About this course
This self-paced online course provides learners with essential mathematical and computational skills used in engineering, fabrication, and technical workplaces. Designed for apprentices, technicians, and entry-level workers, the course focuses on solving practical problems through accurate calculations.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to carry out routine engineering computations needed for measurement, material estimation, and quality control.
What You Will Learn
• Performing basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Converting between units of measurement (e.g. mm to m, kg to g)
• Working with fractions, decimals, and percentages in workshop settings
• Using formulas to calculate volume, area, and other geometric properties
• Reading and interpreting numerical information from job specifications
• Using calculators correctly and checking computation accuracy
• Applying math to engineering tasks like material estimation and machine setup.