Weapons Industry Technician
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Weapons Industry Technician
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Weapons Industry Technician
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07930110 | Intership | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 0+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | The internship is conducted as on-site practical training. Students participate in work processes under the supervision of a responsible engineer or technician, perform assigned tasks, and prepare weekly progress reports. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Lect. Mehmet AKSOY |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Mehmet AKSOY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Mehmet AKSOY | T-219 | [email protected] | 7497 | Tuesday 10:00-12:00 |
Course Content
During the internship, students observe and participate in production processes, component manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, engineering support, R&D, or assembly departments within the organization. At the end of the internship, they prepare and submit a detailed internship report for evaluation.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to enable students to apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in real industrial environments, gaining professional experience in production, maintenance, quality control, design, and assembly processes related to the defense and weapon industry. During the internship, students develop professional discipline, occupational safety awareness, and teamwork skills.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession | 5 |
| P2 | Possesses knowledge about Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Awareness, and Quality Processes | 5 |
| P3 | Keeps up with current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively | 5 |
| P4 | Effectively uses information technologies related to their profession (software, programs, animation, etc.) | 5 |
| P5 | Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions | 4 |
| P6 | Can effectively present their thoughts in writing and verbally at the level of knowledge and skills, and express them in a comprehensible manner | 4 |
| P7 | Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field | 5 |
| P8 | Has Awareness of Career Management and Lifelong Learning Issues | 4 |
| P9 | The collection, application, and dissemination of results related to the field are guided by social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values | 4 |
| P10 | Follows developments in their field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues | 4 |
| P11 | Possesses the ability to design and implement systems, components, and processes related to their field, taking into account security, quality, efficiency, and cost factors. | 5 |
| P12 | Possesses the ability to select, apply, and develop materials, production methods, and testing processes used in the arms industry and related technological fields | 5 |
| P13 | Follows innovative applications in the field of defense technologies and possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to R&D activities. | 5 |
| P14 | Acting with a sense of responsibility while observing national and international standards, regulations, and ethical principles in the workplace. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Examines Weapon Parts in detail and understands their purpose. | P.1.8 | |
| O2 | Applies disassembly and assembly of weapon parts. | P.1.9 | |
| O3 | Recognizes CNC machine types (milling, lathe, etc.) and explains their intended use. | P.1.18 | |
| O4 | Explains the basic functions, structural elements and operating principles of barrel systems. | P.1.20 | |
| O5 | Explains the basic concepts, types of production systems and the stages of the production planning process. | P.1.22 | |
| O6 | Recognize the basic components of CNC lathes and milling machines. | P.1.25 | |
| O7 | Knows the welded joining methods. | P.2.1 | |
| O8 | Understands how and how often guns should be cleaned. | P.2.2 | |
| O9 | Pays attention to occupational health and safety rules during production. | P.2.3 | |
| O10 | Performs machine start/stop operations in accordance with safety rules. | P.2.4 | |
| O11 | Explains the differences between traditional and modern manufacturing methods. | P.3.2 | |
| O12 | Have a general knowledge of modern manufacturing methods. | P.3.3 | |
| O13 | Makes technical drawings of parts using 2D and 3D CAD programs. | P.4.1 | |
| O14 | Transfers drawings to production and analysis software. | P.4.2 | |
| O15 | Classifies weapon types according to their physical structure and usage areas. | P.1.26 | |
| O16 | Designs complex parts in the CAD environment using 3D solid modeling commands. | P.4.4 | |
| O17 | Shows or draws basic technical drawings (section, view) of machine elements. | P.4.5 | |
| O18 | Creates a weapon part/system model in a CAD environment. | P.4.6 | |
| O19 | Explains the logic of creating a tool path. | P.4.10 | |
| O20 | Transfers CAD drawing to CAM software. | P.4.11 | |
| O21 | Designs barrels and related components using CAD software. | P.4.13 | |
| O22 | Knows the documentation, recording and monitoring methods used in the quality management process. | P.4.15 | |
| O23 | It transfers the modeled parts to production (CAM / CNC) or simulation (CAE / analysis) software in a suitable format. | P.5.7 | |
| O24 | Analyzes dimensional and geometric discrepancies in assemblies and makes necessary corrections. | P.5.8 | |
| O25 | Explains the working principles of spring and cam mechanisms with examples. | P.5.10 | |
| O26 | Examines and understands the causes of types of errors that occur in weapons. | P.5.17 | |
| O27 | It checks the CNC codes it has prepared and verifies them with simulation. | P.5.18 | |
| O28 | Identifies problems by observing flaws in an existing system. | P.5.22 | |
| O29 | Identifies the causes of measurement errors and offers suggestions for correction. | P.5.29 | |
| O30 | It interprets a simple processing process by reading G-codes. | P.5.30 | |
| O31 | He/she can save and share the drawings he/she has prepared in accordance with the output formats. | P.6.3 | |
| O32 | Creates exploded views and bills of materials (BOM) of the assemblies it prepares. | P.6.4 | |
| O33 | Explains the concept of quality, the basic principles and historical development of quality management systems. | P.9.1 | |
| O34 | Recognizes military quality standards (AQAP, etc.) for the defense industry and explains their basic requirements. | P.10.1 | |
| O35 | Creates models of simple weapon mechanism parts. | P.11.3 | |
| O36 | Understands the importance of ammunition in weapon design. | P.11.4 | |
| O37 | Analyzes and applies pneumatic systems used in air guns. | P.11.6 | |
| O38 | Verifies repair through testing and verification procedures. | P.11.10 | |
| O39 | Uses quality control techniques (measurement, testing, tolerance, error analysis, etc.) in production processes. | P.11.16 | |
| O40 | Understands ammunition manufacturing processes. | P.12.7 | |
| O41 | Recognizes the joining elements (bolts, nuts, pins, etc.) and selects the appropriate one. | P.12.8 | |
| O42 | Recognize and classify the basic production methods used in manufacturing (casting, machining, welding, plastic forming, etc.). | P.12.10 | |
| O43 | Understands the process by which weapon parts will be produced. | P.12.14 | |
| O44 | Knows general machining methods. | P.11.23 | |
| O45 | Gains basic knowledge about production techniques and new technologies (composite production, additive manufacturing, etc.) specific to the arms industry. | P.13.1 | |
| O46 | Understands the standards according to which shooting and testing procedures are performed. | P.14.1 | |
| O47 | Implements national and international ammunition standards and ensures compliance. | P.14.2 | |
| O48 | Communicates effectively with team members from different disciplines. | P.7.2 | |
| O49 | Understands and applies project management processes. | P.7.3 | |
| O50 | Considers diverse opinions and uses negotiation skills. | P.7.5 | |
| O51 | Develops creative and innovative approaches in the problem-solving process. | P.7.6 | |
| O52 | Manages and updates career planning processes. | P.8.3 | |
| O53 | Reads and understands technical texts in English or another foreign language. | P.10.2 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 working days of workplace training |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Occupational Safety Directives |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 100 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 30 | 5 | 150 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Examines Weapon Parts in detail and understands their purpose. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Applies disassembly and assembly of weapon parts. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Recognizes CNC machine types (milling, lathe, etc.) and explains their intended use. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Explains the basic functions, structural elements and operating principles of barrel systems. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Explains the basic concepts, types of production systems and the stages of the production planning process. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Recognize the basic components of CNC lathes and milling machines. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | Classifies weapon types according to their physical structure and usage areas. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O8 | Knows the welded joining methods. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O9 | Understands how and how often guns should be cleaned. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O10 | Pays attention to occupational health and safety rules during production. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O11 | Performs machine start/stop operations in accordance with safety rules. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O12 | Explains the differences between traditional and modern manufacturing methods. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O13 | Have a general knowledge of modern manufacturing methods. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O14 | Makes technical drawings of parts using 2D and 3D CAD programs. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O15 | Transfers drawings to production and analysis software. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O16 | Designs complex parts in the CAD environment using 3D solid modeling commands. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O17 | Shows or draws basic technical drawings (section, view) of machine elements. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O18 | Creates a weapon part/system model in a CAD environment. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O19 | Explains the logic of creating a tool path. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O20 | Transfers CAD drawing to CAM software. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O21 | Designs barrels and related components using CAD software. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O22 | Knows the documentation, recording and monitoring methods used in the quality management process. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O23 | It transfers the modeled parts to production (CAM / CNC) or simulation (CAE / analysis) software in a suitable format. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O24 | Analyzes dimensional and geometric discrepancies in assemblies and makes necessary corrections. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O25 | Explains the working principles of spring and cam mechanisms with examples. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O26 | Examines and understands the causes of types of errors that occur in weapons. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O27 | It checks the CNC codes it has prepared and verifies them with simulation. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O28 | Identifies problems by observing flaws in an existing system. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O29 | Identifies the causes of measurement errors and offers suggestions for correction. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O30 | It interprets a simple processing process by reading G-codes. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O31 | He/she can save and share the drawings he/she has prepared in accordance with the output formats. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O32 | Creates exploded views and bills of materials (BOM) of the assemblies it prepares. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O33 | Communicates effectively with team members from different disciplines. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O34 | Understands and applies project management processes. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O35 | Considers diverse opinions and uses negotiation skills. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O36 | Develops creative and innovative approaches in the problem-solving process. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O37 | Manages and updates career planning processes. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O38 | Explains the concept of quality, the basic principles and historical development of quality management systems. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O39 | Recognizes military quality standards (AQAP, etc.) for the defense industry and explains their basic requirements. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O40 | Reads and understands technical texts in English or another foreign language. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O41 | Creates models of simple weapon mechanism parts. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O42 | Understands the importance of ammunition in weapon design. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O43 | Analyzes and applies pneumatic systems used in air guns. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O44 | Verifies repair through testing and verification procedures. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O45 | Uses quality control techniques (measurement, testing, tolerance, error analysis, etc.) in production processes. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O46 | Knows general machining methods. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O47 | Understands ammunition manufacturing processes. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O48 | Recognizes the joining elements (bolts, nuts, pins, etc.) and selects the appropriate one. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O49 | Recognize and classify the basic production methods used in manufacturing (casting, machining, welding, plastic forming, etc.). | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O50 | Understands the process by which weapon parts will be produced. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O51 | Gains basic knowledge about production techniques and new technologies (composite production, additive manufacturing, etc.) specific to the arms industry. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O52 | Understands the standards according to which shooting and testing procedures are performed. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O53 | Implements national and international ammunition standards and ensures compliance. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |