1. Objectives and Subject Matters of Vocational Training in Shearing Techniques

After having terminated the training, the trainees are to surely master the most common techniques of “shearing”.

For that purpose, the following objectives will have to be attained:

Objectives

- The trainees will have acquired profund knowledge about types and working means for shearing.

- They will know how to master the different techniques used in shearing sheet metals and sections with various tools and machines.

- They will have been enabled to select the appropriate tool as to sheet thickness and way of cut.

- The trainees will know how to apply tools and machinery, while considering the health protection, labour safety and fire precaution measures.

- They will know how to assess the quality of their work.

To achieve the aimes required, the instructor has to impart the following subject matters:

Subject Matters

Knowledge

- Purpose of shearing
- Types and fields of application of tools and machinery
- General construction of shears
- Operating characteristics and techniques of shearing
- Process routines of shearing
- Instructions on labor safety

Abilities

- Knowing how to operate mechanical shears and special machines to shear sheet metals and sections.