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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
- 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.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses
This skill set is part of the Skills Ready program. Other skill sets can be found on our courses page, using the Refine course results>Study mode filters.
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.
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All year round
Rockingham - Online and On Campus
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.