Simple Machines Course
Dive into levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle systems using solid physics and practical design techniques. Master calculations for forces, mechanical advantage, friction losses, and safety factors to build dependable lifting gear suited for tough professional jobs. Perfect for hands-on learners aiming to optimise workshop solutions with reliable, efficient machines.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical skills to confidently design and assess levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle setups. You'll cover essential statics, torque, friction, work, and energy principles, applying them through precise calculations, safety margins, and real-world examples. Gain expertise in safe configurations, material choices, efficiency adjustments, and producing straightforward operating and maintenance manuals.
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Develop skills
- Design lever systems by calculating mechanical advantage, choosing layouts, and sizing for 200 kg loads.
- Build pulley and block-and-tackle setups with set mechanical advantage and effort caps for 80 kg lifts.
- Incorporate friction, efficiency, and safety margins into practical workshop lifting projects.
- Carry out quick statics and torque computations to fine-tune simple machines.
- Develop straightforward, safe usage guides and diagrams for everyday workshop operators.
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