Rik Bradford

Understand and Explain Health and Safety Law, Legislation and the H&S best-practice guidelines for additive manufacturing. Identify hazards associated with Additive manufacturing. Explain prevention and control methods used to reduce risk in Additive manufacturing. Recognise unsafe practices and apply appropriate mitigation.

Understanding the application and principles of GD&T.

Compare the 7 ASTM defined processes in Additive Manufacturing, along with their sub-processes. Working through realistic case studies, applying part selection and down selection principles and gradually put together a case for its technical, commercial and overall feasibility using a given technology. Applying this methodology to select an appropriate manufacturing unit.

Become familiar with the process of developing a business case for an AM application. Describe ways that AM can provide a viable return on investment in the short term and as part of a strategy. Recognise the current barriers an organisation may face to adopting AM. Define the purpose, audience and key components of an effective business case. Demonstrate cost modelling for manufacture using appropriate process steps, tools and data. Articulate specific opportunities, benefits, and de-risking strategies to support the case for AM adoption. Develop an appropriate recommendation based on a quantified value of AM to the business and end user .

Practical application of the 8D problem solving process. In order to raise the standard of problem solving within the aerospace industry, a joint standard (AS13000) has been developed and agreed by the main aircraft engine manufacturers. All suppliers are required to comply with this standard by the close of 2015. AS13000 mandates the use of the 8D problem solving methodology - widely recognised as a cross-industry best practice for effective and permanent problem resolution. Application of these best practice problem solving techniques enable organisations to benefit from improved quality capability and reduced waste associated with the cost of poor quality.

Basic NC Program Simulation and Verification, Job Configuration and Advanced Configuration, detect and locate errors in NC programs, configuring multiple setup projects, advanced modeling and assembly techniques, and defining tool shapes, coordinate systems, subroutines and work offsets. Using VERICUT-to-CAD/CAM interfaces to customize reports for specific requirements.

Creation of Conversational NC programs using the Mazatrol Smooth T control.

An individual certified to Visual Level 1 has to demonstrate competence to carry out NDT according to written instructions and under the supervision of Level 2 or Level 3 personnel. Within the scope of competence defined on the certificate, Visual Level 1 personnel may be authorised by the employer to perform the following in accordance with NDT instructions: Set up Visual Testing equipment; Perform the Visual Inspection tests; Record and classify the results of the tests according to written criteria; Report the results

Understand the relevance of dimensional measurement, including the use of dimensional and geometrical tolerances, to all stages of the engineering process.Understand the use of datum systems in dimensional measurement. Interpret tolerance frames with and without datum references, and understand the shapes of the associated tolerance zones. Be able to interpret tolerance frames for the different geometrical characteristics of form, location, orientation, and run-out.Understand principles of measurement that allow the formation of a measurement strategy, including measurement uncertainty, calibration and traceability. Confidently select and use a range of measuring instruments, using an understanding of how they should be prepared, used, read and stored. Interpret and analyse the data output from the measurement. Understand the importance of good practices associated with repeatability and reproducibility when using measuring equipment. Make informed decisions as an individual.

Further Studies of Problem solving and Process improvements - with an emphasis on project management.

Six Sigma DMAIC Business Improvement techniques - designed to increase skills and confidence in Problem Solving and Process Improvement in a team-based environment.

Further studies of Problem solving and Process improvements with an emphasis on project leadership.

The study and implementation of problem solving processes and process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

First aid officer within the workplace

Creation of Advanced NC programs for CNC machines using CAD / CAM packages

Creation of Basic NC programs for CNC machines. Introduction to CAD / Cam packages

Basic usage, functionality and programming of CNC machines.

Trained in the use of Fire extinguishers, and building evacuation procedures.

'O' level Qualification, D - Technical Drawing................................. C.S.E. grades achieved B - Mathematics, B - English Language, B - Chemistry, c - English Literature, c - Physics, c - Biology, c - Art, c - Integrated Humanities