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MECHANICAL FITTER / FITTER AND TURNER
SHORT COURSE
Mechanical Fitter Introductory Short Course
Basic engineering theory
Fitting Theory
Hand skills
Fabricate simple components or work pieces using basic hand skills and hand tools
Fabricate components or work pieces using power tools or machinery
Valves
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Bearings
Pumps
Gearboxes
Alignment
Welding and cutting techniques
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Requirements:
- x 1 certified ID copy,
(Foreign nationals: x1 certified passport copy, x1 certified residential visa copy, x1 certified copy of student/work permit)
- School certificate, x 1 certified copy thereof, (minimum Grade 9) / or Affidavit
- Completed OTT registration form
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Duration:
24 Days
Fitter and Turner Introductory Short Course
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Tools and equipment are selected, used and cared for to accepted standards.
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Safe work procedures, precautions and Personal Protective Equipment required is described and adhered to.
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Fabrication techniques and consequences if not adhered to can be explained for specific applications.
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Safe work procedures, precautions and Personal Protective Equipment required is described and adhered to.
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Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications can be read and used for maintenance and quality specifications of subassemblies and machines.
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Components and machines are monitored and maintained at optimal working condition.
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Routine maintenance of components and machines is performed to manufacturer specifications.
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Mechanical sub-assemblies are dissembled, cleaned and inspected for mechanical soundness.
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Components are replaced and mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are assembled.
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Maintenance planning and communication processes are maintained.
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Safe work procedures, precautions and Personal Protective Equipment required for engineering maintenance tasks can be described.
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Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications can be read and used for repairs and quality specifications of subassemblies and machines.
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Fault finding on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are performed to manufacturer specifications.
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Mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are repaired to manufacturer specifications.
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Mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are installed and commissioned.
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Mechanical sub-assemblies and machines are overhauled to manufacturer specifications.
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Safe work procedures, precautions and Personal Protective Equipment required is described and adhered to.
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Procedures, operating principles and specifications of machining equipment and accessories can be explained.
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Measuring equipment/instruments can be identified, read, calibrated, used and cared for.
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Cutting tool types and applications can be explained.
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Engineering drawing are read and interpreted to determine step-by-step machining operations and quality specifications.
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Data tables can be read and formulae applied to calculate machine settings for specific machining tasks (types and class of fits, reaming, tapping and screw cutting settings).
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Speeds and feeds are calculated, selected and set.
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The machine, accessories and coolant are setup and prepared for the machining task.
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Cutting tools are selected and secured for the machining task.
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Work pieces are prepared and secured.
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Machining tasks of varying complexity is performed on a centre lathe to required specifications and within accepted tolerances.
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Machining tasks of varying complexity is performed on a conventional milling machine to required specifications and within accepted tolerances.
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The engineering machine is monitored while in operation and adjustments to speeds and feeds are made where required.
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Requirements:
- x 1 certified ID copy,
(Foreign nationals: x1 certified passport copy, x1 certified residential visa copy, x1 certified copy of student/work permit)
- School certificate, x 1 certified copy thereof, (minimum Grade 9) / or Affidavit
- Completed OTT registration form
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Duration:
28 Days