Course code: POL19
Candidates should have been employed within an injection moulding environment for a period of no less than 3 months and have some knowledge of the mould tool change procedure.
This course is designed to make candidates aware of the hazards associated with, and the legal responsibilities that apply to, the mould change process. It will also provide several opportunities to demonstrate safe working practices during actual mould changes involving a variety of clamping systems. The course is appropriate to an NVQ Level 2 standard of performance and will provide a good understanding of the injection moulding process and associated working practices.
Who should attend:
Entry requirements:
This course is suitable for: Machine Operators who could assist in the routine exchange of mould tools Existing staff who conduct mould changes but who have not received any formal training in this specific discipline Production and project development engineers who need to undertake mould changes as part of the trials process for new tooling Toolroom and Maintenance personnel who are expected to conduct this activity as part of their daily functions
What will I learn?
On completion of the course the delegates will be able to:
What skills will I gain?
PTIC Mould Mounting Certificate Material covered has been aligned to the content of an NVQ at Level 2 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 using a post course questionnaire, after which a report is provided to help identify any further training requirements or career progression possibilities.
Two campuses across the city, including purpose-built workshops with industry-standard equipment and commercial facilities where you’ll gain real work experience.
At City of Wolverhampton College, we boast strong links with leading universities and over 1,000 employers – meaning our courses are all career focussed and relevant.
Visit us at one of our Open Events and see what City of Wolverhampton College has to offer.
