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Maths for Engineers - Units of Measurement

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Learn about different units of measurement within engineering, by the end of this session you will understand what SI units are. You'll be able to recognise and use key SI multipliers, as well as this you will be able to convert between units of measurement using different multipliers.

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Understand what SI units are
Identify common units for a range of measurements
Recognise and use key SI multipliers
Convert between units of measurement using different multipliers
Calculate density

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Maths for Engineers - Area and Volume

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Knowing the maths to use when calculating area and volume is an essential skill for engineers. In this session you will learn how to calculate area and volume for common shapes as well as being introduced to Pythagoras' theorem. Suitable for intermediate learners.

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Know what area and volume of shapes are
Know how to calculate area of various common shapes
Know how to calculate volume of various common shapes
Know what Pythagoras’ theorem is and how to use it

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Maths for Engineers - Analysing Data

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Engineers encounter data from many sources in their job, in this session you will learn about different types of data and how to analyse data in a number of different ways. Such as, calculating the mean and expressing numbers as fractions, decimals and percentages.

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Interpret a range of graphs and charts
Calculate a mean
Express numbers as fractions, decimals and percentages

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Motion and Newtons Laws

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This session identifies the four types of motion experienced by mechanical devices as well as looking at the three laws of motion as defined by Newton. You will also be introduced to a number of equations associated with speed, velocity and acceleration. Suitable for intermediate learners.

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Identify the four types of motion
Explain Newton’s three laws of motion
Know the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on an object
Define speed, velocity and acceleration

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Modern High Performance Materials

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Learn about modern materials, what the definition of this is. As well as this you'll be able to identify the properties of a range of high performance materials, and you will be able to give examples of potential uses for these high performance materials.

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Know the definition of a modern material
Identify the properties of a range of high-performance materials
Give examples of potential uses for some high-performance materials

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Fundamental Electrical Engineering Principles

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Learn about fundamental electrical principles in this informative session. Find out about Ohm's law, electromagnitism, current, power and charge. Suitable for intermediate learners.

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Explain what Ohm’s law is and how it works
Calculate resistance using Ohm’s law
Explain what electromagnetism is
Understand what current, charge and power are

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Sustainably Engineered Products - Smartphones

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Learn about the environmental impact of manufacturing smartphones. You will also look at the stages of life cycle assessment and the processes used to recycle smartphones.

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Explain the environmental impact of manufacturing smartphones
Identify the stages of life cycle assessment
Understand the processes used to recycle smartphones

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Fabricating

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Learn about the processes of different welding techniques, such as spot welding, ocy-acetylene and MIG welding. In this session you will identify the different types of welds and why they are used as well as looking at the advantages and disadvantes of each type of welding techniuqe.

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Understand the processes of spot welding, oxy-acetylene welding and MIG welding
Understand what metal shearing is
Identify types of welds and the reasons they are use

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Forces and Moments

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This session identifies the five types of force, explaining how each force is used in engineering. You will also learn what mechanical advantage and a moment of force is and how to calculate them.

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Identify the five types of force
Know a range of mechanical devices and how they work
Explain what mechanical advantage is
Know what a moment of a force is and how to calculate it

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Sheet Metal

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In this session you will learn what sheet metal is, the process which makes sheet metal and how it is used in engineering. You will also learn about the different metals which can be used to fabricate sheet metal such as copper, steel and aluminium, as well as the techniques used to manipulate them

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Understand what sheet metal is and how it is used
Understand the process which makes sheet metal
Understand different techniques which can be used to manipulate sheet metal
Explain some of the different metals which can be used to fabricate sheet metal
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of sheet metal made from a variety of material

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Fault Finding and Maintenance

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Learn about the most common causes of equipment failure, how these failures can impact on equipment and productivity, and the fault-finding processes you can take to identify and fix any issues.

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Learn the things that can cause equipment failure, the effect these failures can have, and the six-step fault-finding process to help identify and fix faults

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Working Safely in Engineering - Part 2

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In this session you will learn to recognise the hazard symbols and warning signs found in the workplace, as well as understand what PAT testing is.

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Learn the seven types of hazard symbols and the four types of warning signs found in the workplace

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Working Safely in Engineering - Part 1

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In this session we look at leglislation surrounding workplace safety, how to stay safe at work, and learn how to document accidents or injuries in the workplace.

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Learn about the legislation involved in health and safety in the workplace, what PPE is, and what to do when an accident or incident occurs

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Engineering Sectors and Products

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Learn about key engineering sectors and the roles and jobs that are created within these sectors. You will be able to understand the relationships between certain sectors and you will be able to give examples of some of the products made in different sectors.

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Identify key engineering sectors
Give examples of some of the products made in different sectors
Understand the relationships between certain sectors

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Metal Extraction

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Learn about where metal comes from, some of the key metal ores, and understand how these ores are extracted from the ground, and how they are purified

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Understand where metals come from and how they are mined and purified

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Material Processing

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Learn about a range of material processing techniques, as well as being able to describe these techniques by the end of the session. You will also know which processing techniques are used on key material types.

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Identify a range of material processing techniques
Describe a range of material processing techniques
Know which processing techniques are used on key material types

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Scales of Production

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Learn about scales of production, what is meant by this and the different types of production. As well as this you will also be able to identify the types of products and characteristics of scales of production.

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Understand what is meant by scales of production
Identify the different types of production
Identify the types of products and characteristics of scales of production

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Renewable Energy

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In this session you will learn about the main renewable energy sources. You will also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of various renewable energy sources.

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Understand key facts about the main renewable energy sources
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various renewable energy sources
Explain the process of power generation by wind, solar, hydro and geothermal sources

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Computer Aided Manufacturing - CAD, CAM and CNC

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Learn about CAD, CAM and CNC and be able to define them. In this session you will also learn about the difference between 2D and 3D design.

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Be able to define CAD, CAM and CNC
Know the difference between 2D and 3D CAD design
Understand what each of these processes do
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of these processes

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Circuits and Circuit Diagrams

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Discover the difference between series and parallel circuits in this electrical engineering session. Also take a look a simple circuit diagrams and how components are represented. Suitable for intermediate learners.

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Understand what series and parallel circuits are
Explain what a circuit diagram is
Recognise a number of common symbols found in a circuit diagram

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Minimising Waste

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Learn about the impacts of waste and the four main ways in which a business can minimise the waste that they have to dispose of.

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Understand the four ‘Rs’ of minimising waste, reducing, reusing, recycling and recovery
Know the seven areas where waste occurs
Explain some of the advantages and disadvantages of different waste minimisation techniques
Understand how energy can be recovered from waste

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Robots in Modern Production

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Learn about what is meant by the term root. In this session you will learn the ways robots are used in modern production and how future developments in robotics could change industry.

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Know what is meant by the term robot
Be able to identify some of the ways robots are used in modern production
Understand why robots are used in modern manufacturing
Have considered future developments in robotics and how they could change industry

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Machining

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Learn about various machining methods, including drilling, milling and turning. Look in detail at lathes and the associated safety requiements. Suitable for intermediate learners.

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Identify the process and features of drilling, milling and turning
Identify the parts of a lathe and milling machine
Identify the safety requirements of machining

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Printed Circuit Boards

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Learn about what a printed circuit board is, how they are an essential part of all types of electronic equipment, and the steps taken to manufacture printed circuit boards, such as designing, etching and soldering additional parts.

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Understand and identify the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacture process
Understand the surface mount technology (SMT) process

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Choosing Materials

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Learn about a wide range of materials available to manufacturers. You will also look at key considerations when choosing materials, and why some materials are better in some situations than others.

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Explain the difference between physical and working properties
Identify key considerations when choosing materials
Explain why some materials are better in certain situations than others
Describe what is meant by stock form and why stock forms exist

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Smart Materials

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Learn about smart materials, and what the properties of smart materials are. You will also look at some examples of potential uses for some smart materials.

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Know the definition of a smart material
Identify the properties of a range of smart materials
Give examples of potential uses for some smart materials

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New Technologies

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Learn about new technologies, and what the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies are. You will also look at some applications for these new technologies.

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Name a number of new technologies
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various new technologies
Name some applications of these new technologies

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Composite Materials

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Learn about composite materials, what three the types of composite materials are, and look in detail at some examples of composite materials.

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Know the definition of a composite material
Be able to identify the three types of composite materials
Be able to give examples of some composite materials

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Lean Manufacturing

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Learn about lean manufacturing, including the three most popular types of lean manufacturing. In this session you will also learn about the advantages and disadvantages as well as looking into detail of how lean manufacturing reduces waste.

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Identify three popular types of lean manufacturing
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of lean manufacturing
Understand how lean manufacturing reduces waste and increases productivity
Identify the top ten causes of errors in manufacturing

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Forming - Casting and Forging

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Learn about forming, sometimes known as metal forming and the process of taking raw materials and converting them through different processes, such as casting and forging, into a final product.

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Identify and describe the different types of the casting process
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of casting
Identify and describe the different types of the forging process

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