Engineering

Tutor: Boyd Chamberlain
This course is for people who want a career in engineering and leads to National Certificates in Engineering Level 1 and 2.
Qualifications Gained: National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Level 1; National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Level 2

Topics covered include...
• First aid certificate
• Draw and interpret engineering sketches/drawings
• Safe work practice
• Oxy-acetylene welding and cutting
• Engineering marking out equipment
• Characteristics of engineering materials
• Technical drawing
• Form and shape fabrication materials
• Produce components by performing drilling operations
• Use of measuring equipment
• Mathematical & measurement problem solving
• Engineering, measurement and marking-out tool care
• Power-tool maintenance
• Construct engineering plane geometric shapes
• Welding hazard avoidance
• Personal presentation and CV construction