Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AS20266: Manufacturing skills and techniques for motorsport |
 Credits: |
5 |
| Level: |
Intermediate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 2 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment: |
CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: |
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| Description: | Aims: The aims of this unit are to: * develop the ability to identify the engineering design requirements of clients; * develop a research methodology for engineering; * analyse the impact of composites technology in the area of motorsport manufacture; * identify the requirement for continuous research into manufacturing techniques and materials in motorsport manufacturing. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit the student should be able to: * propose and identify areas of engineering research; * undertake and evaluate engineering research; * quantify the value of quality assurance methods and procedures in motorsport manufacture; * improve the quality of engineering products or processes; * select appropriate methods and materials for motorsport manufacture. Skills: During the unit students should gain the following skills in: Intellectual: * gathering and processing technical information (A) * recognition of appropriate techniques (A) * making and defending decisions (A) Professional: * recognising the importance of research (A) * selecting appropriate manufacturing techniques on grounds of cost, accuracy and safety (A) * facilitation and negotiation (A) Practical: * the production of components (T,A) * the use of CAD/CAM packages (T,A) * the use of MAG and TIG welding equipment (T,A) Key: * writing reports (A) * applying numerical techniques (T,A) Content: This unit concentrates on: * use of materials for motorsport manufacture; * moulding and forming techniques; * production of composite components; * development of manufacturing processes; * component identification and lifecycle. |