CNC Machining Planning for Complex Components Training

Learning Outcomes

• Interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications to determine machining requirements.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, work-holding devices, and machining parameters for complex components.
• Develop a comprehensive CNC machining plan, including toolpath strategies and sequence of operations.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines to ensure precision and repeatability.
• Apply quality control procedures to verify component dimensions and surface finish.
• Demonstrate adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations during machining processes.

Target Audience

This course is designed for CNC machinists, manufacturing engineers, and technical personnel involved in planning and executing machining operations for complex parts. It is ideal for those seeking to advance their skills in CNC programming and process optimization.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals allow learners to apply planning concepts to real CNC machining of complex components. Learners will set up machines, program CAM, machine parts, and inspect them, reinforcing theoretical knowledge through supervised practice.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Drawing Interpretation and Process Planning — Learners interpret a complex component drawing and develop a detailed process plan including tool selection and sequence. (4h)
• Practical 2: CAM Programming and Simulation — Using CAM software, learners generate toolpaths for a complex part and simulate to verify collision-free operation. (6h)
• Practical 3: Machine Setup and Tool Offsetting — Learners set up the CNC machine, install workholding, probe workpiece zero, and set tool offsets. (4h)
• Practical 4: Machining a Complex Component — Under supervision, learners run the CAM program to machine a complex component, monitoring and adjusting as needed. (6h)
• Practical 5: Final Inspection and Quality Report — Learners inspect the machined component using CMM and surface gauges, and complete a quality report. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.