Wodonga TAFE
6 Sessions
Gain practical foundational machining skills through hands-on training on workshop machines including lathes, mills, and drills. This beginner course is ideal for anyone aged 16+ looking to develop basic machining competency under professional supervision.
You must be at least 16 years old to enrol. No prior machining experience is required. You will need to supply your own safety equipment including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, steel cap safety boots, and Australian standard clear safety glasses. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are beneficial for understanding technical instructions and measurements.
The course introduces you to essential workshop machinery including lathes for turning components, milling machines for precision cutting, cut off saws for material separation, pedestal grinders for finishing, and fixed-position drilling machines for hole creation. You'll learn material preparation techniques, planning and marking out procedures before machining, proper setup protocols for each machine type, safe operation procedures, and how to use measuring equipment accurately. The curriculum emphasizes workshop safety requirements and hands-on practical experience with each machine.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience delivering vocational education and training across Northern Victoria. As part of the Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE, the institution provides industry-relevant, practical training with qualified instructors and modern workshop facilities. Their commitment to safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environments ensures quality education for all students.
Upon completion, you'll be equipped with foundational machining skills that open pathways to further vocational training in engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing trades. These skills are valuable for roles in manufacturing facilities, engineering workshops, maintenance departments, and apprenticeships in machining, toolmaking, or mechanical engineering. You can progress to more advanced machining qualifications or related engineering and fabrication courses offered by Wodonga TAFE.
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