Trade Test Preparation Curriculum Outline:

Mechanical Fitter

​A fitter is an engineering specialist who installs, maintains and/or repairs machines, plant and equipment for a large variety of industries such as manufacturing, aeronautical, maritime, mining, food processing and medical services (e.g. hospitals).

A Mechanical Fitter is responsible for fitting and assembling parts made from metal and other materials to make production machinery.

He lays out, positions and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, welds components using electricity or gas and installs or repairs equipment such as lead pipes, valves, floors and tank linings.

They work from detailed drawings using hand and machine tools. Precise measuring is necessary. Their working environment can be very noisy, dirty or dangerous.

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ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

  • Freehand drawing
  • Code of practice for engineering drawing (symbols and abbreviations)
  • Drawing instruments and equipment
  • Dimensioning methods
  • Isometric drawings
  • Assembly and detailed drawings

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SCREWS FASTENERS

  • Engineering tools and equipment
  • Types and applications of screw threads
  • Types and function of locking devices and fasteners

WELDING AND MATERIALS

  • Engineering materials
  • Principles, equipment & methods of arc welding, gas cutting, brazing & silver soldering

SEALS, PUMPS, VALVES

  • Static and dynamic seals and gaskets
  • Types and application of valves
  • Types and application of pumps
  • Types and functions of conveyors

MAINTAIN AND ALIGN DRIVES

  • Drives (direct and indirect)
  • Terminology of drives
  • Functions and working principle of drives

GEARBOXES, BRAKES AND CLUTCHES

  • Mechanical working principles, types and applications of gearboxes
  • Mechanical working principles, types and applications of clutches
  • Mechanical working principles, types and applications of brakes

LUBRICATION AND BEARINGS

  • Mechanical working principles, types and applications of lubrication systems
  • Types and application of bearings

PNEUMATICS AND HYDRAULICS

  • Mechanical working principles, types and applications of hydraulic systems
  • Mechanical working principles, types and applications of pneumatic system

DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

  • Diagnostic equipment
  • Diagnostic techniques
  • Diagnostic testing