Course Description
Career Opportunities
Course Duration
Course Commencement Dates
Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Pathways to Further Study
Course Outline
Assessment Methods
Materials
Qualification

National Code: MEM40105

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to enhance the skills and knowledge of people in the engineering field, specifically engaged in the manufacture of tooling and components using computer assisted numerical control processes and plant.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment in the manufacturing field as CNC Operators and Programmers.

Course Duration

Part-time: Three years (Fours hours, one evening per week)
The course will run as a day class when student numbers permit.

The course has a nominal duration of 360 hours.

Course Commencement Dates

February, July or as required.

Entrance Requirements

For entry into the numerical control course completion of an apprenticeship or contract of training in a trade is required (discipline of fitting & machining).

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Competencies completed may be used to assist students with further study in the Diploma of Engineering Technology (Manufacturing).

Course Outline

MEM 9-9C Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system (80 hrs)
MEM 7-15B Set computer controlled machines/processes (20 hrs)
MEM 7-16C Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes (40 hrs)
MEM 7-18C Write basic NC/CNC machining centre (40 hrs)
MEM 7-19C Program NC/CNC machining centre (20 hrs)
MEM 7-20C Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centre (20 hrs)
MEM 7-22C Program CNC wire cut machines (20 hrs)
MEM 7-23C Program and set up CNC manufacturing cell (60 hrs)
MEM 7-28B Operate computer controlled machines/processes (20 hrs)
MEM 12-3B Perform precision mechanical measurement (20 hrs)
MEM 15-4B Perform inspection (20 hrs)

Total Hours - 360

Assessment Methods

On completion of each competency the student will be internally assessed to determine whether the theory and practical outcomes have been achieved. With some competencies a theory examination may be required. The syllabus document for each competency lists the major learning outcomes and standard of assessment required.

Materials

Personal safety workwear required.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate IV in Engineering (Computer Numerical Control).

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