Simple Machines Course
Gain mastery in levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle systems using solid physics principles and practical design techniques. Learn to calculate forces, mechanical advantage, friction effects, and safety margins 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 course builds quick, hands-on skills for designing and assessing levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle systems confidently. Cover basics like statics, torque, friction, work, and energy, then use them in precise calculations, safety considerations, and real examples. Master safe setups, material choices, efficiency adjustments, and simple guides for operation and upkeep.
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Develop skills
- Design lever systems by calculating mechanical advantage, choosing geometry, and sizing for 200 kg loads.
- Engineer pulley and block-and-tackle setups with set mechanical advantage and effort limits for 80 kg lifts.
- Apply friction, efficiency, and safety factors in practical workshop lifting designs.
- Perform quick statics and torque calculations to optimize simple machines.
- Create clear, safe operating guides and diagrams for non-expert workshop users.
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