NOCN
Level 3
QN: 610/4365/5
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NOCN Level 3 Diploma for Machining Technicians
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 432 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
432 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Business Improvement and People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to describe requirements set out for equality, and how diversity, inclusivity and set values can benefit a workplace
- Be able to describe how and why different companies vary in their internal processes in workflow and production processes
- Be able to describe continuous improvement principles and practices
- Be able to describe technological advancements and apply these to a work setting to make improvements
- Be able to take responsibility for their own work and development
- Be able to describe good team work and ethical working, and apply the principles to the workplace
2
CNC Grinding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up and prepare the work area for CNC grinding operations
- Be able to select appropriate equipment and work holding devices and prepare and setup in a CNC grinding machine
- Be able to carry out programming on a CNC grinding machine
- Be able to produce and inspect complex components on a CNC grinding machine
- Be able to demonstrate safe shutting down procedures, and reinstate work area on completion of tasks and complete paper
3
CNC Lathe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up and prepare the work area for CNC turning operations
- Be able to select appropriate equipment and work holding devices and prepare and setup in a CNC lathe
- Be able to carry out programming on a CNC lathe
- Be able to produce and inspect complex components on a CNC lathe
- Be able to demonstrate safe shutting down procedures, and reinstate work area on completion of tasks and complete paper
4
CNC Mill
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up and prepare the work area for CNC milling operations
- Be able to select appropriate equipment and work holding devices and prepare and setup in a CNC mill
- Be able to carry out programming on a CNC mill
- Be able to produce and inspect complex components on a CNC mill
- Be able to demonstrate safe shutting down procedures, and reinstate work area on completion of tasks and complete paper
5
Conventional Grinding (cylindrical or surface)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up and prepare the work area for conventional grinding operations
- Be able to select appropriate equipment and work holding devices and prepare and setup in a conventional grinding machine
- Be able to produce complex and inspect components on a conventional grinding machine
- Be able to demonstrate safe shutting down procedures, and reinstate work area on completion of tasks and complete paper
6
Conventional Lathe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up and prepare the work area for conventional turning operations
- Be able to select appropriate equipment and work holding devices and prepare and setup in a conventional lathe
- Be able to produce and inspect complex components on a conventional lathe
- Be able to demonstrate safe shutting down procedures, and reinstate work area on completion of tasks
7
Conventional Mill
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up and prepare the work area for conventional milling operations
- Be able to select appropriate equipment and work holding devices and prepare and setup in a conventional mill
- Be able to produce and inspect complex components on a conventional milling machine
- Be able to demonstrate safe shutting down procedures, and reinstate work area on completion of tasks and complete paper
8
Drawings, Documentation and Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read an engineering drawing, including symbols and annotations and extract the information needed to machine the part
- Be able to apply mathematical and scientific principles for use in machining
- Be able to describe the intent of relevant standards and regulations and explain what impacts they have on machining
- Be able to work following company documentation and procedures
9
Inspecting Components and Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to describe quality assurance and control processes within a machining setting
- Be able to inspect machined parts using a range of techniques
- Be able to give written and verbal feedback on machining issues
- Be able to carry out checks on tooling for machining
- Be able to carry out checks on equipment and machinery
10
Materials, processes and tooling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select milling tools for tasks based on their features and material being machined
- Be able to identify and describe and processes in machining
- Be able to select turning tools for tasks based on their features and material being machined
- Be able to select grinding tools for tasks based on their features and material being machined
- Be able to identify materials and describe their properties
- Be able to select and manage material for machining
- Be able to use hand tools and general workshop machines
11
Safety and Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safety within the engineering environment
- Be able to work within regulations and legislations relevant to their machining environment
- Be able to produce and complete a risk assessment
- Be able to comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability procedures
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4365/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2024