Entry requirements:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate existing knowledge levels through either passing the EXT2 end of course assessment or having achieved an NVQ Level 2 or
having completed our pre-course questionnaire and achieved a score of 70% or above.

Specifically designed to address the needs of people requiring high-level skills in configuring and optimising the extrusion manufacturing process. In particular: Setters, Process Engineers, Technicians and Multi-Skilled Engineers.

What will I learn?

On completion of the course, the delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of current safety legislation for the extrusion process and the use of safe working practices
• Describe the construction and operation on an extrusion machine, stating the function of component parts and process parameters
• Demonstrate an understanding of forming die, sizing tool and calibration equipment designs
• Describe the structure and properties of plastics materials and their interactions with the extruder
• Identify relevant control and quality monitoring equipment and describe its usage
• Set up and run an extrusion line from a zero base situation
• Undertake machine condition setting in a logical and systematic manner
• Recognise common product faults and introduce appropriate rectification adjustments
• Simulate a full product trial and maximise product quality and output rates
• Shut-down an extrusion line in a safe and efficient manner.

What skills will I gain?

Polymer Processing Certificate Part 3 Material covered has been aligned to the content of an NVQ at Level 3 and can be used as underpinning knowledge towards achieving the award, if so desired.

How will I be assessed?

Individual candidate knowledge levels are assessed at the end of the training programme and a management report is provided to help identify further training requirements or career progression possibilities. This is a PTIC assessment of knowledge for the extrusion process but candidates can then progress towards achievement of their PTIC Approved Technicians Award by successfully completing a further practical assessment.