Introduction to engineering and manufacturing specialisms - level 3

This skills bootcamp offers a fast-track introduction into engineering, covering topics such as technical drawing, computer aided design, fitting, welding and electrical.

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This course is delivered by the College of West Anglia.

Who is this course for?

This skills bootcamp offers a fast-track introduction into engineering, covering topics such as technical drawing, computer aided design, fitting, welding and electrical. There are no academic entry requirements. This skills bootcamp offers a fast-track introduction into engineering, covering topics such as technical drawing, computer aided design, fitting, welding and electrical. There are no academic entry requirements.

What will you learn?

Module 1 - Introduction to technical drawing

  • Understanding the fundamentals of engineering drawings
  • How to create a border and title block with the necessary relevant information
  • Different line types and where they are used
  • Types of text and abbreviations used on drawings
  • How to dimension a drawing
  • Different ways to show tolerances on a drawing
  • Creating 2 dimensional drawings in 1st and 3rd angle and being able to interpret the difference between the two
  • Sectional views
  • Cross hatching
  • Creating 3 dimensional drawings in isometric.

Module 2 - Introduction to CAD

  • Introduction to the software
  • How to create a 2-dimensional drawing for turning into 3D model
  • How to extrude and revolve
  • How to create simple features such as a hole, chamfer, radii
  • How to create an assembly from different parts
  • Adding constraints to a model
  • How to create a 2-dimensional drawing to work to from the model
  • Auto dimensioning
  • Adding notes to a drawing.

Module 3 - Introduction to hand fitting

  • Introduction to hand tools used; files types and uses, hacksaw different toothed blades, scrapers
  • How to use hand tools correctly and safely
  • Marking out equipment; scribe, rule, square, protractor, height gauge
  • How to mark out
  • How to create a datum point
  • How to use measuring equipment
  • Basic hand fitting skills.

Module 4 - Introduction to turning

  • Introduction to a centre lathe and its layout
  • Work holding methods including 3 Jaw chucks and an introduction to 4 jaw
  • Setting billets in work holding devices
  • Different cutting tools and the application
  • Setting cutting tool heights
  • Setting datum points to machine from
  • Basic turning principles
  • How to use measuring equipment.

Module 5/6- Introduction to fabrication/welding

  • Introduction to fabrication equipment; guillotine, bender, rollers, notcher
  • Hand tools used in fabrication
  • Introduction to sheet metal folding
  • Introduction to the welding equipment
  • Setting up equipment
  • Different welding positions
  • Different types of welding; including MIG and TIG
  • Welding practice.

Who is eligible?

The programme is open to people that live or work within Norfolk or Suffolk.

You may be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp if you:

  • are aged 19 or over,
  • have the right to work in the UK,
  • meet residency requirements (your provider will check this).

Companies will pay a small employer contribution.