MECH3031 – Engineering Machining
Module code
MECH3031
Module title
Engineering Machining
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop skills in basic machining and workshop practices including applying appropriate engineering work practices when using measuring equipment to perform mechanical machining operations.
Programmes
- NZ2715
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
20
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 200
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Identify basic machining principles and appropriate machine shop work practices.
LO2: Perform basic mechanical engineering machining operations under supervision. - Content
- Machining Operations:
- Understanding of basic tolerances
- Application of calculations and measurements knowledge.
- Task planning.
- Monitoring the condition and safety of tools and equipment
- Machining principles and components
- Cutting principles and tools
- Cutting speeds and feed rates
- Safety practices in a workshop
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Engineering Machinery:
- Centre lathe
- Work holding, Tool selection
- Parting off
- Cutting grooves
- Stepped spindles
- Knurling
- Drilling
- Boring
- External V-threads
- Milling
- Work holding, tool selection, slotting, flats
- Bench grinder
- Drill sharpening
- Basic grinding wheel selection
- Drill Press
Dimensional Measuring Equipment:
- Micrometers
- Verniers
- DTI
- Dial Gauges
- Height Gauges
- Surface tables
- Steel rules
Measurement (for example accuracy, industry measurement terms, - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Examples may include maintaining a record of:
- Learning Process
- Notes
- Drawings
- Sketching, technical terminology / jargon with meanings
- Theory and planning
- Written test
- Practical project work
- Photos
- Planning Sheets
- Tutor observations and checklists
- Health and Safety considerations - Assessment Criteria
- This course is assessed using competency assessment. Aakonga must complete and submit all summative assessments in order to pass and receive credit for this course. The listed unit standards are optional and are not required to pass this course.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- A range of teaching and learning resources:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2001, and other associated Acts and regulations
- Work Safe website: http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/tools-resources
- Online videos and you tube clips about worksite communication, safety and risk management (for example Hazardous areas, Confined spaces)
- http://bop.safetyhub.com/
- Accident Compensation Corporation and Department of Labour. Metal Industry Guidelines for Safe Work. (Wellington: ACC, 2007). Available from http://www.acc.co.nz
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDs)
- New Zealand Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation www.nzrc.org.nz
- Fitting and Machining, Ed. Ron Culley, TAFE
- Metal Industry Guidelines for Safe Work. (Wellington: ACC, 2007). Available from http://www.acc.co.nz/PRD_EXT_CSMP/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=3023&d DocName=PRD.
- Occupational Safety and Health Service, Guidelines for Guarding Principles and General Safety for Machinery (Wellington: Department of Labour, 1995).
- Engineering Measuring equipment
Campus facilities and teaching and learning resources:
- Student support facilities
- Fully equipped workshops
- Moodle and/or other online learning platforms
- Workbooks (if required)
