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CNC Drawer Developer and CNC Production Process will take a learner approximately 1 year each to complete. Please note that learner can choose and train each Unit Standard at a time and the required duration is calculated based on Unit Standard Credit x nominal hours (10). For example:


13333 Write computer numerical controlled (CNC) programmes for CNC machining centres using proprietary software 30 credits


Credit x nominal hours

30 x 10 = 300 hours / Learner will spend 300 hours Log Book time in order to complete this Unit Standard.


For more information on the specific Unit Standard, please click the relevant unit standard link

13301:Produce complex engineering drawings

  • Determine drawing requirements
  • Perform calculations to produce drawing
  • Produce drawings.
  • Record information on work done.
NQF Level: 04

13333: Write computer numerical controlled (CNC) programmes for CNC machining centres using proprietary software

  • Present a written text for a particular function in a business environment.
  • Prepare to write programme.
  • Write programme.
  • Verify programme. Recognise and report problems and changes while programming.
  • Record information on work done.
Level: TBA: Pre-2009 was L5

243340: Develop cost estimates and quotations

  • Determine product and manufacturing requirements from customer specifications and clarify customer needs where required.
  • Determine the time lines, the critical path and the resources required to complete the ordered.
  • Determine the costs required to produce the ordered items.
  • Compile market related quotations.
  • Submit quotation to customer for authorisation, respond to questions and follow up where required.
  • Accepted quotation is submitted to appropriate personnel for conversion into an order.
Level: TBA: Pre-2009 was L5

243342: Plan and initiate the CNC machining process for complex components

  • Determine product and process requirements and plan the manufacturing process, process parameters and tooling.
  • Generate CNC programmes from CAD component drawings and manufacturing plans and make available to relevant personnel.
  • Compile work instructions for the efficient production of complex components.
  • Determine quality checks and select testing and measuring methods.
  • Evaluate manufactured components, review change requests and update master data packs and programmes.
  • Engage in discussions with other parties on issues related to the CNC manufacturing process.
Level: TBA: Pre-2009 was L5

120375: Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project and monitor and control actual cost
against budget

  • Identify elements and resources to be costed through interpreting the project scope statement, work breakdown structure and other project data.
  • Participate in the preparation and production of a cost budget.
  • Contribute to the monitoring and controlling of cost budget performance by maintaining records and communicating.
NQF Level: 04

13235: Maintain the quality assurance system

  • Monitor quality assurance in area of responsibility.
  • Monitor the adherence to quality assurance standards and procedures by team members.
  • Maintain quality documentation and instruments.
  • Evaluate quality procedures, identifying areas of concern and suggest improvements.
  • Develop and adapt quality procedures to address quality problems and/or meet changing.
  • Compile reports on quality assurance issues in area of responsibility.
NQF Level: 04

243027: Contribute to and improve quality practices in CNC machining operations

  • Monitor the adherence to quality assurance standards and procedures
  • Review quality assurance practices, identify and record areas of possible improvement, and report findings to responsible persons.
  • Participate in quality audits and compile audit reports.
  • Develop and adapt quality procedures to address quality problems, audit findings and/or changing requirements.
  • Implement changes to quality assurance practices and evaluate the impact of improvements.
  • Maintain and update quality documentation and instruments.
NQF Level: 04

12153: Use the writing process to compose texts required in the business environment

  • Identify and collect information needed to write a text specific to a particular function.
  • Use textual features and conventions specific to business texts for effective writing.
  • Compose a text using plain language for a specific function.
  • Organise and structure a text appropriately for a business function.
  • Present a written text for a particular function in a business environment.
NQF Level: 04

CNC Production Processing

R12 500.00

CNC Drawing Developer

R6 500.00