Milling Engineering Skills
| Award Name | Level 4 Component Award (Level 4 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Component Award (Level 4 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
Duration
This course is scheduled to run 2 evenings a week, Monday and Wednesday, from 7pm to 10pm for 10 weeks.
Further information
Check out the next start date / enrolment of part-time courses via the Kerry College website
(https://kerrycollege.ie/part-time-courses/) or www.fetchcourses.ie
€200.
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
Learn how to safely operate, under supervision, a vertical milling machine.
Course overview
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to set up and safely operate, under supervision, a vertical milling machine.
What will I study ?
Explain the functions and features a milling machines
Interpret engineering component drawings.
Explain the use of and representation of datum edges and surfaces on component drawings.
Measure components and component features.
Calculate feed rates and speeds to cut a range of materials.
Demonstrate the correct methods of locating and securing work pieces to the machine table.
Explain the system of limits and fits to provide inter changeability of parts in accordance with BS and ISO standards
Machine mating components to drawing specifications requiring clearance
Explain the function and application of commonly used milling
Set up a dividing head and tail stock to machine: key ways, splines and indexed configurations
Set up a rotary table to include using a plug and dial indicator and a tapered shank bar and bush to cut circular spigots
Produce milled components incorporating; parallel, stepped, angular surfaces, radii, drilled and reamed holes and pocket milling
Demonstrate the correct procedures for set up and operation chucks, stub arbors and an adjustable boring head.
Apply safe work practice in the use of the milling machine and carry out routine maintenance tasks as specified by the manufacturer.
4N2886 Milling
What's the certification?
QQI Level 4 Minor Award Certificate in Milling (4N2886).
Contact Caroline at Night Course Admissions on 066 714 9600.
email: caroline.pull@kerrycollege.ie