Simple Machines Course
Build expertise in levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle systems using solid physics and practical engineering. Compute forces, mechanical advantage, friction losses, and safety factors to develop dependable lifting solutions for tough professional jobs in workshops and beyond. This course equips you with tools for real-world applications through worked examples and design principles.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain quick, hands-on skills to design and assess levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle setups confidently. Review key concepts like statics, torque, friction, work, and energy, then use them in precise calculations, safety margins, and practical examples. Master safe designs, material choices, efficiency adjustments, and straightforward operating 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 systems with set mechanical advantage and effort limits for 80 kg lifts.
- Incorporate friction, efficiency, and safety factors into practical workshop lifting designs.
- Carry out rapid statics and torque calculations to optimise simple machines.
- Produce clear operating guides and diagrams safe for non-expert workshop users.
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