Workshop Technology (Mechanical)

The module unit covers the following module units: safety regulations, hand tools and equipment, machine tools, diesel and petrol engines and water pumps.

Purpose

The module unit is designed to equip the trainee with: knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable him/her to perform basic workshop tasks.

General Objectives

At the end of the module unit, the trainee should be able to:

1. Understand safety regulations in the workshop
2. Identify tools to be used in a conventional workshop
3. Understand the operations of petrol and diesel engines as well as pumps
4. Understand fundamentals of electrical installation
5. Understand fundamentals of building trades.

Module Unit Summary and Time Allocation

CODE	SUB-MODULE UNIT	CONTENT	TIME Th.	TIME Prac.	TOTAL TIME
14.1.1	SAFETY REGULATIONS	Health and Safety Dealing with fatal accidents Fires	2	6	8
14.1.2	HAND TOOLS	Classification List Fires	2	4	6
14.1.3	MACHINE TOOLS	Description of machine tools Classification Safety	2	6	8
14.1.4	DIESEL AND PETROL ENGINES	Diesel and petrol engines Fuel systems Engine construction	4	4	8
14.1.5	WATER PUMPS	Types Working principles Maintenance	4	4	8
Total					38