This qualification is vocationally based and as such, offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate an achievement of practical skills, understanding and knowledge in Machining.
This qualification supports the learner to gain fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge. It will provide learners with a comprehensive foundation to progress to full-time employment in the construction sector or to further learning.
This is an Occupational Entry qualification for 16 years and over. The content of the qualification is mapped to the IfATE Occupational Standard: Machining Technician.
Min Credits : 78
Description: The NOCN Level 3 Diploma for Machining Technicians is a 78 -credit qualification with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 780 including 288 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
Min Credits : 24
Description: Learners must acheive all units in the Mandatory Group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Improvement and People | A/651/1997 | 5 | Level 3 |
| Drawings, Documentation and Data | D/651/1989 | 6 | Level 3 |
| Inspecting Components and Machines | Y/651/1996 | 5 | Level 3 |
| Materials, processes and tooling | A/651/1988 | 5 | Level 3 |
| Safety and Environment | Y/651/1987 | 3 | Level 3 |
Min Credits : 54
Description: Learners must acheive three units from the Optional Group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Grinding | L/651/1992 | 18 | Level 3 |
| CNC Lathe | J/651/1990 | 18 | Level 3 |
| CNC Mill | K/651/1991 | 18 | Level 3 |
| Conventional Grinding (cylindrical or surface) | T/651/1995 | 18 | Level 3 |
| Conventional Lathe | M/651/1993 | 18 | Level 3 |
| Conventional Mill | R/651/1994 | 18 | Level 3 |
| Current Funding | View Funding |
| Title | Type | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW - NOCN Level 3 Diploma for Machining Technicians | New Approval | B24-83 | 28/6/2024 |