Workshop Processes And Practices

Mechatronics Technology · Level 5  ·  7 Chapters

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Careers after Workshop Processes And Practices

Mastering Workshop Processes and Practices equips you with essential management and personal development skills that are highly valued across many sectors in Kenya. These skills enable you to not only perform effectively but also to lead, innovate, and grow in your career, whether you work for an organization or run your own business.

  • In the Jua Kali sector, skilled artisans who manage their time, set clear goals, and take responsibility thrive by delivering quality workmanship, building a strong reputation, and attracting more clients.
  • At Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and other engineering firms, employees who demonstrate emotional intelligence and accountability contribute to safer, more efficient operations, often leading to promotions and increased earnings.
  • In the construction industry, supervisors and workers who plan well, monitor their performance, and communicate assertively ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, opening doors to leadership roles or entrepreneurship.
  • The matatu industry benefits from managers and drivers who maintain punctuality, manage stress, and align their personal goals with company objectives, improving service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Within agribusinesses and organizations like KTDA (Kenya Tea Development Agency), employees who take initiative and monitor their progress help increase productivity and quality, which can lead to bonuses and career advancement.
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What Workshop Processes And Practices covers: 28 main topics in 7 chapters

1. Apply workshop safety

  1. 1.1 Workshop safety workshop
  2. 1.2 Emergency responses steps
  3. 1.3 Fire safety
  4. 1.4 Workplace hazards
  5. 1.5 Workshop accidents, causes and prevention

2. Measure and mark out dimensions on work pieces

  1. 2.1 Selection of measuring tools and marking tools
  2. 2.2 Inspection and calibration of measuring tools
  3. 2.3 Marking out of dimensions on the work-piece

3. Use hand tools to cut and file parts

  1. 3.1 Types of hand tools
  2. 3.2 Cutting of the work-piece
  3. 3.3 Filing of the cut work-piece
  4. 3.4 Thread using taps and dies
  5. 3.5 Production of all the parts

4. Produce components using drilling, lathe and milling machine

  1. 4.1 Selection of the right tool
  2. 4.2 Drilling operations
  3. 4.3 Lathe operations
  4. 4.4 Milling operations
  5. 4.5 Introduction to CNC machining

5. Assemble metal parts and sub-assemblies

  1. 5.1 Joinery and assembly methods metal parts and
  2. 5.2 Quality control

6. Perform surface finish

  1. 6.1 Polishing
  2. 6.2 Filing
  3. 6.3 Grinding
  4. 6.4 de-burring
  5. 6.5 painting of components

7. Perform housekeeping

  1. 7.1 Cleaning of work environment (waste sorting and disposal)
  2. 7.2 Cleaning and storing of tools and equipment
  3. 7.3 Servicing and maintenance of machine (lubrication, inspection, alignment and adjustment) S/no. Description / Specification Quantity Recommended Ratio (Item : Trainee) A. Safety Equipment

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