CNC Machinist

About CNC Machinist

CNC operator and machinist play a vital role in manufacturing of precision parts, these parts are used in a wide variety of industries from automotive to aerospace to medical industry. The new generation of young adults do not look to enter operator roles or manufacturing roles, therefore, with the retirement of the older generation there is starting to be a lack of CNC operator/machinist. If you enjoy using machines to make precision objects from metal or wood, then this is the perfect role for you and there will always be a job for you until you retire.

Type of Course

The course will involve theory and practical knowledge, there will be non-formal assessment throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

Basic: You will only need just understand english.

Advanced: You will be required to have passed basic courses to enter or the course one level lower.

GCSEs that suit this Course

Regardless of what GCSEs you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain GCSEs will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of GCSEs which will help you with CNC machinist course:

• English Language and Literature
• Mathematics
• Science (double or triple)
• IT
• Electronics
• Design and Technology

A-levels that suit this Course

You will most likely not need A-levels to enter any course, but you will need to future proof your career, so it is still good to have A-levels. Regardless of what A-levels you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain A-levels will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of A-levels which will help you with CNC machinist course:

• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Physics
• IT / Computer Science

Duration of Course

The duration of the various courses last between 1 - 3 weeks.

Course cost

The costs will vary depending on level of course, where you do it and duration.

• Basic - £300 - £400
• Mid-level - £400 - £600
• Advanced - £400 - £1000

Who This Course Suits?

Every course will be enjoyable and suit different personalities, below is a list of characteristics and personalities which will enjoy a CNC machinist course:

• Enjoy creating objects from metal or wood
• Enjoy working in a factory environment

Module /Topics

CNC machinist course has many topics that need to be covered, below is a list of the topics that will be in the curriculums.

Basic:

• How to use the machine;
• Materials;
• Different methods of CNC;
• Health and safety;
• Stock supply management.

Mid-level:

• Basic programming;
• Materials;
• Different methods of CNC;
• Health and safety;
• Stock supply management;
• Quality control.

Advanced:

• Advanced programming;
• Materials;
• Different methods of CNC;
• Health and safety;
• Stock supply management;
• Quality control;
• Economy finance.

Industry Sectors

CNC machinist course allows you too apply to different industries, below is a list of them:

• Aerospace
• Oil and Gas
• Automotive
• Manufacturing

Types of Jobs

CNC machinist course allows you to apply to a wide variety of roles, below is a list of them:

• CNC machinist;
• CNC operator.

Work hours and Salary

As a CNC machinist/operator you will normally work 8-5, similar to other manufacture workers. The salary you can expect can be seen below:

• Basic: £23,000 - £27,000;
• Mid-level: £27,000 - £35,000;
• Advanced: £35,000 - £50,000.