Lathe Operator Training
Gain mastery in safe and precise lathe operations for turning and welding tasks. Acquire skills in workholding, tool selection, speeds and feeds, plus inspection techniques to produce shafts, faces, and features to exact specifications confidently in the workshop.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to plan and execute safe, precise machining tasks on a lathe from beginning to end. You will learn systematic turning techniques, tool selection and preparation, workholding strategies, and optimal cutting parameters for superior results. Additionally, master measurement, tolerance adherence, and record-keeping, while prioritising safety protocols, personal protective equipment, and lockout procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality shaft manufacturing.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Plan turning operations: efficient step-by-step planning for weldable shafts.
- Set up lathes safely: secure workholding, PPE, and emergency stop procedures.
- Select tools expertly: choose, set up, and maintain HSS and carbide tools.
- Calculate speeds and feeds: determine RPM, feed rates, and depths for steel and wood.
- Inspect shafts accurately: measure runout, diameter, and length to precise tolerances.
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