MOTOR VEHICLE

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

We hope you are looking forward to starting your course in September at Kirklees College. Here are some activities for you to

undertake over the summer if you would like to get a head start

COURSE PROSPECTUS:

HTTPS://WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK/SUBJECTS/MOTOR VEHICLE/

RECOMMENDED READING LIST In preparation for your college course and future in the manufacturing industry you should read books, magazines and watch as many programmes as you can to learn about the diverse area of engineering and the fantastic technological developments that are shaping our world.

At Kirklees College, we have wonderful Learning Resource Centres with books and magazines to fuel your interest in subjects such as milling, turning, material processing, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturer, electronics and material science to name a few. BOOKS AND MAGAZINES

Any book that sparks your interest in Engineering is a good choice but here are a few of the course specific ones:

These magazines are also worth a look:

SEE KAHN CUSTOM

For a comprehensive range of tools and storage systems, please visit their website https://www.snapon.co.uk/.

USEFUL WEBSITES

Here are some interesting websites to satisfy your hunger in all things Motor Vehicle…

• Eric the Car Guy – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2gSYkhrFvE • EVO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I77ualn0s0E • Tiff Needell, 911 Targa review – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyVHzJ40JqM • Tim Hunkin – Secret life of the engine for current developments in Mechanical Engineering • How stuff works – https://www.howstuffworks.com/

VIDEOS AND TV PROGRAMMES

These are a few videos and shows that any Engineer would be interested in, giving you an insight into the diverse and complex world that is the Engineering Industry…

Wheeler Dealers – and the team restore old classics

The Engineering Mindset – A resource and online learning tool for all aspects of engineering with minimal technical jargon. https://www.youtube.com/c/Theengineeringmindset/featured

Real Engineering – Interesting answers to simple questions. https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEngineering/featured

Discovery Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/DiscoveryTV

Search the channel for: • How It’s Made – How they built the Bugatti Veryon • – amazing feats of engineering! • Mythbusters – proving myths through creative engineering.

National Geographic Channel – https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/automobile/ This channel with give you an insight into automobiles of the future

History Channel – – Get to know technologies and machines from around the world

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

We will provide all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as boots, overalls, goggles, etc. for each college lesson but we expect you to have correct stationery, a scientific calculator, suitable backpack or bag and a notepad each day.

SUMMER LEARNING ACTIVITY

Search below for British Car Museums https://classiccarcuration.co.uk/british-motor-museums/

Open this link and scroll to Page 11 Challenge one Post-pandemic world

As we learn more about different diseases, how to manage their spread and eventually limit their harmful effects, changes are made to society and how we live to ensure that history does not repeat itself and so that we can continue living in a safe, sustainable and equal society

Design and prototype a sustainable product, technology or system that meets the changing needs of our society in one of these areas:

• Enabling people to enjoy some form of entertainment such as going to gigs or watching sports • Remote learning during and after a pandemic • Healthy habits during and after a pandemic • Protecting and enhancing the lives of vulnerable communities • Supporting essential workers.

Take photos or videos of your concpet and bring them in on your first week to show your tutors, we would love to see your ideas!