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Injection Molding 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 18 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PLST1008Fundamentals of Plastics/Chemistry/Ingredients

4
PLST2129Injection Molding Process I

5
PLST2139Injection Molding Process II

3
PLST2144Injection Molding Process III

3
METS1050Quality Control

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 18

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PLST1008Fundamentals of Plastics/Chemistry/Ingredients

4
PLST2129Injection Molding Process I

5
PLST2139Injection Molding Process II

3
PLST2144Injection Molding Process III

3
METS1050Quality Control

3

Total Credits  18

Graduation (18 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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