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Operator (CNC Turning Machine)

NQR Code:QG-03-CG-05930-2025-V2-KSDC
  • Old Code: QG-03-CG-05930-2025-V2-KSDC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

"This course is designed to develop skills in operations & programing of CNC Turning Machines. It provides hands on experience on machining of various components by considering required parameters such as feed, depth of cut, cutting speed, Tool selection, Tool nose radius compensation, Tool wear compensations, parametric programming, sister tool concept etc. After successfully completing the course and obtaining requisite certification, the students will have career opportunities to work as ‘CNC Turning operator / 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

  • Operator (CNC Turning Machine)
  • Sr. Operator (CNC Turning Machine)
  • Supervisor (CNC Turning Machine)
  • 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 fundamental principles of engineering design, mathematics, measurement systems, machining, and material science to solve practical industrial problems. Mandatory 25 0.8 3
Understand the manufacturing drawings, GD&T, Manufacturing Processes & Importance of Quality in Manufacturing. Mandatory 30 1 3
Understand the basic functions and components of a turning centre and apply essential safety practices while operating the machine. Mandatory 30 1 3
Operate machines using control panel functions to execute programs and carry out basic settings adjustments. Mandatory 30 1 3
Set up workpieces and maintain machines effectively while applying absolute and incremental positioning systems, along with cutter compensation techniques for accurate machining. Mandatory 30 1 3
Understand and create different CNC program such as canned cycles, scaling, mirroring, rotation and use of VPS (Visual Programming System) Mandatory 30 1 3
Understand the concept of CNC machine tool probing systems, live tools and industry 4.0 technologies in machining industry. Mandatory 30 1 3
Assignments (Based on case studies and Industrial application) Mandatory 30 1 3
OJT (Mini Project -Based on Industrial application) Mandatory 30 1 3
Employability Skills Mandatory 30 1 3