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TPM204

Workshop Practice And Engineering Drawing

This course introduces fundamental workshop practices and engineering drawing techniques. It covers safety protocols, measuring instruments, and the application of hand and machine tools. Students will explore various engineering materials, joining methods, and primary forming processes. The course also delves into engineering drawing principles, orthographic projections, and dimensioning, aiming to develop critical thinking and visualization skills necessary for engineering design and problem-solving.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
120 hours
Maths
Basic
Content
Theoretical, practical, problem solving
Practical work
Yes
Before you start
  • Basic Science
  • Introductory Technology
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

TPM204 · UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION OF WORKSHOP PRACTICE & ENGINEERING DRAWING; AIM, OBJECTIVES AND SYNOPSIS OF THE COURSE

The presentation schedule included in your course materials gives you the important dates for this year for the completion of tutor-marking assignments and attending tutorials. Remember, you are required to submit all your assignments by due date. You should guide against falling behind the schedule.

What you should be able to do

  1. Apply safety practices in an engineering workshop.
  2. Use measuring equipment accurately.
  3. Operate hand and machine tools effectively.
  4. Select appropriate materials for engineering applications.
  5. Create engineering drawings using orthographic and isometric projections.
  6. Dimension engineering drawings accurately.
  7. Develop surfaces for sheet metal fabrication.

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Mechanical Technician
  • CAD Technician
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Design Drafter
  • Fabricator
Where it is applied
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Civil Engineering
Tools
  • CAD Software

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 4: Engineering Graphics and Intersection of Curves

    Unit 2: Graphical calculus and applications

    Advanced calculus integration techniques require strong mathematical foundation.

  • Module 5: Lines and Principles of Orthographic projections

    Unit 3: Simple examples of Orthographic and Isometric projections.

    Visualizing 3D objects from 2D orthographic projections demands strong spatial reasoning skills.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 41 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Workshop practice and Basic Tools
    • Unit 1: Introduction of Workshop practice & Engineering drawing; Aim, Objectives and Synopsis of the course · 2 hours

      Read the introduction and objectives.. Understand the concept and layout of an Engineering workshop.. Explain the basic operations in Engineering workshop..

    • Unit 2: Workshop safety practices · 2 hours

      Study general safety rules in workshop.. Understand safety precaution while working with tools.. Understand the power tools safety tips and the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE)..

  2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Workshop practice and Basic Tools
    • Unit 3: Measuring equipment · 2 hours

      Understand different common measuring devices used in the workshop.. Describe some length measuring simple hand tools.. Explain the use and function of Coordinate measuring machine (CMM)..

    • Unit 4: Basic hand and machine tools · 2 hours

      Understand different common Hand tools used in the workshop.. Describe some simple power (machine) tools used in the workshop.. Understand basic workshop operations and the right tools..

  3. Week 3Module 2: Engineering Materials and their Properties
    • Unit 1: Metal and plastics materials · 3 hours

      Identify different engineering materials used in the workshop.. Understand the properties engineering materials.. Relate the properties of engineering materials to their functions and application.. Know the reasons behind the choice of material engineering materials.

  4. Week 4Module 2: Engineering Materials and their Properties
    • Unit 2: Joining methods (including welding), presswork · 3 hours

      Understand the different methods of joining parts in the workshop.. Understand the purpose and types of welding.. Know the application/importance of wedding.. Understand the concept of presswork in the workshop..

  5. Week 5Module 2: Engineering Materials and their Properties
    • Unit 3: Primary forming and casting process/techniques · 3 hours

      Understand the processes involved in forming of metals and non-metallic materials.. Understand the processes involved in primary forming.. Understand the rudiments and techniques of casting of metals and non-metallic materials..

  6. Week 6Module 3: Material Marking and Introduction to Engineering Drawing
    • Unit 1: Pattern Making, Ramping and Sizing Techniques of Raw Materials · 3 hours

      Know the purpose, type and uses of pattern in parts' production.. Explain different type of materials for pattern making and their peculiarities.. Understand the different types of tool used for manufacturing.. Know the characteristics of available engineering materials used for production..

  7. Week 7Module 3: Material Marking and Introduction to Engineering Drawing
    • Unit 2: Sheet metal works · 3 hours

      Understand different metal used for sheet metal works.. Explain the different operations involved in sheet metal works.. Understand the basic tools used in sheet metal works..

  8. Week 8Module 3: Material Marking and Introduction to Engineering Drawing
    • Unit 3: Engineering Drawing, instruments and Lettering · 3 hours

      Understand the modes and illustrations in Engineering drawing.. Understand information provided on the shape, size, and pattern of objects.. Understand Engineering drawing as the universal language of engineers..

  9. Week 9Module 3: Material Marking and Introduction to Engineering Drawing
    • Unit 4: Dimensioning and Drawing layouts · 3 hours

      Understand the purpose and significance of dimensioning of drawings.. Explain the different operations involved in sheet metal works.. Understand the basic tools used in sheet metal works..

  10. Week 10Module 4: Engineering Graphics and Intersection of Curves
    • Unit 1: Engineering graphics Geometrical figures, conics, etc. · 3 hours

      Learn to sketch and take field dimensions.. Learn to take data and transform it into graphic drawings.. Learn basic engineering drawing formats.

  11. Week 11Module 4: Engineering Graphics and Intersection of Curves
    • Unit 2: Graphical calculus and applications · 3 hours

      Develop the ability to communicate engineering and other general information using mathematical principles of calculus.. Explore and appreciate the significance of engineering drawing and graphical communication in a rapidly changing technological society.. Understand the design process and graphical calculus for the communication of tangible data or abstract information in engineering design..

  12. Week 12Module 4: Engineering Graphics and Intersection of Curves
    • Unit 3: Development, intersection of curves and solids. · 3 hours

      Understand the significance of surface development in sheet metal work.. Understand how materials are shaped before cutting and sizing out in article/parts fabrication.. Understand the importance of dimension especially the true length, width or diameter in material handling in the production process..

  13. Week 13Module 5: Lines and Principles of Orthographic projections
    • Unit 1: Projections - lines, planes and simple solids. · 3 hours

      Explain the concept of point projection in plane geometry.. Understand the traces of points and edge in principal planes.. Understand the pattern and shape of line projection in both Front and Top views..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 workshop safety and tool usage.
  • Practice orthographic and isometric projections from Module 5 weekly.
  • Review dimensioning standards from Module 3, Units 3-4.
  • Solve practice problems on surface development from Module 4, Unit 3.
  • Focus on key concepts and formulas from all TMAs.

Questions students ask about this course

What is TPM204 about?

This course introduces fundamental workshop practices and engineering drawing techniques. It covers safety protocols, measuring instruments, and the application of hand and machine tools. Students will explore various engineering materials, joining methods, and primary forming processes. The course also delves into engineering drawing principles, orthographic projections, and dimensioning, aiming to develop critical thinking and visualization skills necessary for engineering design and problem-solving.

How many units does TPM204 have?

TPM204, Workshop Practice And Engineering Drawing, has 18 units across 5 modules, over 229 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is TPM204?

TPM204 carries 3 credit units, at 200 level in Management Sciences.

Is TPM204 hard?

TPM204 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.

How long does TPM204 take to study?

About 120 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.

How is TPM204 assessed?

TPM204 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What do I need before starting TPM204?

Basic Science Introductory Technology

What can I do with TPM204?

Mechanical Technician, CAD Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Design Drafter and Fabricator.

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