Machinist - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Standard
Specific Specialist Knowledge and Skills
Specific Specialist Knowledge:
- The ability to understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation involved in the machining processes such as speeds and feeds, calculating angles/tapers, and material removal
- Apprentices must understand the practical and theoretical uses of the machines used, and their applications.
- An understanding of the work-holding devices, cutting tools, and setting up procedures, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work output is to the required specification
Specific Specialist Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to produce machined components
- The apprentice will be able to determine the most efficient and effective approach to machine the component using a range of tools, machining process and techniques
- Ability to select and set up the correct tooling and work holding devices
- The apprentice will be required to set and adjust the machine operating parameters to produce the work pieces to the required specification. This will involve setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations
- Ability to understand the range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy
- The apprentice will be able to produce complex and specialist components as a one off test and trial work piece and/or producing components in small or large batches
- The apprentice will contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Machining
- Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
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