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Extrusion (BP) Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This certificate is designed for individuals requiring skills and knowledge in the Extrusion Processes I, II, related Quality Assurance/Statistical Process Control, 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

Perform quality control practices

Apply Principles of Plastics, Chemistry and Ingredients

Demonstrate procedures used for plastics Extrusion Molding processes

Demonstrate procedures used for plastics Extrusion Molding auxiliary equipment

Identify steps and procedures in the Extrusion Molding processes

Career Opportunities

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

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 19 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PLST1008Fundamentals of Plastics/Chemistry/Ingredients

4
PLST2007Properties and Tests of Selected Plastics

4
PLST2012Extrusion Processes I

4
PLST2017Extrusion Processes II

4
METS1050Quality Control

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 19

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PLST1008Fundamentals of Plastics/Chemistry/Ingredients

4
PLST2007Properties and Tests of Selected Plastics

4
PLST2012Extrusion Processes I

4
PLST2017Extrusion Processes II

4
METS1050Quality Control

3

Total Credits  19

Graduation (19 Credits) 

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


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