Basic Mechanical Maintenance
Delegates will learn the basic principles of Hydraulics Systems/ Mechanical devices Removing fitting and adjusting. This course covers: • Bearings: Recognise defects • Remove a range of plain, ball and roller bearings • Select and correctly fit a range of bearings • Belt and Chain drive mechanisms • Shafts and couplings including alignment • Drive Keys • Clutches and gear systems
Description
Our basic mechanical maintenance course enables non-mechanical personnel to carry out simple mechanical tasks safely and efficiently and be able to identify mechanical faults.
At the end of the course you'll be able to
- Apply the principles and practices of workshop safety
- Use and understand mechanical terminology
- Read simple engineering drawings
- Identify engineering fixing and locking devices
- Select and identify screw threads (size & type)
- Use a wide range of basic measuring and marking equipment
Method of delivery:
- Lecture
- Demonstration
- Hands-on exercise using actual mechanical tools and equipment
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Candidate must have some knowledge of the Engineering Sector.