Accredited Skills Courses
- Level 2 Mechanical Engineering Drawings Using a CAD System
- Level 2 Maintaining Electrical Equipment / Systems
- Level 2 Wiring & Testing Electrical Equipment & Circuits
- Level 2 Preparing & Using Lathes for Turning Operations
- Level 2 Preparing & Using Milling Machines
- Level 2 Producing Components Using Hand Fitting Techniques
- Level 2 Maintaining Mechanical Devices & Equipment
- Level 2 Assembling & Testing Fluid Power Systems
Level 2 Preparing & Using Lathes for Turning Operations
Unit No. AUEC2-013
Delivery Model: 15 weeks on a day release basis.
Delivery Location: STEGTA Training Centre – Irlam Road, Urmston, M41 6AP.
Cost: £1,500 (including VAT, registration & certification)
This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out turning operations on machines such as centre lathes, capstan or turret lathes, automatic or other specific turning machines. They will be expected to prepare for the turning activities by obtaining all the necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required turning activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.
They will be required to prepare for the turning activities by mounting, positioning and correctly setting a range of work holding devices, to mount the workpiece and cutting tools and to set and use cutting feeds/ speeds and techniques appropriate to the type of material, tooling, workpiece rigidity and operations being performed. They will be expected to produce components that combine a number of different features, such as parallel, stepped and tapered diameters, drilled, bored and reamed holes, internal and external threads, and special forms/profiles.
During, and on completion of, the turning operations, they will be expected to check the quality of the work piece, using measuring equipment appropriate to the aspects being checked and the tolerances to be achieved. They will need to be able to recognise turning defects, to take appropriate action to remedy any faults that occur and to ensure that the finished work piece is within the drawing requirements. On completion of the turning activities, they will be expected to remove all cutting tools and work holding devices, and to leave the machine and work area in a safe and tidy condition.
Their responsibilities will require them to comply with health and safety requirements and organisational policy and procedures for the turning activities undertaken. They will need to take account of any potential difficulties or problems that may arise with the turning activities, and to seek appropriate help and advice in determining and implementing a suitable solution. They will work under a high level of supervision, whilst taking responsibility for their own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they produce.
Their underpinning knowledge will provide an understanding of their work, and will enable them to apply appropriate turning techniques safely. They will understand the turning process, and its application, and will know about the equipment, materials and consumables, to the required depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities to the required specification.
They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the lathe, and with its associated tools and equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understand the responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.