Does anyone know of any schools or colleges in either Oxford or swindon areas that run model engineering night classes.
I don't want to do a course such as a city and guilds - I just would like supervised access to the machine shop, to work on my own project, or at a structured course on model engineering - but just for interest not to gain a qualification
Over Christmas I was reading a list of courses at the Oxpens College in Oxford, I am sure that they do a model engineering course, and the notes said that machines were available for you own projects with instructors on hand.
Search on Model Engineering came up with this. The course has just started.
Model Engineering Design and build working mechanical models in our engineering workshops. If you have a project in mind and need to use specialist machines or take professional advice, this course can provide you with the assistance you may need to complete it.
Interview There is no interview required for this course
Tutor Fred Fowler
Aims The course will assist students complete engineering projects of their choice. The students will be provided with skills to use engineering machines safely under supervision, and advice on the suitability of the chosen materials for the work being planned.
Content The course will provide students with the skills required to complete their project. The intention is not to have a formal programme of tuition for the whole group, but to respond on an individual basis to the specific needs of each student. Occasional demonstrations will demonstrate particular techniques or processes.
Entry Requirements Students should have a project which they wish to complete. The course will be geared towards the completion of this project rather than to provide students with ideas for projects.
Assessment Method Safe working practices will be assessed throughout the course. There is no formal assessment.
Qualification Awarded No qualification is awarded for this course.
Attendance Requirements One evening a week.
Progression/Other Remarks Students may wish to develop more ambitious projects in consultation with the tutor, or join a part-time engineering courses.
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