Ship's maintenance and basics of engineering work (workshop practice)Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basic metal fabrication methods, machinery constructions and installations
- use of appropriate tools and machine tools including workshop safety
- proper use of measurement tools in engineering
- general knowledge of different machinery and their operation, installation and maintenance

Content

- machining: drilling, thread cutting and tapping, turning, milling, grinding, tools and machining tools
- sheet metal work and welding techniques: cutting and moulding of metal sheet, gas-cutting, brazing, oxyacetylene welding, arc welding, MIG/MAG-, TIG- and submerged arc welding.
- machine erection and assembling techniques: engine components, tools and safe work procedures
- measuring techniques: tolerances and gaps, measurement errors, uncertainty of measurements, measurement traceability, measurement equipment and tools, measurement practices and surface quality arrays
- occupational safety and personal protective equipment

Qualifications

Basics of engineering work

Materials

Approved training during studies

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- look for information in the key information sources of the field
- identify interrelated tasks
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/1 column 4 are used:
- construction and operating mechanisms can be understood and explained with drawings/instruction
- identification of important parameters for fabrication of typical ship-related components is appropriate
- use of equipment and hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments is appropriate and safe
- safety procedures followed are appropriate