Introduction to 3D Printing
This course is designed to guide participants from novice levels to proficient users with a Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printer.
Overview
This course is only available to those currently in employment and partially funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.
Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.
If you would like more information on this initiative, please email our Enterprise Engagement Team at skills@kwetb.ie and they would be delighted to help.
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3D Printing Learners and their work
Course Content
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Understand the process from taking a design through slicing, setting the slicing parameters, and set up a print
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Know how to use a 3D print material selector for selecting appropriate materials for their print Understand how different materials need different slicing settings and processing parameters, and the different types of supports required when slicing a model
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Understand the FDM process and understand how enhanced machine features aid successful printing
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Orientate a model in the slicing software for printing and set up the slicing parameters and advanced slicing settings
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Be able to conduct basic troubleshooting on the printer and with unsuccessful prints
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Be capable of identifying the different parts of a 3D printer
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Be able to set up the printer for different materials Be able to perform the monthly, 3 monthly and yearly maintenance tasks on the 3D printer
Suitability
Due to Skills to Advance (STA) funding, this course is only available to those in employment.
No prior knowledge of 3D printing is required.
Delivery
This course is delivered over 2 continuous days. These are all physical classes at CELTEC, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, where learners will gain hands-on experience in working with a 3D printer.
Learners must be available for all days as this is an intensive course with much content to cover over this period.
Certification
Learners will receive a 3D Certified User Certificate (that is accepted by Engineers Ireland as CPD).
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