CNC Machining of Materials - Limerick
This programme enables the candidate to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully machine by Computer Numerical Control (CNC).
| Award Name | Award - UK |
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| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | City and Guilds |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award - UK | City and Guilds |
Duration
The programme will run for 27 Weeks, 1 evening per week, 3 hours per evening
Tuesdays from 7pm to 10pm
Start Date
There will be an online welcome session for all students on 9th September 2026
Classes will commence on Tuesday 15th September 2026
Location
Classes will take place at the TUS Coonagh Campus in Limerick.
The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.
Entry Requirements
Mature applicants (i.e. aged 23 years on 1st January of year of entry for admission in September)
Or
Completed Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Experience in a manufacturing environment using Lathes and Mills is desirable.
Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings is required.
Further information
Start Date 09/09/2026
Location
Classes will take place at the TUS Coonagh Campus in Limerick
€1,550 fees, payable to TUS.
This fee includes the City & Guilds International Examination and Registration Fee
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@nextlevelskillnet.ie, to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions.
Application Deadline
Applications will close 2 weeks before the listed start date or once the maximum number of applicants is reached
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis
Programme run subject to viable numbers
Qualification
Transcript of the result achieved will be issued by City and Guilds to successful candidates (City & Guilds Award 2850-326).
Time Commitment
Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
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.
Assessment will be carried out in line with City & Guilds Procedures.
Flexible Learning Team
General Queries
Email: flexible.midwest@tus.ie
Telephone: (061) 293802
Academic Queries
Ciaran O’Loughlin
Email: Ciaran.OLoughlin@tus.ie