Polymer Technologist

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Areas Of Interest:   Plastic Processing
Certificate Level:  Diploma
Certificate Name:  Diploma of Polymer Technology
Certificate Description:  Employees perform a range of functions including advanced problem solving and product and process development/improvement. They may also undertake a range of testing and analysis functions, perform other technical work and lead a team.
Code:  PMB50116
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Organising & Clerical Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Work safely
Identify and implement opportunities to maximise production efficiencies
Use structured problem solving tools
Analyse equipment performance
Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials
Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment
Choose polymer materials for an application
Analyse the design of products and tools
Develop a new compound
Predict polymer properties and characteristics
Trial new process or product
Trial a new die/tool
Diagnose production equipment problems
Perform chemical tests and procedures
Contribute to WHS management system
Facilitate a team