Mechanical Design - Part of Modular Certificate in Engineering Drafting & Design (Elective) (DEMH)
About This Course
On completion of this module, learners should be able to:
1) Describe and understand the typical design process and to know what a designer’s role is
2) Introduce the different types of electric motors and perform the necessary calculations in order to select a suitable motor for an application
3) Explain the function and types of couplings and make the necessary calculations to size and select a suitable one for a given situation
4) Identify the different types of gears and their uses, describe the common gear terminology calculate gear ratios and forces
5) Explain the different types of bearings and their advantages / disadvantages select the most suitable bearings to suit a given shaft and loading conditions
6) Introduce the concept, considerations, guidelines and strategies about Design For Manufacturing and Assembly; dimensional tolerance is also introduced
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
The following GCE ‘O’ Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience:
– English Language (Grade 1-7)
– Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
– Science (Grade 1-6)
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course