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Injection Molding (BP) Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This certificate is designed for individuals requiring knowledge and skills in the Injection Molding Process I, II, and III related Quality Assurance, Statistical Process Control and Properties and tests of selected plastics and thermoplastics used in the plastics (forming) industry will be emphasized.

Award Outcomes

Utilize safe working practices

Demonstrate good manufacturing practices (GMP)

Perform quality control practices

Apply principles of Plastics, Chemistry and Ingredients

Demonstrate procedures used for plastics Injection Molding processes

Demonstrate procedures used for plastics Injection Molding auxiliary equipment

Identify steps and procedures in the Injection Molding process

Career Opportunities

This certificate is ideal for a new career or upgrading present knowledge and skills.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 23 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PLST1008Fundamentals of Plastics/Chemistry/Ingredients

4

PLST2007Properties and Tests of Selected Plastics

4

PLST2128Injection Molding Process I

4

PLST2138Injection Molding Process II

4

PLST2143Injection Molding Process III

4

METS1050Quality Control

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 23

Semester Sequence

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