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Assistant CAM Programmer (CNC Lathe)

NQR Code:QG-03-CG-05927-2025-V2-KSDC

  • Old Code: QG-03-CG-05927-2025-V2-KSDC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

"This course is designed to develop skills in CNC lathe programming using CAM software. It provides hands- on experience on various modules of CAM software (CNC lathe programming). In this course, students will work on case studies and project work related to various industries. After successfully completing the course and obtaining requisite certification, the students will have career opportunities as ‘CAM assistant programmers, 'CNC lathe assistant programmer' in manufacturing roles across machine tool manufacturing companies automotive, defense, aerospace, locomotive, construction, consumer goods, etc. Industries."

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
10th Completed No Experience ITI
9th Completed 1 year ITI
8th Completed 2 years ITI

Progression Pathway

  • Assistant CAM Programmer (CNC Lathe)
  • Associate CAM Programmer (CNC Lathe)
  • Supervisor (CNC Lathe)
  • Entrepreneurship

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Comply with workshop health and safety guidelines Mandatory 5 0.2 3
Understand and apply principles of Basics of Engineering Design, Mathematics, system of measurements, Measurements and Tools, Machining, various types of material used in industries. Mandatory 10 0.3 3
Understand Manufacturing Drawings, GD&T, Engineering Materials, Manufacturing Processes. Importance of Quality in Manufacturing. Mandatory 15 0.5 3
Use of Cutting Tools and Tool Holders Cutting Speeds, Feeds and Revolutions Per Minute, Understand Chip Formation, Chip Load, and Material Removal Rate, work Holding and Setup. Mandatory 30 1 3
CAM software user interface, understanding of G codes and M codes, CAM software features, setting up a CAM program, Tool path generation. Simulate and NC part program. Mandatory 30 1 3
Tool path generation exercise on of various components using engineering drawing with GD&T Mandatory 30 1 3
Prove out CNC lathe part program and inspection of machined components using measuring instruments. Mandatory 30 1 3
Assignments (Based on case studies and Industrial application) Mandatory 30 1 3
OJT (Mini Project -Based on Industrial application) Mandatory 90 3 3
Employability Skills Mandatory 30 1 3