Subsidized CAM/CNC training for your apprentices – practical & immediately applicable
In just 2 weeks, your apprentices will learn the basics of CNC manufacturing and how to use CAM software safely – directly applicable in the company.
- Intensive training with a practical focus
- Small groups (max. 15 participants)
- Up to 75 % funding possible
Why this training is crucial
Skilled workers are hard to find – but you can train them yourself.
With the WESTCAMP:
- Shorten familiarization times
- Increase the productivity of your apprentices
- Build up know-how in your own company
For whom?
- Metal technology apprentices from the 2nd year of apprenticeship
- Company with own production
- Companies that want to make apprentices productive more quickly
Prerequisites
Computer with Windows and Internet connection
What is learned?
During the two-week CAM online live training course, you will learn basic CAD knowledge, how to use the hyperMILLCAM software and tips & tricks for turning and simultaneous machining. All knowledge content is taught using practical examples. The focus is on the applicability of the knowledge imparted to daily work. > Learn more
Training times (ATTENTION: 26.10. National holiday):
Week 1: Tuesday to Thursday – 08.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.30; Friday until 12.00
Week 2: Monday to Thursday – 08.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.30; Friday until 12.00
Contents
- Introduction: CAD & design, subtractive manufacturing
- Basic knowledge CNC manufacturing
- Basic handling & basic features of the software
- hyperMILLuser interface
- Practical knowledge of milling, turning and simultaneous machining
- Tips & tricks for daily use
WESTCAMP LEarnings
- Understanding and processing CAD data
- Using CAM programs safely
- Manufacture simple components independently
- Understand production processes better
Participants
In order to achieve the best learning outcome, the number of participants is limited to a maximum of 15.
So don’t hesitate:
Subsidies
The WKÖ supports the costs of training apprentices outside of vocational school – in particular training associations, voluntary additional courses and additional vocational training. As a rule, up to 75% of the course costs are covered.
In the specific case of WESTCAMP:
| 8 training days | Per training day | |
| Regular course fee | € 1.990,00,- | € 248,75,- |
| With 75% subsidy | € 497,50,- | € 62,19,- |
Further information: Austrian Federal Economic Chamber > Funding for apprenticeships

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