Meaning and Branches of Mining
Define what mining is.
Mention the branches of mining e.g. underground mining, surface mining.
Introduction to Computer Aided Machining(CAM)
Explain computer aided machining / manufacturing
Use automated machines
Introduction to Computer Aided Machining(CAM)
Explain computer aided machining / manufacturing
Use automated machines
Introduction to Computer Aided Design(CAD)
Explain computer aided design(CAD)
Use computer to analyze stages of design
Use computer to design components
Pickling
Define Pickling
Mention pickling materials
Explain pickling processes
Pickle a given metal product
Enamelling
Explain the meaning of enamelling
Describe enamel.
Identify types of enamel
List the equipment used to apply enamel
Select appropriate method, material and equipment for enamelling operations
Plating
Explain the meaning and importance of plating
List plating materials
List types of plating
Identify items plated
Correctly plate a given project
Colouring
Explain the meaning of colouring
List colouring materials.Mentio
methods of colouring metal products
Colour a given metal article.
Plannishing
Explain the meaning of plannishing
State the purpose of plannishing
Describe and sketch plannishing stakes and hammer
Plannish a given raised bowl
Spot Facing
Explain spot facing
Select appropriate tool for a given spot facing operation
Polishing
Explain the meaning and uses of polishing.
Identify different types of polishing and abrasive
Explain the two types of polishing.
Polish a given metal project
Buffing
Explain buffing as an element of finishing.
Identify different types of buffing wheels and compounds.
Buff a given metal article correctly
Casting Defects
List casting defects and their causes
Pattern Making
Describe three types of patterns
Explain the process of making a mould of one type of pattern
Explain the preparation of a sample sand core.
State the correct molding temperatures for casting
Cast a simple article
Materials and Equipments for Casting
List materials for casting
Sketch a typical casting mould
Principles of Casting
Define casting.
List different methods of casting.
Describe factors for selecting any method of casting.
Compare and contrast different casting methods
Elements of Design
Explain the functions of lines, shapes, mass, texture and colour in design.
State the different stages of project design.
Explain factors of selecting a type of design.
Design and draw
Principles of Design
Explain how balance, rhythm and emphasis can be achieved in metalwork design
Describe the principles of metalwork design
Explain reasons for change in design in metal work
Forging Tools and Equipments
Name the tools and equipment for forging operations;
Sketch common tools and equipment
Principles of Forging
Define forging in metalworking;
State the importance of forging;
State the different types of forging