CNC Machining of Materials - Limerick
This unit enables the candidate to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully machine by Computer Numerical Control (CNC).
| Award Name | Award - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | City and Guilds |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award - UK | City and Guilds |
Duration
27 weeks, part-time.
27 Weeks, 1 evening per week,
3 hours per evening
Thursday 7pm to 10pm
The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.
Entry Requirements
Completed Leaving Certificate or Equivalent.
Experience in a manufacturing environment desirable using Lathes and Mills desirable
Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings
Further information
Location
Classes will take place at the TUS Coonagh Campus in Limerick
€1250 fees, payable to TUS.
There is an additional City & Guilds International Examination and Registration Fee, which is approximately €250, and which is payable to the Exams Office mid-way through the programme. Students will be contacted directly by the Exams Office when this payment is due.
This programme has been approved for Next Level Skillnet ESF+ funding. Eligible applicants can avail of up to 50% funding. To be eligible, a company must be paying the fees for their employee, and they should be a private company based in Ireland. Next Level Skillnet can also fund Sole Traders. For eligibility queries, contact Sue Davies at sue@nextlevel.ie, to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions.
Application Deadline: 3rd September 2025. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached. Courses run subject to viable numbers.
This unit enables the candidate to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully machine by Computer Numerical Control (CNC).
This programme is focused on programming 3-axis CNC milling and 2-axis lathe work. It includes part-programming, preparation of the machine, selection and the preparing of the required methods of work holding, the selection and the correct mounting of tooling. It also covers the operations required and safe working practices to complete the machining operations.
This course is primarily focused on the programming of CNC machines. Students will programme using ISO G-Codes for milling and turning and a basic introduction to Siemens conversational Milling programming. Preparation of the machine, Selection and the preparing of the required methods of work holding, Selection and the correct mounting of tooling, Calculation of Speeds and Feeds are key components of this course.
Programming of CNC milling machines and CNC lathes forms part of this programme. A small number of parts will be produced during the course of this programme. It also covers the operations required and safe working practices to complete the machining operations.
Qualification
Transcript of the result achieved will be issued by City and Guilds (City & Guilds Award 2850-326).
Flexible Learning Team
General Queries
Email: flexible.midwest@tus.ie
Telephone: (061) 293802
Academic Queries
Ciaran O’Loughlin
Email: Ciaran.OLoughlin@tus.ie