Date: 8 May 2014 : 10:00 - 16:00
Axminster Tools & Machinery is the UK market leader in the mail order tools and machinery industry. Axminster sources products from all over the world as well as supporting a number of specialist UK companies to offer over 18,000 products. At this Masterclass the company will be demonstrating industry standard and educational tools to support colleges in ensuring their facilities for engineering, manufacturing and product design, are up-to-date and their teaching of practical skills is fit-for-purpose.
This is a bespoke one-day continuous professional development (CPD) event designed to support curriculum leaders and lecturers from the further education (FE) sector in the delivery of fit-for-purpose skills that meet the needs of industry.
Colleges have told NEF that an event at Axminster Tools & Machinery is highly recommended. They have been lauded for their wonderful demonstrations of the best and latest workshop machinery, tools and techniques. This event will be held at the company’s headquarters and will feature many demonstrations and chances to try out tools and equipment.
9:30 - Registration Tea and coffee provided
10:00 - Welcome, introductions and about NEF
10:10 - Introduction to Axminster and the venue
10:30 - Drawing Design
10.45 - A demonstration on Axminster’s latest manual engineering mills and lathes
11.45 - An overview of Axminster’s CNC lathes and mills – ideal for education and training
12:45 - Lunch
13:30 - The group is split into two – one group will be taken on a tour of the premises and the other group will be taken to our engineering department to look at production on large industrial machines
14:30 - The groups will swap
15:30 - Open Discussion. Issues and implications for colleges and teaching and learning. Q&A and feedback
16:00 - Close of day
The session is ideal for:
Axminster Tools & Machinery, www.axminster.co.uk, a family run company established in 1972, offer an extensive range of quality, value for money tools and machinery.
Located in the South West of England and predominantly distributing across the UK, Eire and mainland Europe, AT&M has established itself as a market leader in the mail order tools and machinery industry offering a friendly and personal service to many thousands of customers ranging from trade professionals and businesses to amateur DIY and hobby enthusiasts.
Axminster sources products from all over the world as well as supporting a number of specialist UK companies and has been supplying the educational sector for over 40 years and understands that the needs of this market are different to other sectors.
For students on vocational courses, Axminster offer a Student Card, enabling them to purchase Tools and Machinery at an advantageous rate. Furthermore, if your course requires your students to have a tool box, Axminster offer a bespoke solution. Simply supply a list of tools and the quantities you require and you will be provided with a competitive quote.
This is a fantastic chance to
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Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue,
Axminster,
Devon
EX13 5PH
