Module Details

Module Code: PRAC C1602
Module Title: Workshop Practices
Title: Workshop Practices
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Joe Dillane
Domains:  
Module Description: To introduce students to the basic principles of good workshop practices and manufacturing technology.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the correct safety procedures in accordance with the latest Health and Safety Act.
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of the correct procedures for the use of measuring instrumentation, preparation and marking out raw materials, use of hand tools and fabrication of engineering components in a workshop environment.
LO3 Demonstrate in a workshop environment the fundamental principles of metal removal, describe cutter tool nomenclature and perform basic engineering calculations leading to metal removal.
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of the selection of appropriate materials for various industrial applications and engineering components.
LO5 Develop 2D models and the generation of 2D drawings of these components using CAD systems.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Safety
Identification of hazards and dangers in the workshop environment. Health and safety at work.
Use of hand tools
Scriber, square, ruler, jennies, callipers, thread gauge, feeler gauge, radius gauge, files, punches, hammer, hacksaw, chisel
Metrology
Gauging and measuring. Use of Vernier callipers, micrometres, height gauges, depth gauges, dial test indicators. Use and care of slip gauges, sine bar, angular slip gauges, Vernier callipers, precision balls and rollers
Fabrication, jointing methods & assembly.
Permanent joints e.g. riveting, soldering, brazing, silver soldering, gas welding, manual metal arc welding, adhesive bonding. Semi-permanent joints e.g. locking devices, screwed fastenings, keys, dowels and circlips
Machine tools and accessories
Introduction and safe operation of drilling machines, centre lathes, and milling machines. Practical demonstration of surface, cylindrical and off-hand grinding machines.
Forming Processes
Sand, die and investment casting, Cold rolling and wire drawing, Hot rolling, forging, extrusion and upsetting, Injection and compression moulding.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Practical60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Report on hand-tools
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Safety Report on inspection of an engineering facility
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Lathe work, milling work, tapping & drilling, Welding & fabrication, forging
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination or Presentation.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • W. Bolton. Basic Engineering, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.359, [ISBN: 0750625848].
  • R. L. Timings. Manufacturing Technology, Prentice Hall, p.402, [ISBN: 0582356938].
  • R. L. Timings,S. P. Wilkinson. Manufacturing Technology, Pearson Education, p.432, [ISBN: 0582357977].
  • Stan Bray. Basic Lathework, Special Interest Model Books, p.182, [ISBN: 1854862618].
  • Harold Hall. Milling, Specialist Interest Model Books Limited, p.144, [ISBN: 1854862324].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rajender Singh. Introduction to Basic Manufacturing Processes and Workshop Technology, ew Age International Limited, [ISBN: 9788122423167].
  • Harold Hall. Dividing, Specialist Interest Model Books Limited, p.104, [ISBN: 1854862383].
  • Ivan Law. Gears and Gear Cutting, Argusbooks, p.135, [ISBN: 0852429118].
  • Tubal Cain. Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment, Fountain PressLtd, p.124, [ISBN: 0852428375].
  • Tubal Cain. Drills, Taps and Dies, Fountain PressLtd, p.104, [ISBN: 0852428669].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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