Platework Block (AUEC2-071)
This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to cover a broad range of basic heavy platework (above 3 mm) competences that will prepare you for entry into the engineering or manufacturing sectors, creating a progression between education and employment, or that will rovide a basis for the development of additional skills and occupational competences in the working environment.
Description
Course Content
They will be expected to prepare for the plateworking activities by obtaining all necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required cutting, forming and assembly activities, and the sequence of operations they intend to use.
They will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the type and thickness of material, the operations to be carried out and the accuracy to be achieved. In carrying out the cutting and shaping activities, they will need to use a range of hand tools, portable power tools and machines to produce a variety of shapes, profiles and forms. They will also be expected to produce simple platework assemblies, using mechanical fastening devices and tack welding.
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.