Engineering Trades 3
ETR3 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Colin Lawrence.
PrerequisitesIf you did not take a pathway course at Level 2, or achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course, you will need HOD approval
This course is centred around a single complex practical that involves the precision machining of 3 components to make an assembly. There are also a number of theory assessments that compliment the programme.
Course content is subject to change as standards become obsolete or are superseded.
This course undertaken in an Engineering Workshop.
Course Overview
Term 1
Theory content and assessment around metals, composition and properties.
Introduction to components and machining processes and order.
Term 2
Manufacturing components begins.
Process sheets are developed as progress is made.
Term 3
Component manufacture completed and assembly verified.
Theory tasks and assessments completed.
Term 4
Component manufacture completed and assembly verified.
Theory tasks and assessments completed.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery