Learn to Repair Broken Equipment
Understanding how to assess and repair broken equipment is an excellent life skill to cultivate. This course teaches you how to troubleshoot equipment problems and safe practices for using tools and performing repairs. It is a great course for anyone to take to improve their confidence in tackling technical problems in everyday life. It is also a good introduction for anyone wanting to work in a technical capacity.
10 Reasons Why you need to learn Appliance and Machine Repair!
- extend the life of equipment
- save time and money
- preventative maintenance keeps equipment running efficiently
- good for business
- work ahead of schedule
- stop small problems from beginning bigger issues
- keep repair costs lower
- boost a resale value
- reduce injuries
- maximise warranty coverage
Course Code: VSS203
Course Duration: 100 hours of self paced studies
With any of the pieces of equipment or appliances discussed in this course the first and best course of action in maintaining them. This involves applying and adhering to a robust maintenance schedule. Whether this means service activities on a planned basis or thorough cleaning and stowage after each use, proper maintenance will improve the function and extend the life of the equipment. When a device does stop working this may provide a basis for investigating the issue, and pursuing common repairs. With any required repair it is important to remember to be safe and methodical in your approach.
COURSE STRUCTURE
There are eight lessons in this course:
Lesson 1: Scope and Nature of Small Equipment Repair
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Scope and Nature of small equipment repair
- Basic electrical principles
- Series and parallel circuits
- Components inside equipment and appliances
- Electrical Components
- Electromechanical components
- Materials
Lesson 2: Equipment, Tools and Safety
- Who is responsible?
- Tidiness
- Crowded Sites
- Other Hazards
- Deliveries
- Clean up & Tool Storage
- Measuring devices/tools
- Electrical Safety
- Types of adhesives/ tapes that can be used
- Using Power Tools
- Legal Consideration
Lesson 3: Practices and Techniques Used in Repair
- Metals
- Plastics
- Soldering
- Wire-stripping
- Screws/Bolts/Rivets/Welds
Lesson 4: Parts for Small Appliances or Equipment
- Parts of small appliances
- Cord set
- Switches
- Relays
- Fuses
- Controls
- Light Fittings
- Small components
- Damaged Parts
Lesson 5: Household Appliances
- Home appliance repair
- Dimmer switches
- Smoke alarms
- Fans/ blower
- Space heaters
- Air-conditioner
- Blenders & food processors
- Toasters
- Sewing machines
- Hair dryers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Steam irons
Lesson 6: Motor and Engine Repair
- Motors
- Parts of a motor
- Types of electric motors and applications
- Common issues of motors
- Winding failures
- Contamination
- Bearing
- Electrical and mechanical issues
- Common indicators of motor problems
- Engines
- Common issues of engines
- Pistons - cracked or holed
- Connecting rods - bent or broken
- Big end connecting rod bearings – noisy and/or worn
- Main bearings – worn and/or seized
- Camshaft lobes – worn
- Crankshafts - cracked or broken
- Cylinder head gasket – blown
- Routine maintenance for motors/ engines
Lesson 7: Trades Equipment Repair
- Drills
- Electric Sanders
- Electric Saws
- Grinders
- Leaf Blowers
- Lawn Mowers
- Nail Guns
- Staple Guns
Lesson 8: Responsible Recycling
- Why recycling
- Management of Work
- Parts that can be recycled
- Responsible disposal and recycling
Why Study This Course?
- Learn to study and apply what you are learning with practical ‘hand-on’ tasks.
- Become more self-sufficient, save money and repair your appliances, instead of buying new ones.
- Repair and maintain appliances- save money and reduce waste.
- An opportunity to upskill - for anyone working in construction, engineering or manufacturing; for handymen, tradespersons, farmers, inventors and others.
- Be supported by knowledgeable tutors, who can answer your questions when you need help and will also provide you with valuable feedback on your assignments along the way.
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