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Pre-requisites:

Candidates should have been employed within a blown film environment for a period of no less than 3 months and have some knowledge of the process requirements or they should have completed our pre-course questionnaire and achieved a score of 25% or above.

Aim of the course:

This course is designed to introduce candidates to the fundamental principles associated with running a blown film line and its downstream equipment and is appropriate to an NVQ Level 2 standard of performance. The course is a blend of theory and practical application sessions to provide a basic understanding of the blown film process and associated working practices.

Who should attend:

  • Operators who could then assist with routine start-up & shut-down
  • Production and Product Design or Development Engineers
  • Logistics and Procurement staff
  • Toolroom and Maintenance personnel

     

    Objectives of the course:

    On completion of the course the delegates will be able to:

  • Identify process hazards, state safety requirements and apply safe working practices
  • Start-up and shut-down a blown film machine safely and efficiently
  • Detail the basic construction, control and operation of a blown film machine
  • Identify relevant ancillary equipment and describe its usage
  • Describe common die construction principles and simple maintenance procedures
  • Describe the nature of plastic materials and list common types and grades
  • List common blown film problems and suggest remedial actions
  • State common quality systems, techniques and quality requirements associated with the blown film process

     

    Individual candidate knowledge levels are assessed both pre and post course attendance, after which a management report is provided to help identify any further training requirements or career progression possibilities.

    Duration:

    4 days. (9.00am – 4.30pm)

    Qualification:

    Polymer Processing Certificate Part 2.
    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.

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