Production & Raw Material Technology in Plastics Manufacturing NQF Level 3
This technology specific (Injection Moulding, Extrusion blow moulding, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding) skills program is aimed at assisting learners (with basic knowledge and experience such as setters, mould changers, quality personnel, artisans, etc.) achieve competence on part of the National Certificate in Plastics Manufacturing at NQF Level 3.
Venue: Run in-plant only
Min / Max no of candidates: 8 / 13 learners
Duration: 50 Hours
Min entry level: Completed NQF Level 2 / Equivalent and / or relevant experience
Credits attainable: 47
This course deals with the following:
- Intermediate Raw materials and behaviours
- Raw material preparation and control
- Waste management
- Health, Safety & housekeeping application
- Process Operations and change-overs
- Start-up & Shut down the equipment
- Practical tasks
- Problem solving applications
- Basic maintenance
- Formative assessments & related assignments
UNIT STANDARDS
UNIT STD No. | UNIT STANDARD DESCRIPTION | CREDITS | TYPE |
13223 | Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedures | 6 | Core |
119174 | Perform routine maintenance tasks on plastics manufacturing equipment | 2 | Core |
119162 | Perform routine operations on plastics manufacturing equipment | 10 | Core |
119142 | Transport and care for tooling in plastics manufacturing processes | 6 | Core |
119169 | Work with and look after materials in the plastics manufacturing production process | 12 | Core |
114104 | Handle production waste | 3 | Elective |
119179 | Conduct simple tests during the plastics manufacturing process | 2 | Elective |
119182 | Control materials and consumables for plastics manufacturing processes | 5 | Elective |
