THE KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

P.O. BOX 222-40200,

KISII, KENYA.

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

FOR

ARTISAN IN MECHANICAL PRODUCTION

LEVEL 4
First published 2021
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All rights reserved. No part of this Curriculum may be reproduced, distributed, or

transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other
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Governing Council Secretary/CEO, at the address below:

Governing Council Secretary/Principal

Kisii National Polytechnic
P.O. Box 222-40200, Kenya
Email: [email protected]

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Curriculum has been designed for competency-based training and has independent
units of learning that allow the trainee flexibility in entry and exit. In developing the
Curriculum, significant involvement and support was received from various organizations.

I recognize with appreciation the role of the Mechanical Engineering Sector Skills
Advisory Committee (SSAC) in ensuring that competencies required by the industry are
addressed in the Curriculum. I also thank all stakeholders in Mechanical Engineering sector
for their valuable input and all those who participated in the process of developing this
Curriculum.

I am convinced that this Curriculum will go a long way in ensuring that workers in
Mechanical Sector acquire competencies that will enable them to perform their work more
efficiently.

GOVERNING COUNCIL SECRETARY/PRINCIPAL

KNP

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 ACRONYMNS AND ABBREVIATIONS
CDACC Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training
SOP Standard operating procedure
WIBA Work injury benefits Act
ENG Engineering
OS Occupational Standards
CU Curriculum
ME Mechanical Engineering
BC Basic Competencies
CC Common Competencies
CR Core Competencies
B Control Version

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 KEY TO UNIT CODE

ENG/CU/MLF/BC/01/4/B

Industry or sector

Curriculum

Occupational area

Type of competency

Competency number

Competency level
Control version

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 Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ................................................................................................ ii
ACRONYMNS AND ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................... iii
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... vi
BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING .......................................................................................1
COMMUNICATION SKILLS .........................................................................................2
NUMERACY SKILLS ......................................................................................................5
DIGITAL LITERACY ......................................................................................................9
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS ....................................................................................11
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS..........................................................................................15
ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY .................................................................................18
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES ......................................21
COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING ..............................................................................24
BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWINGS ...............................................................................25
METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC MATERIALS ..................................................28
BENCH WORK OPERATIONS ....................................................................................31
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING ......................................................................................37
SHEET METAL FABRICATION .................................................................................38
LATHE MACHINE OPERATIONS .............................................................................42
GRINDING OPERATIONS ...........................................................................................48
MILLING MACHINE OPERATIONS .........................................................................52

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 OVERVIEW
Description of the course
Mechanical production (Lathe and fabrication) Level 4 qualification consists of
competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to be certified as a lathe and
fabrication artisan.
A Mechanical production (Lathe and fabrication) artisan is a person who will carry out
Lathe and fabrication duties using a given design and customer’s requirements. This work
demands the artisan to read and interpret drawings in mechanical production sector so that
he/she can fabricate and produce components on a lathe machine according to the national
and international standards.
The course consists of basic, common and core units of learning as indicated below:

Basic Units of Learning

Unit Code Unit Title Duration Credit

in Hours Factors
MEBC001 Communication skills 20 2
MEBC002 Numeracy skills 25 3
MEBC003 Digital Literacy 35 3.5
MEBC004 Entrepreneurial skills 60 6
MEBC005 Employability skills 30 3
MEBC006 Environmental literacy 20 2
MEBC007 Occupational safety and health 20 2
practices
Total 210 21

Common Units of Learning

Unit Code Unit Title Duration Credit
in Hours Factors
MECC001 Basic technical drawing 100 10
MECC002 Metallic and non-metallic 60 6
materials
MECC003 Bench work operations 80 10
Total 240 26

Core Units of Learning

Unit Code Unit Title Duration Credit
in Hours Factors
MECR001 Sheet metal fabrication 100 15
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 MECR002 Lathe machine operations 150 15
MECR003 Grinding operations 80
MECR004 Milling operations 100
MECR005 Industrial Attachment 300 30
Total 600 60
Grand Total 1180 107

The core units of learning are independent of each other and may be taken
independently.

The total duration of the course is 1070 (29 weeks at 30 hours per week) inclusive
of industrial attachment.

Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum
requirements:
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) grade E
Or
b) Level 3 certificate in related course with one year of continuous work experience
Or

c) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications

Authority (KNQA)

Trainer qualification
A trainer for this course should have a higher qualification than the level of this course

Industrial attachment
An individual enrolled in this course will be required to undergo an industrial attachment
in a Mechanical Engineering firm for a period of at least 300 hours. Attachment will be
undertaken upon completion of the course or the unit of learning.

Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is
continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an internal accredited
verifier while external assessment is the responsibility of TVET/CDACC.

Certification

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A candidate will be issued with a Certificate of Competency on demonstration of
competence in a unit of competency. To attain the qualification Mechanical production
(Lathe and Fabrication) Level 4, the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the
units of competency as given in qualification pack. These certificates will be issued by
TVET CDACC in conjunction with training provider.

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 BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING

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 COMMUNICATION SKILLS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MLF/BC/01/4/B

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Communication Skills

Duration of Unit: 20 Hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required demonstrate communication skills. It involves
obtaining and conveying workplace information, completing relevant work-related
documents, communicating information about workplace processes, leading workplace
discussion and communicating workplace issues.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Obtain and convey workplace information
2. Complete relevant work-related documents
3. Communicate information about workplace processes
4. Lead workplace discussions
5. Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment Methods
1. Obtain and convey  Communication process  Interview
workplace  Modes of communication  Third party
information  Medium of communication reports
 Effective communication
 Barriers to communication
 Flow of communication
 Sources of information
 Types of questions
 Organizational policies
 Workplace etiquette
 Ethical work practices in
handling communication

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2. Complete relevant  Types and purposes of  Interview
work-related workplace documents and  Third party
documents forms reports
 Methods used in filling forms
and documents
 Recording workplace data
 Process of distributing
workplace forms and
documents
 Report writing
 Types of workplace reports
3. Communicate  Communication process  Interview
information about  Modes of communication  Portfolio
workplace processes  Medium of communication
 Effective communication
 Barriers to communication
 Flow of communication
 Sources of information
 Organizational policies
 Organization requirements for
written and electronic
communication methods
 Report writing
 Effective questioning
techniques (clarifying and
probing)
 Workplace etiquette
 Ethical work practices in
handling communication

4. Lead workplace  Methods of discussion e.g.  Interview

discussion  Coordination  Third party
meetings reports
 Toolbox discussion
 Peer-to-peer
discussion
 Solicitation of response

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 5. Identify and  Identification of problems and  Interview
communicate issues issues  Portfolio
arising in the  Organizing information on
workplace problems and issues
 Relating problems and issues
 Communication barriers
affecting workplace discussions

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Direct instruction
 Demonstration
 Practice assignment
 Discussion
 Role play
 Brainstorming

Recommended Resources
 Desktop computers/laptops
 Internet connection
 Projectors
 Telephone
 Report writing templates

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 NUMERACY SKILLS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MLF/BC/02/4/B

Relationship to Occupational Standards:
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Numeracy Skills

Duration of Unit: 25 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate numeracy skills. It involves
identifying and using whole numbers and simple fractions, decimals and percentages for
work, identifying, measuring and estimating familiar quantities for work, reading and using
familiar maps, plans and diagrams for work, identifying and describing common 2D and
some 3D shapes for work, constructing simple tables and graphs for work using familiar
data and identifying and interpreting information in familiar tables, graphs and charts for
work.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and use whole numbers and simple fractions, decimals and percentages for
work
2. Identify, measure and estimate familiar quantities for work
3. Read and use familiar maps, plans and diagrams for work
4. Identify and describe common 2D and some 3D shapes for work
5. Construct simple tables and graphs for work using familiar data
6. Identify and interpret information in familiar tables, graphs and charts for work

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
1. Identify and use  Whole numbers  Written Tests
whole numbers  Simple fractions  Practice
and simple  Decimals assignments
fractions, decimals  Percentages
and percentages  Sizes
for work  Problem solving methods
 Calculations using the
4 operations

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  Recording and
communicating numerical
information
2. Identify, measure and  Measurement information  Written Tests
estimate familiar  Units of measurement  Practice
quantities for work  Estimate familiar and assignments
simple amounts
 Selection of appropriate
measuring equipment
 Calculate using familiar
units of measurement
 Check measurements and
results against estimates
 Using informal and some
formal mathematical and
general language
 Record or report results
3. Read and use familiar  Maps, plans and diagrams  Practical test
maps, plans and diagrams  Locate items and places in  Written Tests
for work familiar maps, plans and
diagrams
 Recognize common
symbols and keys in
familiar maps, plans and
diagrams
 Direction and location of
objects, or route or places
 Use of informal and some
formal oral mathematical
language and symbols
4. Identify and describe  Common 2D shapes and  Written Tests
common 2D and some 3D 3D shapes  Practical test
shapes for work  Classification of common
2D shapes and designs
 Description of Use
informal and some formal
language to describe
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 shapes and some common
three-dimensional shapes
 Construction of common
2D shapes
 Match common 3D shapes
to their 2D sketches or nets
5. Construct simple  Types of graphs  Written Tests
tables and graphs for  Determination of data to be  Practical test
work using familiar data collected
 Selection of data collection
method
 Collection of data
 Determination of variables
from the data collected
 Order and collate data
 Construct a table and enter data
 Construct a graph using data
from table
 Check results
 Report or discuss graph
information related to work
using informal and some
formal mathematical and
general language
6. Identify and interpret  Tables construction and  Written Tests
information in familiar labeling  Practical test
tables, graphs and charts  i.e. title, headings, rows
for work and columns
 Interpreting information
and data in simple tables
 Relaying information of
relevant workplace tasks
on/in a table
 Identify familiar graphs
and charts in familiar texts
and contexts

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  Locate title, labels, axes,
scale and key from familiar
graphs and charts
 Identify and interpret
information and data in
familiar graphs and charts
 Relate information to
relevant workplace tasks

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Practical demonstration of tasks by trainer
 Practice by trainees/ role play
 Discussion
 Observations and comments and corrections by trainers

Recommended Resources
 Computers
 Stationery
 Charts
 Video clips
 Audio tapes
 LCD projectors
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Projectors
 Writing boards
 Mathematical tables

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 DIGITAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/MLF/BC/03/4/B

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Digital Literacy

Duration of Unit: 35 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy in a working
environment. It entails identifying computer software and hardware, applying security
measures to data, hardware, software, applying computer software in solving task sand
applying internet and email in communication at workplace.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify computer software and hardware
2. Apply security measures to data, hardware and software
3. Apply computer software in solving tasks
4. Apply internet and email in communication at workplace

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment Methods
1. Identify computer  Meaning of a computer  Written tests
hardware and  Functions of a computer  Oral Questioning
software  Components of a computer  Observation
 Classification of computers
2. Apply security  Data security and control  Written tests
measures to data,  Security threats and control  Oral presentation
hardware and measures  Observation
software  Types of computer crimes  Projects
 Detection and protection
against computer crimes
3. Apply computer  Operating system  Oral questioning
software in solving  Word processing  Observation
tasks  Spread sheets  Project
 Data base

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 4. Apply internet and  Computer networks  Oral questioning
email in  Uses of internet  Observation
communication at  Electronic mail (e-mail)  Oral presentation
workplace concept  Written report

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practical assignment
 Viewing of related videos
 Project
 Group discussions

Recommended Resources
 Desktop computers
 Laptop computers
 Other digital devices
 Printers
 Storage devices
 Internet access
 Computer software

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 ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/MLF/BC/04/4/B
Relationship to occupational standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Skills

Duration of unit: 60 hours

Unit description
This unit covers the competencies required for creating and maintaining small scale
business, establishing small business customer base, managing and growing a
micro/small-scale business.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Create and maintain small scale business
2. Establish small scale business customer base
3. Manage small scale business
4. Grow/expand small scale business

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Create and  Starting a small business  Individual/group
maintain small  Legal regulatory assignments
scale business requirements in starting a  projects
small business  Written Tests
 SWOT/ PESTEL analysis  Oral Questioning
 Conducting
market/industry survey
 Generation and evaluation
of business ideas
 Matching competencies
with business opportunities
 Forms of business
ownership
 Location of a small
business
 Legal and regulatory
requirement
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  Resources required to start
a small business
 Common terminologies in
entrepreneurship
 Entrepreneurship in
national development
 Self-employment
 Formal and informal
employment
 Entrepreneurial culture
 Myths associated with
entrepreneurship
 Types, characteristics,
qualities & role of
entrepreneurs
 History, development and
importance of
entrepreneurship
 Theories of
entrepreneurship
 Quality assurance for small
businesses
 Policies and procedures on
occupational safety and
health and environmental
concerns
2. Establish small  Good staff/workers and  Individual/group
scale business customer relations assignments
customer base  Marketing strategy  projects
 Identifying and maintain  Written Tests
new customers and  Oral Questioning
markets
 Product/ service
promotions
 Products / services
diversification
 SWOT / PESTEL analysis

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  Conducting a business
survey
 Generating Business ideas
 Business opportunities
3. Manage small  Organization of a small  Oral Questioning
scale business business  Individual/group
 Small business’ business assignments
plan  projects
 Marketing for small  Written Tests
businesses
 Managing finances for
small business
 Production/ operation
process for goods/services
 Small business records
management
 Book keeping and auditing
for small businesses
 Business support services
 Small business resources
mobilization and
utilization
 Basic business social
responsibility
 Management of small
business
 Word processing concepts
in small business
management
 Computer application
software
 Monitoring and controlling
business operations
4. Grow/expand  Methods of growing small  Individual/group
small scale business assignments
business  Resources for growing  projects
small business  Written Tests

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  Small business growth
plan
 Computer software in
business development
 ICT and business growth

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by trainee
 Role play
 Case study

Recommended Resources
 Case studies for small businesses
 Business plan templates
 Lap top/ desk top computer
 Internet
 Telephone
 Writing materials

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 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MLF/BC/05/4/B

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Employability Skills

Duration of Unit: 30 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves
conducting self-management, demonstrating critical safe work habits, demonstrating
workplace learning and workplace ethics.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Conduct self-management
2. Demonstrate critical safe work habits
3. Demonstrate workplace learning
4. Demonstrate workplace ethics

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Conduct self-  Self-awareness  Written tests
management  Formulating personal vision,  Oral
mission and goals questioning
 Strategies for overcoming life  Portfolio of
challenges evidence
 Emotional intelligence  Third party
 Assertiveness report
 Expressing personal thoughts,
feelings and beliefs
 Developing and maintaining high
self-esteem
 Developing and maintaining
positive self-image
 Articulating ideas and aspirations
 Accountability and responsibility
 Good work habits
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  Self-awareness
 Self-development
 Financial literacy
 Healthy lifestyle practices
2. Demonstrate critical  Stress and stress management  Written tests
safe work habits  Punctuality and time consciousness  Oral
 Interpersonal communication questioning
 Sharing information  Portfolio of
 Leisure evidence
 Integrating personal objectives into  Third party
organizational objectives report
 Resources utilization
 Setting work priorities
 HIV and AIDS
 Drug and substance abuse
 Handling emerging issues

3. Demonstrate  Personal training needs  Written tests

workplace learning identification and assessment  Oral questioning
 Managing own learning  Portfolio of
 Contributing to the learning evidence
community at the workplace  Third party
 Cultural aspects of work report
 Variety of learning context
 Application of learning
 Safe use of technology
 Identifying opportunities
 Workplace innovation
 Performance improvement
 Handling emerging issues
 Future trends and concerns in
learning
4. Demonstrate  Meaning of ethics  Written tests
workplace ethics  Ethical perspectives  Oral questioning
 Principles of ethics  Portfolio of
 Values and beliefs evidence
 Ethical standards  Third party
 Organization code of ethics report
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  Common ethical dilemmas
 Organization culture
 Corruption, bribery and conflict of
interest
 Privacy and data protection
 Diversity, harassment and mutual
respect
 Financial
responsibility/accountability
 Etiquette
 Personal and professional integrity
 Commitment to jurisdictional laws
 Emerging issues in ethics

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Simulation/Role play
 Group Discussion
 Presentations
 Q&A
 Case studies
 Assignments

Recommended Resources
 Computers
 Stationery
 Charts
 Video clips
 Audio tapes
 Radio sets
 TV sets
 LCD projectors

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 ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MLF/BC/06/4/B

Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate Environmental Literacy

Duration of Unit: 20 hours

Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to demonstrate environmental literacy. It involves
controlling environmental hazard, controlling environmental pollution, demonstrating sustainable
resource use and evaluating current practices in relation to resource usage.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Control environmental hazard
2. Control environmental pollution
3. Demonstrate sustainable use of resources
4. Evaluate current practices in relation to resource usage

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Suggested
Learning Outcome Content Assessment
Methods
1. Control environmental  Purposes and content of  Written tests
hazard Environmental Management  Oral
and Coordination Act 1999 questions
 Purposes and content of Solid  Observation
Waste Act of work
 Storage methods for procedures
environmentally hazardous
materials
 Disposal methods of hazardous
wastes
 Types and uses of PPE in line
with environmental regulations
 Occupational Safety and Health
Standards (OSHS)
2. Control environmental  Types of pollution  Written tests
Pollution
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  Environmental pollution  Oral
control measures questions
 Types of solid wastes  Observation
 Procedures for solid waste of work
management procedures
 Different types of noise  Role play
pollution
 Methods for minimizing noise
pollution
3. Demonstrate  Types of resources  Written tests
sustainable resource use  Techniques in measuring  Oral
current usage of resources questions
 Calculating current usage of  Observation
resources of work
 Methods for minimizing procedures
wastage
 Waste management procedures
 Principles of 3Rs (Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle)
 Methods for economizing or
reducing resource consumption
4. Evaluate current  Collection of information on  Written tests
practices in relation to environmental and resource  Oral
resource usage efficiency systems and questions
procedures,  Observation
 Measurement and recording of of work
current resource usage procedures
 Analysis and recording of
current purchasing strategies.
 Analysis of current work
processes to access information
and data
 Identification of areas for
improvement
5. Identify Environmental  Environmental issues/concerns  Written tests
legislations/conventions  Environmental legislations  Oral
for environmental /conventions and local questions
concerns ordinances

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  Industrial standard  Observation
/environmental practices of work
 International Environmental procedures
Protocols (Montreal, Kyoto)
 Features of an environmental
strategy

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Practical demonstration of tasks by trainer
 Practice by trainees/ role play
 Discussion
 Observations and comments and corrections by trainers

Recommended Resources
 Computers
 Stationery
 Charts
 Video clips
 Audio tapes
 Radio sets
 TV sets
 LCD projectors
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES

UNIT CODE:ENG/CU/MLF/BC/07/4/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health
Practices

Duration of Unit: 20 hours

Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to practice safety and health and comply
with OSH requirements relevant to work. It involves adhering to workplace procedures
for hazards and risk prevention and participating in arrangements for workplace safety
and health maintenance.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Adhere to workplace procedures for hazards and risk prevention
2. Participate in arrangements for workplace safety and health maintenance

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Adhere to  Arrangement of work area and  Oral questions
workplace items in accordance with  Written tests
procedures for Company housekeeping  Portfolio of
hazards and risk procedures evidence
prevention  Adherence to work standards and  Third party
procedures report
 Application of preventive and
control measures, including use of
safety gears/PPE
 Study and apply standards and
procedures for incidents and
emergencies.
2. Participate in  Participating in orientations on  Oral questions
arrangements for OSH requirements/regulations of  Written tests
workplace safety tasks  Portfolio of
and health  Providing feedback on health, evidence
maintenance safety, and security concerns to

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 appropriate personnel as required  Third party
in a sufficiently detailed manner report
 Practice workplace procedures for
reporting hazards, incidents,
injuries and sickness
 OSH requirements/ regulations
and workplace safety and hazard
control procedures are reviewed,
and compliance reported to
appropriate personnel
 Identification of needed OSH-
related trainings are proposed to
appropriate personnel

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Assigments
 Discussion
 Q&A
 Role play
 Viewing of related videos

Recommended Resources
 Computers
 Stationery
 Charts
 Video clips
 Audio tapes
 Radio sets
 TV sets
 LCD projectors
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g.
 Mask
 Face mask/shield
 Safety bootsn
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  Arm/Hand guard, gloves
 Eye protection (goggles, shield)
 Hearing protection (ear muffs, ear plugs)
 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
 Hard hat
 Face protection (mask, shield)
 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
 Anti-static suits
 High-visibility reflective vest

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 COMMON UNITS OF LEARNING

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 BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MLF/CC/01/4/B

Relationship to Occupational Standard
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Interpret basic technical drawing
Duration of Unit: 100 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required by a mechanical production artisan to interpret
basic technical drawings. It involves competencies to: select and use drawing instruments
and materials, interpret plain geometry drawings, solid geometry drawings, pictorial and
orthographic drawings and mechanical drawings to help in fabrication and machining of
components on a lathe machine.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Use drawing instruments and materials
2. Interpret plane geometry drawings
3. Interpret solid geometry drawings
4. Interpret orthographic and pictorial drawings
5. Interpret mechanical drawings

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Use drawing  Identification and care of  Written test
instruments and drawing equipment and materials  Observation
materials  Reference to manufacturer’s  Oral questioning
instructions and work place  Written tests
procedures on use and
maintenance of drawing
equipment and materials
 Reference to relevant
environmental legislations
 Use of Personal
Protective Equipment
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
2. Interpret plane  Types of lines in drawings  Written test
geometry  Construction of geometric forms  Observation
drawings e.g. squares, circles, polygons  Oral questioning
 Construction of different angles  Written tests
 Measurement of different angles
 Bisection of different angles and
lines
 Standard drawing conventions
 Free hand sketching of geometric
forms
3. Interpret solid  Interpretation of sketches and  Written test
geometry drawings of patterns e.g. prisms,  Observation
drawings cones. pies, frustrum and  Oral questioning
pyramids  Written tests
 Sectioning of solids e.g. prisms,
cones
 Development and
interpenetrations of solids e.g.
cylinder to cylinder and cylinder
to triangular, prism
4. Interpret  Meaning of orthographic  Written test
orthographic drawings  Observation
and pictorial  Meaning of sectioning  Oral questioning
drawings  Meaning of symbols and  Written tests
abbreviations
 Drawing and interpretation of
orthographic elevations
 Dimensioning of orthographic
elevations
 Sectioning of views
 Meaning of pictorial drawings
 Drawing objects in isometric
view
 Drawing objects in oblique view

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Methods
5. Interpret  Mechanical symbols and  Written test
mechanical abbreviations  Observation
drawings  Meaning of mechanical drawings  Oral questioning
 Drawing of mechanical diagrams
 Block
 Line
 Schematic
 Importance of CAD

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Projects
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Discussions

Recommended Resources
 Drawing room
 Drawing instruments e.g. T-squares, set squares, drawing sets
 Drawing tables
 Pencils, papers, erasers
 Masking tapes
 Teaching models
 Calculators

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 METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC MATERIALS
UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MLF/CC/02/4/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Use common metallic and non-metallic
materials
Duration of Unit: 60 hours
Unit Description:

This unit covers the unit of competency required by a mechanical production artisan to use
common metallic and non-metallic materials. It involves competencies required to: identify
properties of engineering materials, ore extraction processes, methods of producing
engineering materials, perform heat treatment and prevent material corrosion.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Identify properties of engineering materials

2. Identify ore extraction processes of metallic materials
3. Identify methods of producing materials
4. Perform heat treatment
5. Prevent material corrosion

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Identify  Engineering materials are  Written tests
properties of identified as per the applications  Oral questioning
engineering  Physical properties of  Assignments
materials engineering material  Supervised
 Mechanical properties of exercises
engineering materials
 Crystal structure of materials
2. Identify ore  Safety measures in metal  Written tests
extraction extraction  Oral questioning
processes of  Method of metal extraction  Assignments
metallic  Procedure in metal extraction  Supervised
materials processes exercises
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  Storing of metal
Extraction by-
products
 Disposing extraction
by- products
3. Identify methods  Types of materials e.g.  Assignments
of producing  Iron  Oral questioning
engineering  Non-ferrous  Supervised
materials  Alloys exercises
 Ceramics  Written tests
 Composite
 Methods of material production
and testing
 Forms of supply of engineering
materials
 Finishing and Refinement
processes of various types of
materials
 Lapping
 Fine grinding
 Polishing
4. Perform heat  Safety practices procedures  Assignments
treatment  Tools and equipment used  Supervised
 Heat treatment processes exercises
 Annealing  Written tests
 Tempering  Practical test
 Normalizing
 Hardening
 Case hardening
 Procedure in heat treatment
processes
 Operations of heat treatment of
metals
5. Corrosion and  Safety observation during  Assignments
its prevention corrosion prevention  Supervised
 Agents of corrosion exercises
 Causes of corrosion  Written tests
 Practical test
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  Methods of corrosion prevention
Corrosion prevention
 Painting
 Electroplating
 Galvanizing
 Cathodic
 Chromizing

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Demonstration by trainer
 Discussions
 Practical work by trainee(s)
 Exercises
 Industrial visits
 YouTube for teaching/learning and inspiration
 Simulation
 Power point presentation

List of Recommended Resources

Recommended Resources
Tools and equipment

 Heat treatment equipment (furnaces, oxy-fuel gas system etc)

 Material testing equipment
 Measuring tools and gauges
 Marking out tools
 Inspection tools and equipment
 Dressing tools
 Firefighting equipment
Materials and supplies
 PPEs –dust coat, dust masks, ear muffs, goggles
 First Aid kit
 Brooms and cleaning stuff
 Cleaning detergents
 Drawing papers

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 BENCH WORK OPERATIONS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MLF/CC/03/4/B

Relationship to Occupational Standards:
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform bench work operations

Duration of Unit: 100 Hours

Unit description
The Mechanical production artisan will be able to perform bench work operations using
basic hand tools while observing occupational safety and health legislations, regulations
and safe working practices. In the context of the standards, the learner is to plan work
operations, mark out work pieces, set up work pieces on holding devices, assemble metal
parts and their sub-assemblies, inspect finished work, perform maintenance and perform
housekeeping.

Summary of Learning Outcome

1. Observe safety rules and regulations
2. Plan work operations
3. Mark out dimensions on work pieces
4. Set up work pieces on holding devices
5. Use hand tools
6. Use bench drill
7. Assemble metal parts and sub-assemblies
8. Inspect finished work
9. Perform maintenance
10. Perform housekeeping

Learning Outcomes, Content and suggested assessment methods

Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods
1. Observe safety  Occupational safety health and  Administration of
rules and regulations (OSHA) written and oral tests
regulations  Personal protective equipment  Assessment of
 Machine safety worksheet/ operation
 Environmental safety plans
2. Plan work  Work operation plan procedure  Observation
operations  Time management
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 Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods
 Selection of tools as per the  Administration of
specific operation oral and written
 Selection of material for the questions
given component
3. Mark out  Measuring tools  Observation of laying
dimensions on  Inspection out of work piece(s)
work pieces  calibration  Assessment of
 Marking tools transferred
 use of marking out tools dimensions
 Laying out work piece(s)  Administration of
 Transfer of dimensions onto the oral and written
work piece(s) questions
4. Set up work  Work holding devices  Observation
pieces on  Bench vice  Written assessment
holding devices  V-Block  Oral questioning
 Angle plate
 G-clamp
 Jigs and fixtures
 Hand vice
 Set up work piece on work
holding device securely.
5. Use hand tools  Hand tools  Observation
• Files  Written assessment
• Saws  Oral assessment
• Hammers  Practical projects
• Chisels
• Taps and dies
 Quality specifications
• Dimensions
• Tolerances
• Geometry
• Surface finish
• Functionality
6. Use bench drill  Marking hole centre  Observation
 Types of drill bits  Written assessment
 Oral questioning
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 Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods
 Drill machine work holding  Practical projects
devices
 Drilling operations
• Counter sinking
• Counter boring
• Reaming
• Boring
7. Assemble metal  Parts joining methods  Observation
parts and sub- • Riveting  Written assessment
assemblies • Use of mechanical  Oral questioning
fasteners  Practical project
• Use of adhesives
• Soldering
• Brazing
• Welding (gas/arc)
 Inspection techniques
8. Inspect finished  Inspection tools  Observation
work  Inspection methods  Written assessment
 Oral questioning
9. Perform  Servicing and maintenance of
maintenance machine (lubrication,  Written assessment
inspection, alignment and  Oral questioning
adjustment)  Observation
 Machine maintenance activities
 Preventive maintenance
 Maintenance of hand and
machine tools and equipment
e.g.
 Cleaning
 Oiling
 Painting
 Basic inspection
 Storage
10. Perform house  Cleaning of work environment  Written assessment
keeping (waste sorting and disposal)  Oral questioning
 Observation

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 Suggested Assessment
Learning Outcome Content
Methods
 Cleaning and storing of tools 
and equipment

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Demonstration by trainer
 Discussions
 Projects
 Practical work by trainee(s)
 Exercises
 Industrials visits
 Internet.
 Simulation

List of Recommended Resources

Tools and equipment suggested but not limited to:
 Welding
 Drilling machines
 Vices
 Cutting tools
 Combination square
 Centre punch
 Centre lathe
 scribers
 calipers
 Dies and taps
 Surface plate
 V-blocks
 Dial gauge
 Die stock
 Engineer’s square
 File card
 Assorted Files
 Clamps
 Assorted hand tools
 Hammers

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  Measuring tools
 Drill bits
 Assorted inspection tools and equipment
 Inspection and measuring tools, GO and NOT GO gauges
 Jigs and fixture
 Pliers
 Rotary disc abrasive grinder
 Reamers
 Saw
 Screwdrivers
 Spiral lowering
 Tap wrench
 Vacuum cleaners
 V-block
 Workbenches
 Firefighting equipment
 First Aid kit

Materials and supplies suggested but not limited to:

 Personal safety gear:
 Goggles
 Safety shoes
 Overall
 Cap
 Ear Muffs
 Gloves
 Drawing papers
 Raw materials
 Mild steel plate
 Sheet metal
 Brass sheets
 Zinc sheets
 Aluminum sheets
 Bright Drawn Mild Steel
 Carbon steel
 Brass rods
 Aluminum rods
 Abrasive materials
 Grinding paste

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 Cotton wastes
 Cleaning detergents
 Vacuum cleaners
 Mops/ Brooms and buckets

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 SHEET METAL FABRICATION

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MLF/CR/01/4/B

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Fabricate sheet metal parts

Duration of Unit: 150 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required by a Mechanical production (Lathe and
Fabrication) artisan to fabricate sheet metal parts. It includes competencies that ensure
the learner will: observe safety rules and regulations, identify sheet metal tools &
Equipment, read and interpret working drawing, mark out, set up sheet metal fabrication
machines and equipment, fabricate sheet metal components, assess quality of
components, maintain sheet metal fabrication tools, machine and equipment and perform
housekeeping

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Observe safety rules and regulations
2. Use sheet metal machines, tools & equipment.
3. Plan work operation
4. Mark out work pieces
5. Set- up sheet metal machine and equipment
6. Fabricate sheet metal component (s)
7. Assess Quality of the fabricated component(s)
8. Maintain sheet metal machines, tools and equipment
9. Perform housekeeping

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment Methods
1. Observe safety rules  Prescription of personal safety,  Oral questions
and regulations PPEs worn in accordance to the  Written tests
work environment  Observation

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  Safety regulations on OSHs
and factory Act
 Observation of safe working
environment
 Adherence to workplace
procedures environment
measurements of OSH
2. Use sheet metal  Types of sheet metal machine  Oral questions
machines, tools & tools / equipment  Written tests
equipment.  Parts of sheet metal machine  Practical test
tools/ equipment and their  Observation
functions
 Sheet metal machine tools /
equipment selection and usage.
3. Plan work operation  Work operation plan procedure  Oral questions
 Interpretation of drawing  Written tests
 Time management  Practical test
 Work scheduling.  Observation
 Selection of tools as per the
specific operation
 Selection of material for the
given component
4. Mark out work  Selection of measuring and  Oral questions
pieces marking out tools  Written tests
 Dimensional specifications  Practical test
 Marking out  Observation

5. Set- up sheet metal  Machine tool selection  Oral questions
machine  Mounting of machine  Written tests
tool/equipment attachment  Practical test
 Observation
6. Fabricate sheet  Production of sheet metal work  Oral questions
metal component (s) pieces  Written tests
 Sheet metal joining methods  Practical test
 Sheet metal joining techniques  Observation
 Sheet metal joining fasteners

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 7. Assess Quality of  Cleaning of the finished work  Oral questions
the fabricated piece  Written tests
component(s)  Inspection of the finished work  Practical test
piece  Observation
 Assessment of the finished
work pieces and their function
ability
8. Maintain sheet  Cleaning of the machine tools  Oral questions
metal machines, and equipment after the work  Written tests
tools and equipment  Inspection of machine tools and  Practical test
equipment after the work  Observation
 Fault identification and
reporting
 Lubrication of the machine
tools/equipment & accessories
9. Perform  Work place cleaning  Oral questions
housekeeping procedures  Written tests
 Waste segregation and disposal  Practical test
 Storage of tools and equipment  Observation

Suggested Methods of Instruction

 Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practical work by trainee
 Field trips
 Viewing of related videos

Recommended Resources
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g.
 Mask
 Face mask/shield
 Safety boots
 Safety harness
 Arm/Hand guard, gloves
 Eye protection (goggles, shield)

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 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
 Head hat
 Face protection (mask, shield)
 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
 Anti-static suits
 High-visibility reflective vest

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 LATHE MACHINE OPERATIONS
UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/MLF/CR/02/4/B
Relationship to Occupational Standards
This unit addresses the unit of competency: Produce components on the lathe

Duration of Unit: 150 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to produce components on the lathe.
Competencies include; identify lathe machine parts accessories and their functions,
prepare operation procedure sheet, mount work pieces, perform lathe machine operations,
assess quality of finished work, organize work area and maintain machine tool and
accessories and observe safety rules and regulations.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Observe safety rules and regulations
2. Identify machine parts, tools, accessories and their functions
3. Prepare operation plan
4. Mount work piece
5. Perform machining to specifications
6. Assess quality of finished work
7. Maintain machine tool and accessories
8. Perform house keeping
Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested

Assessment
Methods
1. Observe safety  Personal safety  Observation
rules and  Wear PPEs  Oral questioning
regulations  No horse play  Practical tests
 Machine, tools and equipment  Written tests
safety
 Machine guards
 Operational procedures
 Proper insulations
 Recommended
handling
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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods

 Safe work environment

 Avoid spills
 Lighting
 Aeration
 Clear gang ways

2. Identify machine  Lathe parts  Observation

parts, tools,  Headstock  Oral questioning
accessories and  Tailstock  Practical tests
their functions  Guideways  Written tests
 Bed
 Apron
 Carriage
 Cross and top slide
 Chuck
 Tools and accessories
 Turning tools
 Threading tools
 Grooving tools
 Boring tools and bars
 Facing tools
 Steadies
 Faceplate
 Taper turning
attachment
 Lathe dogs
 Collets
 Mandrels
 Tool materials and nature
 Tool bars
 Inserts
 HSS

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
 Diamond tip
 Carbides

3. Prepare operation  Sequence of operations  Observation
plan  Order of operation  Oral questioning
 Rough cuts  Practical tests
 Finishing cuts  Written tests
 Number of cuts
 Cutting data
 Depth of cut
 Length of cut
 Feed rate
 Cutting speed
 Spindle speed
 Cutting angle
 Taper angle
 Chamfer angle
 Production time
 Specific time per tasks
 Total production time


4. Mount work piece  Work holding and devices  Observation
 Work length  Oral questioning
 Three jaws chuck  Practical tests
 Four jaws chuck  Written tests
 Collets
 Face plate
 Tail stock centres
 Steadies
 Lathe dogs
 Tool and work setting
 Tool below work centre
 Tool above work centre

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
 Tool chatter
 Self-centring
 Use of the scribing block
and dial gauge
 Effect of work wobbling

5. Perform  Lathe operations  Observation

machining to  Facing  Oral questioning
specifications  Turning  Practical tests
 Grooving  Written tests
 Drilling
 Boring
 Threading
 Chamfering
 Knurling
 Taper turning
 Parting off
 Cutting parameters
 Depth of cut
 Feed rate
 Cutting speed
 Spindle speed
 Use of coolant
 Types of chips
 Continuous chips
 Discontinuous chips
 Continuous chips with a
built up edge


6. Assess quality of  Dimensions

finished work  Linear
 Diameter
 Pitch

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
 Surface roughness
 Measurement and inspection tools
 Vernier caliper
 Micrometer
 Depth gauge
 GO and NOT GO gauges
 Surface analysers
 Assembly
 Functionality
 Tolerances
 Limits and fits

 Geometry
 Squareness
 Concentricity
 Angularity
 Straightness
7. Maintain machine  Cleaning  Observation
tool and  Removal of chips  Oral
accessories  Wiping coolant spills questioning
 Wiping of tools and  Practical
accessories tests
 Oiling of surfaces and guide ways  Written
 Lubrication of moving parts tests
 Inspection and reporting of faults
8. Perform house  Cleaning  Observation
keeping  Removal of chips  Oral
 Floor mopping questioning
 Waste sorting  Practical
 Metallic waste tests
 Rags  Written
 Plastics tests
 Waste disposal
 Recycling

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 Learning Outcome Content Suggested
Assessment
Methods
 Burning
 Burying
 Re-use
Suggested Methods of Instruction
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Field trips
 On-job-training
 Discussions
Recommended Resources

 Lathe machine
 Lathe tools and accessories
 Measuring and inspection tools
 Coolant
 Work holding devices
 Work piece material
 Resource materials, manuals for cutting tools & lathe
 Work place procedures
 Calculator
 Projectors
 Computers
 Manuals
 Printers
 Internet
 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
 National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) regulations
 Other relevant resources

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 GRINDING OPERATIONS

UNIT CODE: ENG/CU/ME/CR/02/5/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Perform grinding operations

Duration of Unit: 150 hours

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required by a mechanical production technician to perform
grinding operations. In the context of the standard the technician is to: observe safety rules and
regulations, identify grinding machine parts and accessories, prepare work operation plan, set up
grinding machine, perform grinding operations, assess quality of finished work, maintain grinding
machine and perform housekeeping.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Observe safety rules and regulations
2. Identify machine parts, accessories and their functions.
3. Identify types and features of grinding wheels
4. Prepare work operation plan
5. Set- up the grinding machine
6. Perform grinding operations

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 7. Assess quality of finished work
8. Maintain the grinding machine, tool and accessories
9. Perform Housekeeping
10. Document report

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. 1. Observe safety rules and  Personal safety, PPEs in accordance to  Oral questions
regulations the work environment  Written tests
 Grinding machine tools safety  Observation
precautions
 Safety regulations on OSHA
 Workplace procedures and
environment measures
 2. Identify machine parts,  Types of grinding machine tools /  Oral questions
accessories and their equipment  Written tests
functions 
 Surface grinding machine Practical test
 Portable grinding machine  Observation of
 Cylindrical grinding implementation of
control measures
machine
 Parts of grinding machine tools/
equipment and their functions
 Grinding machine tools / equipment
selection and applications.
3. Identify types and features  Types of grinding wheels/stones  Oral questions
of grinding wheels  Grinding wheels/ stones defects  Written tests
o Glazing  Practical test
o Gumming  Observation
 Wheel dressing
 Grinding wheels calculation and
geometry
 Grinding wheel balancing
 Abrasive materials principles
 Abrasive materials identification
4. Prepare work operation  Work plan procedure  Oral questions
plan  Time management  Written tests
 Work scheduling.  Practical test
 Selection of tools
 Observation
 Selection of materials

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  Dimensions
 Tolerances
 Drawing standards
 Geometric symbols and abbreviations
 Operation plan development
5. Set- up the grinding  Principle of operation  Oral questions
machine  Grinding operation  Written tests
 Wheel/stones selection and mounting  Practical test
 Work piece securing/mounting
 Observation
6. Perform grinding  Grinding operations  Oral questions
operations  Surface grinding  Written tests
 Portable grinding machine operation  Practical test
 Cylindrical grinding operation:
 Observation
o External cylindrical
grinding operation
o Internal cylindrical
grinding operation
 Centre-less grinding operation
 Form grinding operation
 Wet and dry grinding operations
7. Assess quality of  Dimensional accuracy analysis  Oral questions
finished work  Surface finish checks  Written tests
 Functionality checks  Practical test
 Inspection of the finished work piece
 Observation
8. Maintain the grinding  Cleaning of the machine tools and  Oral questions
machine equipment  Written tests
 Inspection of machine tools and  Practical test
equipment
 Observation
 Fault identification and reporting
 Servicing of the machine tools,
equipment & accessories
9. Perform housekeeping  Work place cleaning procedures  Oral questions
 Waste segregation and disposal  Written tests
 Storage of tools and equipment  Practical test
 Observation
10. Document Report  Defects/ deviations report  Oral questions
 Cost variations report  Written tests
 Accidents and incidents report xxx  Practical test
 Observation

Suggested Delivery Methods

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  Instructor led facilitation of theory
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practical work by trainee
 Viewing of related videos

Recommended Resources
 Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures manuals
 Specific job procedures manuals
 Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g.
 Mask
 Face mask/shield
 Safety boots
 Safety harness
 Arm/Hand guard, gloves
 Eye protection (goggles, shield)
 Hearing protection (ear muffs, ear plugs)
 Hair Net/cap/bonnet
 Hard hat
 Face protection (mask, shield)
 Apron/Gown/coverall/jump suit
 Anti-static suits
 High-visibility reflective vest

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 MILLING MACHINE OPERATIONS

UNIT CODE: MECR004

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Produce components on a milling machine tool

Duration of Unit: 200 hours

Unit Description
The Mechanical production technician will be able to produce components on a milling machine
tool while observing occupational safety and health legislations, regulations and safe working
practices. In the context of the standards, the learner is to; identify parts of a milling machine, plan
work operations, mark out workpieces, set up machine tool and perform machining, assess the
quality of the machined parts as well as perform maintenance of the machine tools and
housekeeping on the work area.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Observe safety rules and regulations

2. Identify parts of a milling machine tool
3. Plan work operations
4. Mark out work piece
5. Set up milling machine tool for a specific operation
6. Perform machining as per the specifications
7. Assess quality of machined parts
8. Maintain machine tool and accessories
9. Perform housekeeping
10. Document report

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods:

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Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment
Methods
1. Observe safety  Occupational safety and health  Observation
rules and regulations (OSHA)  Oral questioning
regulations  Personal protective equipment  Written tests
 Machinery safety
 Environmental safety
 Occupational Hygiene
 First aid
 Fire fighting
2. Identify parts of a  Types of milling machines  Observation
milling machine o Vertical  Oral questioning
tool o Horizontal  Written tests
o Universal
 Parts of milling machine tool
o Functions
 Milling machine accessories
3. Plan work  Work plan procedure  Observation
operations  Time management  Oral questioning
 Work scheduling.  Written tests
 Selection of tools  Practical exercise
 Selection of materials  Projects
 Dimensions
 Tolerances
 Drawing standards
 Geometric symbols and
abbreviations
 Operation plan development
4. Mark out work  Measuring tools  Observation
piece o Types  Oral questioning
o Inspection  Practical exercise
o calibration  Written tests
 Marking-out tools  Projects
 Laying out work piece(s)
 Transfer of dimensions onto the
work piece(s)
 Work holding devices and their  Observation
5. Set up milling
applications  Oral questioning
machine tool for
o Machine vice  Practical exercise
a specific o Machine spindle  Written tests
operation (arbor
o V-Block

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 o Angle plate
o Machine table
o Jigs and fixtures
o Indexing head
 Workpiece set-up
 Milling cutters
o Side and Face cutter
o End mill
o Slot cutter
o Gear cutter
o Boring tool
o Fly cutter
 Speeds and feed rates
o Spindle speed
o Cross feed
o Transverse feed
o Vertical feed
 Milling operations  Observation
6. Perform
o Slot cutting  Oral questioning
machining as per
o Gear cutting  Practical exercise
the o Boring  Written tests
specifications o Face milling  Projects
o Slab milling
o Indexing
 Cutting fluids
o Types
o Properties
o Functions
 Milling specification
o Dimensions and
tolerances
o Geometry (Concentricity,
Straightness, Flatness,
Squareness and
roundness)
o Surface finish
 Inspection tools  Observation
7. Assess quality of
 Inspection methods  Oral questioning
machined parts
 Inspection specifications  Practical exercise
o Dimensions and  Written tests
tolerances
o Geometry (Concentricity,
Straightness, Flatness,
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 Squareness and
roundness)
o Surface finish
o Functionality
 Maintenance of machine and  Observation
8. Maintain
accessories  Oral questioning
machine tool and
 lubrication  Practical exercise
accessories
 inspection  Written tests
 alignment
 adjustment

 Servicing measuring tools and

accessories e.g.
 Cleaning
 Oiling
 Painting
 Inspection of tools and accessories
 Cleaning of work environment  Observation
9. Perform
(waste sorting and disposal)  Oral questioning
housekeeping
 Cleaning of tools  Practical exercise
 Storing of tools and equipment  Written tests
 Defects/ deviations report  Oral questions
10. Document
 Cost variations report  Written tests
Report
 Accidents and incidents report xxx  Practical test
 Observation

Suggested Methods of Delivery

 Projects
 Demonstration by trainer
 Practice by the trainee
 Simulations
 Field trips
 On-job training
 Discussions
Recommended Resources

 Milling machine
 Milling cutters
 Measuring tools
 Stock material

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  Resource materials, manuals for cutting tools and milling machine
 Computers
 Projectors
 Manuals
 Printers
 Any other relevant resources
 Occupational safety and health act (OSHA)
 Work injury benefits act(WIBA)
 KEBS standards

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