An Introduction to CNC Programming

What's included:

• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
• 24/7 & Lifetime Access
• Online support
• No hidden fees

The An Introduction to CNC Programming course provides a strong foundation in understanding the principles and logic behind computer numerical control. This programming course introduces the coding systems that power modern manufacturing machinery, explaining how programming commands direct cutting tools, movements, and production sequences with remarkable accuracy. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how programming language connects design with machine operation, ensuring precision in every automated process.

Whether you are new to the concept or wish to refine your existing programming knowledge, this course helps you grasp essential concepts like G-codes, M-codes, coordinate systems, and machining cycles. The programming content is designed to help learners interpret codes confidently, recognise patterns, and understand how programming shapes automated manufacturing. From setting up instructions to optimising sequences, this programming course lays the foundation for success in a field where accuracy and efficiency define performance.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the key concepts and structure of CNC programming language.
• Learn to interpret common G-codes and M-codes in programming.
• Gain confidence in writing simple CNC programming instructions.
• Recognise how programming controls machinery operations and tool paths.
• Analyse programming sequences for accuracy, efficiency, and precision control.

Who is this course for?

• Individuals interested in learning the fundamentals of CNC programming.
• Engineers wishing to enhance their programming and automation knowledge.
• Students pursuing careers involving manufacturing and programming processes.
• Technicians who want to understand CNC programming language systems.
• Anyone curious about how programming drives precision engineering machinery.

Career Path

• CNC Programmer – Average salary: £33,000 per year
• Manufacturing Engineer – Average salary: £38,000 per year
• CAD/CAM Technician – Average salary: £35,000 per year
• Production Planner – Average salary: £32,000 per year
• Mechanical Design Engineer – Average salary: £40,000 per year
• Automation Specialist – Average salary: £42,000 per year

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and its assessment, you can obtain the certificate for a small additional fee. You can check the certificate fees and related details from the following link: https://www.oneeducation.org.uk/certificate/. You may also request a hard copy certificate, which will be posted to your preferred address for a small additional fee.