CNC Machinist

By the end of this session, learners will

understand:

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Key info

Entry level £20,000

Experienced £35,000

Typical hours: 38 - 40 per week

Working pattern: You may work evenings

What does a CNC machinist do?

Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinists make precision parts for the
engineering and manufacturing industries

In your day-to-day tasks you could:

• programme the CNC machine tool with data from technical drawings
• work out the most efficient order to carry out machining tasks
• choose the right tools for each stage
• set the cutting speeds and tolerance levels
• operate the machine
• check that work meets quality and technical standards
• maintain equipment
Career progression

With experience and further

training, you could move into a
supervisory role.
You could also move into quality
inspection or become an
engineering technician.
What routes you can take to be a CNC
Machinist?

Apprenticeship
You can do an intermediate apprenticeship as an engineering
operative.
You can also do a furniture CNC technician advanced
apprenticeship, if you're working in the furniture manufacturing
industry.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or
equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including
English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
What routes you can take to be a CNC
Machinist?
College
You could do a college course to learn some of the practical
engineering skills that employers want. Relevant courses
include:
• Level 1 Certificate in Performing Engineering Operations
• Level 1 Certificate in Engineering and Manufacturing
• Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
• 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for
a level 1 course
• 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent,
for a level 2 course
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 Our role models
Our role models are inspirational individuals who have achieved career success in their chosen field through
Apprenticeship and Technical Education pathways. They represent the impact that such a chosen pathway can
have to future generations. Their wealth of experience in their field is combined with an exciting and
inspirational career journey that has successfully utilised the skills learnt through our competition skills
development programme.

On the next slide you will get the chance to hear from one of them.
Conversations with a CNC Machinist

Name:
Ryan

Occupation:
Graphic Designer

Education:
College

Location:
East of England
Discussion
• Is this a sector you would consider entering?

• What do you see as the positives for this

career pathway?

• What do you see as the negatives?

 Next steps…

Find an Apprenticeship:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/
apprenticeshipsearch

Find a course:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/search

Not sure what role would be right for you?

INSERT Conversations with link here
Thank you

Any questions?