Accredited course Outline
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Unspecified Code Polymer Processing
Unspecified Code Polymer Processing
0042
6550
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The purpose of the Certificate in Polymer Processing course is to provide a
training career pathway for personnel in the polymer industry with the
appropriate knowledge and skills to capably handle applications within
specialist processing areas.
The course aims to develop the operator's competency in:
-machine operation and polymer processing or manufacturing applications within
a specialist processing stream
-knowledge of the behaviour and applications of polymer materials and components
-maintaining and improving the quality of product
-basic servicing, maintaining and preparing machines, dies and process working
equipment
-providing assistance to supervisors, technical and professional staff in
solving machine, processing and tooling problems
-application of occupational health and safety principles in the workplace
-training and supervision of operators employed at lower skill level
classifications.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88017 | PRI1CC | Basic Skills Training | 18 | Module |
| 86688 | NBB012 | Engineering Drawing Interpretation 1 | 36 | Module |
| 88018 | PRI4CC | Occupational Health & Safety | 18 | Module |
| 88020 | PRI7CC | Plastics Material Selection, Prep & Control | 36 | Module |
| 65008 | NCS015 | Presenting Reports | 17 | Module |
| 88019 | PRI6CC | Quality Control Procedures | 36 | Module |
| 65005 | NCS010 | Team Building Communication | 17 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
Students are to choose 180 hours from either elective Group 1, 2 or 3 and complete all modules within that group. GROUP 1: INJECTION MOULDING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88005 | PRI14IM | Cnc Injection Moulding Machine Setting | 18 | Module |
| 88003 | PRI12IM | Die Setting (Injection Moulding) | 36 | Module |
| 88000 | PRI9IM | Injection Moulding Machine Constrction & Cntrl Setting | 36 | Module |
| 88001 | PRI10IM | Injection Moulding Machine Preparation | 18 | Module |
| 88002 | PRI11IM | Injection Moulding Manufacturing Ops | 36 | Module |
| 88004 | PRI13IM | Troubleshooting (Injection Moulding) | 36 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2: BLOW MOULDING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88006 | PRI15BM | Blow Moulding Machine Constrction & Cntrl Set | 36 | Module |
| 88007 | PRI16BM | Blow Moulding Machine Preparation | 18 | Module |
| 88008 | PRI17BM | Blow Moulding Manufacturing Operations | 36 | Module |
| 88011 | PRI20BM | Cnc Blow Moulding Machine Setting | 18 | Module |
| 88009 | PRI18BM | Die Setting (Blow Moulding) | 36 | Module |
| 88010 | PRI19BM | Troubleshooting (Blow Moulding) | 36 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
GROUP 3: COMPOUNDING AND RECLAMATION
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88012 | PRI56CR | Compounding & Dry Blending Operations | 36 | Module |
| 88016 | PRI60CR | Compounding & Reclamn Troubleshooting | 36 | Module |
| 88014 | PRI58CR | Compounding Extrusion Operations | 36 | Module |
| 88013 | PRI57CR | Compounding Line Equipment Preparation | 36 | Module |
| 88015 | PRI59CR | Plastics Recycling & Reclamation Practs | 36 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C132 | PMB10198 | Certificate I in Process Manufacturing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
by Casey (Dandenong) College of TAFE, Victoria. This course was first
accredited in Victoria on May 18, 1994 and allocated the Victorian code 3222
ACH. It was subsequently placed on the National Training Board's register of
courses as code 0042.
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