Course Title: Apply computer aided manufacturing (CAM) programming

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6069 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Title: Apply computer aided manufacturing (CAM) programming

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MIET7312

City Campus

TAFE

130T Vocational Engineering

Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face

Term1 2012

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce 2D CAM and NC programs for CNC machines. The programs should incorporate the 2D features of both the software package and CNC controller.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBP253 Apply computer aided manufacturing (CAM) programming

Elements:

Create and modify CAM program files.

Identify task requirements.

Navigate 2D CAM package.

Produce components.


Learning Outcomes

Create and modify CAM program files.

Identify task requirements.

Navigate 2D CAM package.

Produce components.


Overview of Assessment

Various written assignments/tests and practical exercises 100%