Overview
The Engineering I - Machinery and Equipment course from Warnborough College is an introductory subject which aims to develop your ability to manage the selection, operation and maintenance of tools and machinery, with particular reference to professional gardening, agriculture and horticulture. Learn the use and operation of tools, equipment and machines to keep them running smoothly by yourself.
Aims
- To explain the operation of different types of motors, including petrol and electric engines.
- To explain the principles of hydraulics in relation to agricultural and horticultural use.
- To explain the operation of the main components of machinery commonly used in agriculture and horticulture including cooling, lubrication, fuel distribution, ignition and transmission systems.
- To explain the safe and effective operation of different hand tools commonly used in agriculture or horticulture.
- To determine the safe and appropriate operation of power tools in horticultural and agricultural situations.
- To explain the safe and appropriate operation of a tractor in horticultural and agricultural situations.
- Explain the maintenance procedures for different equipment commonly used in agriculture and horticulture, including hand tools, power tools and tractors.
- To determine appropriate equipment for minimum work requirements in an agricultural or horticultural workplace.
Programme Structure
There are eight lessons as follows:
- Engine Operation
- Hydraulics
- Machinery Components
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Tractors
- Equipment Maintenance
- Specific Workplace Requirements
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- You can start the course whenever is convenient for you.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 6 other Short Courses in Mechanical Engineering in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Keep your tools and machinery in perfect working order always! This course gives you the knowledge anddevelops your ability to independently manage the selection, operation and maintenance of tools and machinery used in professional gardening, agriculture and horticulture.
Tuition Fee
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International
395 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme -
National
395 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme
Funding
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