Distance Learning Course - Machinery and Equipment - Online or Correspondence
practical guide through the world of machinery
study online to further your career in machinery engineering.
gain knowledge of physics
essential for anyone working with small or large machinery
Duration:
CONTENTS
There are eight lessons as follows:
1. Engine Operation
History of Engines
Measurements and mechanical principles
Load, Force, Pressure, Atmospheric Pressure
Gravity, Centre of Gravity, Specific Gravity
Density, Volumetric Efficiency, Vacuum, Work, Power, Energy
Bore, Piston Motion, Piston Displacement
Compression Ratio
Converting Imperial Measurements to Metric
Understanding a Petrol Engine
Engine Operating Cycle
The Transmission System Stages in 4 Stroke Spark Ignition Engine Cycle
Stages in 2 stroke spark ignition Engine Cycle
Engine Efficiency
Understanding Electricity
Circuits
Measuring Electricity; current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law
Power
Electricity Supply; batteries, mains power, generators, solar cells
Electricity and Engines
Electric Motors
2. Hydraulics
What is Hydraulics
Simple Hydraulic System
Pumps
Tractors
Hydraulic Tappings
System Valves
3 point linkage on tractors
Pressure
Measuring Pressure
Pressure Head
Friction Loss
Calculating Friction Loss
Calculating Discharge or Flow
Velocity
Water Hammer
Submersible Pumps
Irrigation
Measuring Water available to plants
Irrigation Calculations
3. Machinery Components
Parts of an Engine
Lubrication System
Cooling System
Fuel System
Ignition System
Transmission System
Examples of Mechanisation; potting machines, planters and drills, harvesters, graders, mowers
4.Hand Tools
Lifting objects manually
Scope of tools and equipment
Secateurs
Hand Saws
Rakes
Spades and Shovels
Forks
Aerating Equipment
Rollers
Hoes
Wheelbarrows
Sprayers
5. Power Tools
Types of tools
Drills
Grinders
Power Saws
Compressors
Hedge Trimmers
Chain Saws
Brush Cutters
Mowers
Mulchers
Rotary Hoes
Tool Safety
Tool Maintenance
6.Tractors
Choosing a tractor
Choosing implements and attachments
Mini Tractors
Tractor Parts
Clutch
Transmission
Tractor safety
Tractor operation
Tractor Engine
Fault Finding
Common Operating faults
7. Equipment Maintenance
Cleaning and Sharpening tools
Secateurs and branch cutting tools
Shovels and spades
Saws and Chainsaws
Rust protection
Maintaining timber handles
Plastic handles
Storage
Maintenance Procedures and Schedules
Training Equipment Operators
Rules for Operators
Engine Oil Additives
8. Specific Workplace Requirements
Machinery Specifications
Application for an Industry Sector
AIMS FOR LEARNING
To explain the operation of different types of motors, including petrol and electric engines.
To explain the principles of hydraulics in relation to agricultural and horticultural use.
To explain the operation of the main components of machinery commonly used in agriculture and horticulture including cooling, lubrication, fuel distribution, ignition and transmission systems.
To explain the safe and effective operation of different hand tools commonly used in agriculture or horticulture.
To determine the safe and appropriate operation of power tools in horticultural and agricultural situations.
To explain the safe and appropriate operation of a tractor in horticultural and agricultural situations.
Explain the maintenance procedures for different equipment commonly used in agriculture and horticulture, including hand tools, power tools and tractors.
To determine appropriate equipment for minimum work requirements in an agricultural or horticultural workplace.
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