

 

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

 

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

 

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

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Installation - Installing equipment, machines.

 

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.