Module Details

Module Code: AGRI6013
Title: Fabrication
Long Title: Fabrication
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 6210 - Agriculture
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to enable the student to have the practical skills for basic metal fabrication and welding, using fabrication equipment (guillotine saws, drills, press breake and thermal cutting processes), welding processes (Manual Metal Arc, Metal Arc Gas shielded and Tungsten Arc Gas welding) and have the related theoretical knowledge in metal fabrication.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the safety precautions and regulations, when setting up and using fabrication equipment and related processes.
LO2 Interpret and read scaled fabrications drawings.
LO3 Form and make practical fabrication projects using guillotine saws, drills, press brake and thermal cutting processes.
LO4 Weld metals using Manual Metal Arc, Metal Arc Gas shielded and Tungsten Arc Gas welding processes.
LO5 Describe the quality control of fabricated components.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Safety
Safety precautions and regulations for welding and fabrication
Drawing
Principal of 1st angle orthographic projection, reading and interpretation of basic structural fabrication drawings, free hand sketching and scaled drawing.
Welding
Principles of the MMA, MAGS and TAGS welding process, welding consumable selection, advantages and limitations of welding as a joining processes.
Effects of welding on metals
Residual stress and distortion control of welded fabrications, distortion control methods applied to welding and fabrication
Thermal cutting
Principle of Oxy-fuel gas cutting, selection of gas pressures and nozzle sizes for cutting steel up to 30 mm in thickness
Quality Control
Fitness for purpose of fabricated items, dimensional control, visual appearance, weld quality and weld inspection
Welding Joint Design
Standard welding joints butt and fillet and detail of same (angle of bevel, root face, root gap and included joint angle)
Marking and hand tools
Students will be instructed in marking and setting work, use of hand tool and economical layout of material
Practical Programe
Student will be instructed in practical welding using MMA, MAGS and TAGS welding processes, hand thermal cutting of steel, and forming and construction of metal fabrications using guillotine, drill, power saw, and bending machines. Projects will be formed form plate flat bar and structural steel sections
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Safety precautions / regulations to be observed in the metal fabrication workshop / site work
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Practical metal Fabrication
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Practical TAG welding
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Welding and Fabrication practice Every Week 3.00 3
Lecture Contact Related Studies Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Alan Hayward, Frank Weare, Anthony Oakhill. (2011), Steel Detailers Manual 3e, Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 978-1-4051-7521-0].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • L. M. Gourd. (1995), Principles of welding technology, [ISBN: 0-7131-3602-2].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • http://twi.co.uk, Job Knowledge for welders.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BAGRI_7 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 3 Elective
CR_BAGRI_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Agriculture 3 Elective