An Introduction to Measuring and Marking-out Instruments

This unit develops the skills required to select, use safely, care for and store a range of simple measuring and marking-out instruments used to carry out basic workshop tasks.

Learning Objectives : 

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: 

  • Identify the use of simple measuring and marking-out instruments. 
  • Demonstrate the use of simple measuring and marking-out instruments. 
  • Demonstrate care of simple measuring and marking-out instruments. 
  • Explain the different types, use and care of simple measuring and marking-out instruments. 
  • Identify and describe potential hazards and risks working with measuring and marking-out instruments. 
  • Demonstrate safe working practices while using simple measuring and marking-out instruments. 

 

Teaching methods :

  • The course will be delivered by means of classroom lectures and skills training exercises. 
  • Workshop practice content: Practise working with these measuring & marking tools and the creation of a basic artifact for OGTS-Ass-F . 
  • Pre & post course tests are performed to measure knowledge acquisition. 
Category : Maintenance

Additional information

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