Polymechanics and Automation
Producing and installing parts for production machinery and equipment in areas that include electrical and mechanical engineering, and fitting hydraulics and mechanics.
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Why is this skill important?
Polymechanics technicians need a wide range of skills, both producing and installing parts for production machinery and equipment.
These could include logic and automaton control, as well as basic electrical and circuitry associated with these areas of production.
You will need diagnose and solve problems, either in new plants or existing ones, using your knowledge to offer advice on a wide range of issues in many different industries.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Making things
- Complex problems
- Using computers
You should also take a look at:
- Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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Polymechanics technicians carry out technical work in production plants
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An understanding of basic electrical and circuitry work is needed for this Skill.
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Using machining tools, parts for production machinery and equipment are produced and installed.
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Contestants will be judged on their knowledge of engineering manufacturing processes.
