CAD/CAM and CNC Programming*

We have an extensive range of courses available covering various aspects of engineering systems and equipment, catering for all levels of expertise from complete novice to advanced. All training courses can be tailored to suit your own company's needs, so please contact us with your specific requirements. 

No prior knowledge is required for this course as it starts from scratch and assumes no previous experience, however an understanding of basic 3D CAD would be expected. If you need to develop this, then please refer to our other ‘introductory’ part time course in 3D CAD.

The course aims to be very practical, as we believe the best way to learn is to do it! Every delegate works on their own training equipment, enabling you to get the most from the course. The aim of this course is for delegates to develop the understanding and skills needed to use both ‘on-line’ and ‘off-line’ programming to produce CNC components.

The course covers items such as:

• Working safely, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations and other relevant guidelines
• Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Types of programming used to control CNC machines (Conversational and ISO programming systems)
• Mounting material in hold devices
• Datum setting
• Type, setting and application of cutting tools
• Tool maintenance

The course is assessed practically by your tutor and delegates receive a certificate of attendance.

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Apply Now buttons or contact Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our Live Chat facility or email: courseadvice@scg.ac.uk

Fees stated are for enrolment for the current academic year only. Courses which run for 2 or 3 years will be subject to further fees and possible price increases each year.