Plastic Injection Moulding Apprenticeship
The training is conducted in a purpose-built factory environment by staff with an extensive industry background delivering the theoretical elements of the trade backed by hands on practical experience.
Apprenticeship Program
Stage 1 - Basic Trade Skills
- Polymer Materials
- Measurement (Introduction)
- Injection Moulding Manufacturing
Operations
Stage 2 - Intermediate Trade Skills
- Basic Injection Moulding
- Polymer Additives and Their Function
- Quality Control Systems
Stage 3 - Trade Skills
- Injection Moulding Die Trialling and Troubleshooting
- Fluid Power and Electronic Machine Control
- Polymer Products and Material Testing
- Principles of Polymer Processing
Essential Workplace Knowledge and Skills
- Workplace Communication and Standard Procedures
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Quality Principles and Concepts
- Workplace Production Records
- Work Team Communication
- Engineering Drawing
- Assist in the Provision of on-the-job Training
(e.g. For Other Apprentices in Stage 1) - Work Team Leadership
“Queensland Government Subsidy” means subsidy from the Department of Education and Training.
