50-463-716Fundamentals of Plastics Processing
Course Information
Description
This course provide the injection mold setup person with an examination of plastics properties and structures; explores plastics processing and manufacturing; and reviews material selection and testing, material drying, and polymer heating, flow and solidification. Techniques for troubleshooting processes are introduced.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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Classify plastic polymer properties and structuresAssessment StrategiesClassification ChartCriterialist includes all of the significant items to classifylist is categorized using significant characteristicslist is correctly sorted into the categorieslist is organized and formatted using graphics or headerslist evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spellingcomparison is based on important features or attributescomparison includes the similarities between the itemscomparison includes the differences between the itemscomparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparisoncomparison is neat and presentablecomparison evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
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Investigate the manufacturing perspectives on injection molding and plastic processingAssessment StrategiesPresentation orOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes work on timeapprentice submits work to the instructor for review and approvalwork is completework is accuratework is grammatically correct and error freeanswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readable
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Apply "how industry molds" concepts and principles to plastics processingAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes work on timeapprentice submits work to the instructor for review and approvalwork is completework is accuratework is grammatically correct and error freeanswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readable
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Analyze material selectionAssessment StrategiesPlastics Processing WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Compare material testingAssessment StrategiesPlastics Processing WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Evaluate drying materialsAssessment StrategiesPlastics Processing WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Describe polymer heating and softening the melt molding processesAssessment StrategiesPlastics Processing WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Explain polymer flow molding processesAssessment StrategiesPlastics Processing WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Summarize polymer solidification molding processesAssessment StrategiesPlastics Processing WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Relate plastic injection molding processes to troubleshooting and problem solvingAssessment StrategiesPresentation orTroubleshooting & Problem-Solving "Remedy" ChartCriteriachart includes steps to analyze systems and component parts and interpret the significance, contribution, or impact of each as a part of the wholechart includes checking as a means to verify proper operationchart defines a clear concise authoritative meaning of definitionschart describes, recounts, characterizes, sketches or relates in a narrative form the problem, symptom or conditionchart differentiates as a means to state the difference between or among the item in questionchart explains, clarifies and interprets the "how" and "why" information for possible causes for given conditionschart illustrates or explains and clarifies your response to the problem by presenting a figure, picture, diagram, or concrete examplechart lists the critical steps to inspect systems and components using all five senses as applicablechart summarizes repair steps needed to correct a defective conditionchart summarizes service requirements for continued operationschart troubleshoots faults and analyzes and identifies malfunctionschart lists possible remedies for given problemschart lists safety precautions and PPE requirements for troubleshooting systems, equipment, and components
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Build skills in polymer science and trade work processesAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationCriteriayou select the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]you perform all critical steps in the right orderyou position yourself correctlyyou employ [NAME OF SPECIFIC PROTOCOL, TECHNIQUE, METHODOLOGY, PROCESS]you wear personal protective equipmentyou follow safety proceduresyou verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform ityour explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process