Pre-requisites:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate existing knowledge levels through either passing the EXT2 end of course assessment or having achieved an NVQ Level 2 or having completed our pre-course questionnaire and achieved a score of 70% or above.

Aim of the course:

To provide delegates with an in-depth knowledge of the extrusion process in order to competently and safely set up machines to achieve specified product quality levels and output rates.

Who should attend:

Specifically designed to address the needs of people requiring high-level skills in configuring and optimising the extrusion manufacturing process. In particular:

• Setters
• Process Engineers
• Technicians and Multi-Skilled Engineers

Objectives of the course:

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

• Demonstrate an understanding of current safety legislation for the extrusion process and the use of safe working practices
• Describe the construction and operation on an extrusion machine, stating the function of component parts and process parameters
• Demonstrate an understanding of forming die, sizing tool and calibration equipment designs
• Describe the structure and properties of plastics materials and their interactions with the extruder
• Identify relevant control and quality monitoring equipment and describe its usage
• Set up and run an extrusion line from a zero base situation
• Undertake machine condition setting in a logical and systematic manner
• Recognise common product faults and introduce appropriate rectification adjustments
• Simulate a full product trial and maximise product quality and output rates
• Shut-down an extrusion line in a safe and efficient manner

Individual candidate knowledge levels are assessed at the end of the training programme and a management report is provided to help identify further training requirements or career progression possibilities. This is a PTL assessment of knowledge for the extrusion process but candidates can then progress towards achievement of their City & Guilds award by successfully completing further knowledge and practical assessments.

Duration:

5 days.
Monday - Thursday (9.00am – 4.30pm)
and Friday (9.00am - 4.00pm)

Qualification:

Polymer Processing Certificate Part 3
Material covered has been aligned to the content of an NVQ at Level 3 and can be used as underpinning knowledge towards achieving the award, if so desired.

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