Simple Machines Course
Gain mastery in levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle systems using solid physics and practical design principles. Compute forces, mechanical advantage, friction, and safety factors to build dependable lifting solutions for tough professional jobs in workshops and beyond.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Simple Machines Course builds quick, hands-on skills to design and check levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle systems confidently. Review basics like statics, torque, friction, work, and energy, then use them in precise calculations, real safety margins, and straightforward examples. Learn to plan safe setups, choose materials, handle efficiency drops, and draft simple operating and maintenance guides.
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Develop skills
- Design lever systems: calculate MA, pick geometry, size for 200 kg loads.
- Build pulley and block-and-tackle setups: set MA, limit efforts for 80 kg lifts.
- Use friction, efficiency, safety factors in practical workshop lifting designs.
- Do quick statics and torque calculations to optimise simple machines.
- Make clear, safe operating guides and diagrams for workshop users.
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