After Vg3
Production
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- work with different natural materials used in ropemaking
- spinning yarn and making strands using different old techniques
- make rope by hand, close rope and form/lay rope
- stretch and ‘polish’ strands and ropes
- balancing rope
- identify and judge the quality of natural materials and use such materials for ropemaking
- select materials, closing, impregnation and dimensions based on the different areas of use for the finished rope
- impregnate rope
- carry out simple tests to assess the strength of the raw materials and the rope, and elaborate on more advanced testing methods
- be familiar with the Norwegian Standard for working with fibre ropes
- plan and carry out a production process from idea and ordering to finished product based on quality requirements for ropemaking
- rig small historic vessels/boats
- use relevant techniques for boat/rope rigging
- use relevant tools, machines and equipment for ropemaking and do maintenance of them
- comply with current legislation for Environment, Health and Safety
Product development
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- calculate prices based on the use of materials, time and other costs, with and without digital tools
- elaborate on the production and manufacture of different kinds of synthetic ropes and the properties of the materials, and stay updated within modern rope production techniques
- give an account of maintenance performed on ropes and rigging to advise customers
- use technical language to communicate with customers and other collaborators
- present and market rope products and services
- interpret drawings and make simple working drawings to calculate and construct rigging and tools
- have knowledge of the trade, at home and abroad
- have knowledge of the use and maintenance of wire on traditional vessels
- use historical sources as a reference for production and reconstruction of ropes and rigging
- set up a rigging plan for small historic boats and vessels
- do a visual analysis of historic and prehistoric rope objects and remnants to could do reconstruction and documentation
- be familiar with different kinds of historical rigging
- elaborate on the cultural history and craftsmanship of ropemaking
Side 6 Av 7