CNC Operations Skill Set

Non-Award

Learn how to operate CNC machinery The CNC Operations skill set is for qualified/experienced tradespersons employed in an engineering production or manufacturing environment.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

Learn how to operate CNC machinery

The CNC Operations skill set is for qualified/experienced tradespersons employed in an engineering production or manufacturing environment.

This course has been developed specifically, to suit the role of first-class machinists looking to upskill from manual machining and into Computerised Numerical Control (CNC) Machining and Operations.

You will learn how to Program, Set and Operate CNC machinery allowing you to perform machine operations faster and with high accuracy using the latest CNC equipment.

This skill set will provide existing workers with specialist skills in programming, setting, and operating of CNC machinery that covers a broad range of industries.

Dates

Groups begin monthly when there is demand

Express your interest

Entry requirements

You must be a qualified tradesperson in engineering or manufacturing, looking to upskill into defence manufacturing.

Completion of the following units is a prerequisite for this skill set.

For the unit MEM07028B Operate Computer Controlled Machines/Processes
Prerequisite: MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process
For the unit MEM07015B Set Computer Controlled Machines/Processes
Prerequisite: must meet all of either Path 1 or Path 2 as follows.

Path 1
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B Operate computer controlled machine/processes
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools

Path 2
MEM07005C Perform general machining
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools

For the unit MEM07016C Set and Edit Computer Controlled Machines/Process
Prerequisite units: must meet all of either Path 1 or Path 2 as follows

Path 1
MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B Operate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurementsMEM18001C Use hand tools

Path 2
MEM07005C Perform general machining
MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools

If you do not hold the above units then you can look into recognition of prior learning (RPL). Contact South Metropolitan TAFE's Jobs and Skills Centres on 13 64 64 or email rpl@smtafe.wa.edu.au to discuss your RPL enquiry.

Study locations

Rockingham

Online

What you will learn

practical skills and knowledge to analyse, inspect components, edit CNC programs
apply workplace health and safety
perform engineering measurements
operate and monitor CNC machines and processes.