Leisure: CNC CAD/CAM
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
15 Weeks
Start & End Date
19 January 2027
25 May 2027
Days
Tue
Time
18:00-21:00
Location
Ballymena
This course provides will provide you with a foundational understanding of the programming techniques and material removal strategies common to produce engineered components (targeting largely 3-axis milling and leading into an introduction to 5 axes positional milling) making use of Mastercam programming software. Candidates typically wish to progress their skillset in manufacturing to advance to CNC programming – however can also enhance their knowledge in a machining environment by understanding the fundamentals of machining metals (such as operation sequencing, interpreting code etc).
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | £263 |
| Total |
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
This course provides will provide you with a foundational understanding of the programming techniques and material removal strategies common to produce engineered components (targeting largely 3-axis milling and leading into an introduction to 5 axes positional milling) making use of Mastercam programming software. Candidates typically wish to progress their skillset in manufacturing to advance to CNC programming – however can also enhance their knowledge in a machining environment by understanding the fundamentals of machining metals (such as operation sequencing, interpreting code etc).
Course Fees
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | £263 |
| Total |
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk