CNC Setup and Operate
Computerised Numerical Control (CNC) Machining and Operations
This skill set provides existing students with specialist skills in operating, programming and setting up of CNC machinery.
Learn how to perform machine operations efficiently and more accurately with hands-on training using the latest equipment.
Overview
Where Rockingham
When Semester 1, 2026
How On Campus
The CNC Setup and Operate course is for fitting/machining apprentices in their advanced stages.
This course is tailored to machinists seeking to transition from manual to Computerised Numerical Control (CNC) machining and operations, and provides the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate CNC machinery.
By mastering these skills, individuals can execute pre-programmed machine operations swiftly and with exceptional precision using state-of-the-art CNC equipment. This specialised skill set enhances the capabilities of existing workers, empowering them with proficiency in CNC machinery setting up and operations across diverse industries, including but not limited to defence, aerospace, marine, motorsports, manufacturing, oil and gas and mining.
Upon completion of this course you will have met the requirements of the following units:
- MEM07024 Operate and monitor machine and process
- MEM07028 Operate computer controlled machines and processes
You will also be assessed and certified by an OKUMA Australia-accredited assessor.
You can apply online now to express your interest in the next available dates for this course
CNC Machining is a method carried out by Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machinery to perform a broad range of manufacturing tasks in a wide variety of fields.
Outcomes of this CNC skillset include:
CNC Lathe
- safety on and around CNC lathes
- start-up, shut-down and basic maintenance of CNC lathes setting jaws
- installing and off-setting lathe tools
- installing and off-setting on Live Tooling
- setting/ adjusting datums
- adjusting tool offsets
- tailstock setting
- loading of programs
- basic G and M codes
- running various machined parts associated with set out project
CNC Mills
- safety on and around CNC machining centres
- start-up, shutdown and basic maintenance of CNC machining centres off-setting of tools
- loading and set up of work holding devices / fixtures
- setting adjustment of machine datums including 4th axis adjustment of tool offsets
- basic G and M codes
- loading of programs
- operation of the machining centre with set out project
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 09356 | CNC Setup and Operate |