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
Skills to Advance Initiative
This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully 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. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.
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January 2025
15 - 16 January 2025
CELTEC, Celbridge
September 2025
1 - 2 September 2025
CELTEC, Celbridge
March 2025
3 - 4 March 2025
CELTEC, Celbridge
November 2025
3 - 4 November 2025
CELTEC, Celbridge
May 2025
12- 13 May 2025
CELTEC, Celbridge
July 2025
7 - 8 July 2025
CELTEC, Celbridge
3D Printing
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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
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3D Printing
CELTEC (Celbridge Engineering Lab Training and Education Centre) in Co. Kildare is a facility focused on advanced manufacturing and technical education. It offers specialised training in areas like robotics, industrial systems, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
The center emphasises hands-on learning through state-of-the-art equipment, including robotics, cobotics, and virtual reality systems, and fosters expertise in areas like precision engineering and pharmaceutical processes.
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The facility includes modern classrooms equipped with multimedia learning tools and advanced laboratories for engineering and industrial training. CELTEC is part of the Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board's initiatives and provides traineeships and skill development programs tailored for employment in technical and manufacturing roles. Courses often integrate classroom instruction with online, blended, and immersive learning technologies