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.

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