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- TAFE Statement in 3D Printing Fundamentals
Overview
About this course
In this course, you’ll take a design and turn it into a 3D-printed manufacturing part. You’ll understand how to prepare, troubleshoot and assess along the way, so that you can confidently carry out 3D prints.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
prepare digital models and use basic design for 3D printing
choose the right printing methods and materials
use slicing software to set up print jobs
adjust printer and print settings
find and fix common printing problems
check print quality and accuracy.
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
a Certificate of Attendance
a digital badge that recognises your achievement. Share it with employers, add it to LinkedIn or include it in your portfolio
skills to prepare digital models and print settings for 3D printing
confidence to complete basic 3D printing tasks
a finished 3D-printed part.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Personal Interest
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
access to a device with internet
basic maths and English skills
the ability to understand instructions and information
the ability to use online platforms and find materials on your own.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
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Pathways
Where can this course take you?
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units - 1
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
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