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Operating an Injection Moulding Machine

Micro-credential

Industry Partner

Plastics Industry Manufacturers of Australia (PIMA)

Education provider

TAFE NSW

Micro-credential overview

Injection moulding is a common form of plastic parts manufacturing, being reliable, fast, accurate, detailed and suited for mass, repeated production. It is a simple, automated process with operators interacting with the injection moulding machine through, start-up, shut-down, component quality assurance, and minor machinery troubleshooting. This micro-credential will focus on upskilling new and existing operators of injection moulding machines to operate them safely and efficiently.

Upon completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:

  • understand how to read standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data sheets for injection moulding machines
  • know how to start up and shut down an injection moulding machine in accordance with SOPs
  • Understand the temperatures, pressures and durations to use for common injection moulding applications
  • perform quality compliance checks on goods produced by an injection moulding machine
  • understand how to perform maintenance checks on an injection moulding machine during production for a specified production period
  • understand when an issue arises with an injection moulding machine, and how to appropriately escalate.

Enrol in this course

Click here to complete the expression of interest form for the TAFE NSW Operating an Injection Moulding Machine