Module Details

Module Code: CRAF6015
Title: Mechanical Services Workshop
Long Title: Mechanical Services Workshop
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2150 - Craft
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: The purpose of this module is to enable the student to have practical skills for basic workshop practices e.g. health and safety, marking out, pipe bending, interpretation of drawings, angles and use of set squares. The student will also have practical exposure to various jointing processes.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify aspects of health and safety in the workshop environment.
LO2 Produce a range of pipe-bending components using various procedures.
LO3 Select and identify marking out tools, hand tools, measuring equipment and work to perscribed tolerances.
LO4 Select and identify pipe jointing methods used on mild steel, stainless steel and galvinised steel.
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
Cutting of Materials
Cutting, filing, values of cutting angle. Examples of cutting angles in hand and machine tools.
Pipe Threading
Use of hand/electric threading machines. Correct set-up and the secure clamping of work piece, and correct speed selection.
Marking out, measuring equipment and hand tools.
Care and use of marking out equipment including varnier callipers, set squares, templates, files, hammers and hacksaws etc.
Jointing Methods
Forms and applications of screw threads, flanges, fastenings in common use. Hand cutting of screw threads, use of taps and dies.
Safety
Personal safety. Instruction of safe working procedures in the use of marking out, hand tools and operation of machines and equipment. Standard operating procedures.
Pipe Bending.
Correct set up and use of pipe bending machines and methods.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Workshop safety on use of equipment.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Pipe jointing project.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Pipe bending fabrication
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Mechanical Services Workshop Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Mechanical Services Workshop Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • R. D. Treloar,. (2011), Plumbing, Fourth. [ISBN: 140-518-9592].
  • Kevin Stead,. (2009), Plumbing, Third Ed.. [ISBN: 0340719117].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTMS_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology - Mechanical Services 1 Mandatory
CR_EEQMF_6 Certificate in Equipment Maintenance Fundamentals 1 Elective
CR_EMSTE_6 Certificate in Mechanical Services Technology 1 Mandatory