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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Christmas Break

Hi "TEAM" We will be on semester break from Friday 23 November until Monday 25 February. I will be available during the next Two weeks if you need a hand, however I might be in and out due to meetings so you will need to e mail me. We should have finished the first two learning packs (Industry Practice, Engineering Technology), the Electrical Engineering should be finished apart from some of the practicals that some students have not completed. We will be able to finish the practicals off during the first couple of weeks of Semester one 2013. We will have 3 more learning packs to finish in 2013 so we will need to focus when we get back.

Have a good break and I hope Father Christmas is kind to you all.  

Monday, November 5, 2012

BBQ November 13 at 6pm to 8pm

We are putting on a BBQ on the 13 November starting at 6pm please come along, you can bring family and friends.

Monday, October 29, 2012

End of First Semester

Hi Team

We only have 4 weeks left until the summer semester starts November the 22. So we need to focus on the Electrical learning pack, so if you need a hand to finish let me know. Over the next 4 weeks we will be going into the workshop to complete the electrical practicals so please make sure you attend.

David

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Welcome Back

I trust you all had a good break and are re vitalized ready for the next six weeks. I will be looking at the last two learning packs and marking them. You all should have  looked at the electrical pack, we will be working on this over the next six weeks. The end of this semester we should have completed 60 credits and finished 3 learning packs.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Semester Break

We will be on semester break from the first of October for two weeks back on Monday the fifteenth October 2012. We will have six weeks until the end of semester one. We would have completed 60 credits of the qualification with the remaining 60 credits to be completed during 2013 second semester.

Please feel free to use the facilities of Unitec during the semester break eg. internet, library etc. Steve will be on site during the semester break and Rob will be on site the second week.

During the semester break please finish off Industry Practice and Engineering Technology, also make sure you have downloaded the Electrical Engineering learning pack into your google drive and uploaded into your E Portfolio. Try and make a start on this last learning pack during your break this will make life easier when we meet up Monday 15 October.  

Have a good rest and have some fun during the break and stay out of trouble!

David

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Work due and Semester Break.

Hi Guys I will be looking at your Engineering Technology learning pack September 21st 2012 however before this date I will be putting on line your next learning pack Vehicle Technology. You can look at this over the semester break which will start October 1st for two weeks back on Monday 15th of October for 6 weeks finishing Friday 23rd November 2012.

All work will need to be finished by 23rd November therefore gaining 60 credits the remaining 60 credits will be achieved after Christmas when we start back in the new year 2013 early February.

Workshop Tools

Please answer the following questions on common work shop tools (in your E Portfolio). Copy and paste the questions in your E Portfolio and answer below. The CDX on-line text book is a good resource to use click on the link and have a look through, this e text book will have all the answers you need CDX E Text Book for the hand tools questions.

1. What is the name of the hammer most commonly used in Automotive engineering?

2. What would you typically use one for?

3. Why would you use a soft faced hammer?

4. What type of hammer would you use to give a really strong blow to a chisel?

5. What would you use a mallet for in Automotive Engineering?

6. When would you use a dead blow hammer?

7. What can cause a hacksaw blade to clog?

8. What can happen if the blade is too coarse for the job it is intended for?

9. What should you do before and after using a hacksaw?

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Industry Practice Feed Back

Hi guys I have looked at your E Portfolios and the industry practice learning packs some are of exceptional standard along with the learning packs, so well done all those who have put in the extra effort. I have placed comments on your E Portfolios for your attention, please make sure you read the comments and make adjustments accordingly.

Some of you still have a lot to do, so use your team members to get behind you and push you in the right direction. If you need a hand just ask me and I will help you, we need to have this one in the bag ASAP.

We need to start on the Engineering Technology Learning pack to have this one in the bag before semester break as we have Vehicle technology learning pack to finish before semester end.

Well done guys for your hard work just keep it up and don't loose  FOCUS.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Drill Gauge and Welding

Please reflect on the drill gauge and the welding exercise you have been doing in the workshop. Use pictures and google images to illustrate your experiences. Use you tube clips that show the welding process, down load the Engineering Learning pack into your E Portfolio's and complete the job cards so far.

When writing your SOP's you might find this link useful   CDX E Textbook this is also a good resource for further study.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Post on your E Portfolio

Please post a reflection on your E Portfolio covering your experiences over the past five weeks. Include what you think of the programme so far.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

First Aid

For those students who missed First Aid the next programme will be running 23rd and 24th August at 9:00am. The venue is 610-1080, please remember this is a two day programme that is compulsory to pass Industry Practice.

National Assesment Tool

Hi Guys you will need to visit this site and enter your code and start the assessment. All students are required to do this on a level 3 programme. Use the following link:- Numercy and Literacy

Sunday, August 12, 2012

First Aid

The First Aid is now booked for Tuesday and Wednesday this week (14 and 15) Start time will be 8:30. Both days are compulsory.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Micrometer

Please scan your work sheet and post on your blog once it has been stamped.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Engine Strip Down

Reflect over the next days and post on your E Portfolio the process on stripping down the petrol four stroke engine. I will be posting some questions regarding the four stroke engine for you to answer. Use google images to help explain your reflections.  Describe what you have done to date and mention the health and safety. The post can be several posts or you can continue with the one post by editing and updating.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Time Table

The following time table will be in place until further notice (8:30am to 2:30pm).

Monday.  610-2064 and workshop sessions.

Tuesday. 610-2054 and workshop sessions.

Wednesday. 610-1075 and workshop sessions.

Thursday. 610-2064 and workshop sessions.

Friday. Work experience.

PPE will be required for all workshop sessions no exceptions.Safety boots and overalls or approved work wear to be worn in the workshop and work experience at all times.

Profile Picture

Can you please up load a profile picture to your E Portfolio. This is important so a potential employer can put a face to an application.

Monday, July 30, 2012

Jacking up a vehicle in the workshop

Can you put a reflection on your E Portfolio's on the jacking up a vehicle exercise in the workshop. Make reference to Health and Safety, if you have some photos load them into the E Portfolio to make it more interesting. Try and find some YouTube clips on Jacking up vehicles and embed them also.

Industry Practice

The Industry Practice learning pack is due Tuesday August 14th, Please try and finish all questions including A questions. You will still need to finish off the First Aid Certificate, I will let you know when we will be running this.

Semester break for semester 2 is on the 1st October for two weeks coming back Monday 15th October. The last day for semester 2 will be Thursday 22 November. Start date for 2013 will be posted later.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Student Induction 2012.

Please answer the following questions Regarding Student Induction 2012. You will need to read through the booklet, the answers will be in order as you read through. Copy and paste the Questions into your E-Portfolio and answer all questions.

1. To become a world class Institute of Technology Unitec must what?

2. Unitec Institute of Technology and its students have statutory obligations under what Act?

3. What do we need to do to take all practical steps and ensure that what?

4. What are the students duties?

5. Name four student safety responsibilities?

6. What number would you use from a Unitec phone to contact emergency services?

7. What behavior may result in disciplinary action?

8. What can you do to know the dangers and how to avoid them?

9. What actions would you take when manual handling?

10. What steps can be taken to prevent Occupational Overuse Syndrome?

11. Why is Good Housekeeping a vital factor in preventing injuries?

12. What is strictly forbidden on the premises.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

The Four Stroke And Two Stroke Engine Cycle

The Four Stroke Engine Cycle, spark ignition engine (petrol). And Below The Two Stroke Engine Cycle, Spark Ignition Engine (petrol).