- UCAS course code
- H301
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
Workshop Practice (Mechanical)
Unit code | MECH10030 |
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Credit rating | 0 |
Unit level | Level 1 |
Teaching period(s) | Full year |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
The workshop practice covers health and safety training, turning, milling, welding and a fabrication and fitting exercise.
Due to timetable constraints the module is run over years 1 and 2 as MECH10020 and MECH0020 respectively. The students have to complete 4 exercises and 8 hours of workshop practice over the 2 years.
Led by training learning instructors and workshop technicians the students receive training on workshop practice and then manufacture selected products as well as use metrology equipment to assess the manufactured parts
Aims
To introduce students to hands-on workshop practice on the use of machine tools, welding equipment and joining methods as well as the use of metrology equipment in the assessment of manufactured products.
Syllabus
The workshop practice comprises the following exercises:
• Benchtop working (filing, drilling, tapping)
• Milling
• Turning
• Welding
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Practical skills assessment | 100% |
Feedback methods
Verbal feedback on the outcome of each workshop practice session will be provided by the technician in charge at the end of each session.
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Practical classes & workshops | 8 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Zekai Murat Kilic | Unit coordinator |