R 27 772.50

Modules for the course include:

- Tools and equipment are selected, used and cared for to accepted standards.
- Safe work procedures, precautions and Personal Protective Equipment required is described and adhered to.
- Fabrication techniques and consequences if not adhered to can be explained for specific applications.
- Safe work procedures, precautions and Personal Protective Equipment required is described and adhered to.
- Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications can be read and used for maintenance and quality specifications of subassemblies and machines.
- Components and machines are monitored and maintained at optimal working condition.
- Routine maintenance of components and machines is performed to manufacturer specifications.
- Mechanical sub-assemblies are dissembled, cleaned and inspected for mechanical soundness.
- Components are replaced and mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are assembled.
- Maintenance planning and communication processes are maintained.
- Safe work procedures, precautions and Personal Protective Equipment required for engineering maintenance tasks can be described.
- Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications can be read and used for repairs and quality specifications of subassemblies and machines.
- Fault finding on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are performed to manufacturer specifications.
- Mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are repaired to manufacturer specifications.
- Mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are installed and commissioned.
- Mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are overhauled to manufacturer specifications.
- Safe work procedures, precautions and Personal Protective Equipment required is described and adhered to.
- Procedures, operating principles and specifications of machining equipment and accessories can be explained.
- Measuring equipment/instruments can be identified, read, calibrated, used and cared for.
- Cutting tool types and applications can be explained.
- Engineering drawing are read and interpreted to determine step-by-step machining operations and quality specifications.
- Data tables can be read and formulae applied to calculate machine settings for specific machining tasks (types and class of fits, reaming, tapping and screw cutting settings).
- Speeds and feeds are calculated, selected and set.
- The machine, accessories and coolant are setup and prepared for the machining task.
- Cutting tools are selected and secured for the machining task.
- Work pieces are prepared and secured.
- Machining tasks of varying complexity is performed on a centre lathe to required specifications and within accepted tolerances.
- Machining tasks of varying complexity is performed on a conventional milling machine to required specifications and within accepted tolerances.
- The engineering machine is monitored while in operation and adjustments to speeds and feeds are made where required.