Manufacturing Technologist – Polymer Technology

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Areas Of Interest:   Sustainability & Quality Practices
Certificate Level:  Diploma
Certificate Name:  Diploma of Manufacturing Technology
Certificate Description:  Polymer technologists work in the manufacture of products made from polymers. such as plastics, rubber, adhesives, resins and fibres. They are involved in the design and development of new materials, technology and manufacturing processes that use polymers. They have particular responsibility for developing the moulds used to form the material during manufacture.
Code:  MSA50108
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Organise and communicate information
Interact with computing technology
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Apply quality standards
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Facilitate the development of a new product
Develop a colour formulation
Analyse equipment performance
Review and analyse production trials and specify re-trials
Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment
Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment
Choose polymer materials for an application
Analyse the design of products and tools
Develop fibre composite products using cored laminate techniques
Develop a new compound
Modify an existing product
Analyse failure in polymeric materials
Work in a socially diverse environment
Interpret customer requirements
Interpret technical drawing
Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace