OverviewAbout this course
Advance your polymer technology skills for the essential manufacturing, plastics, and robotics industries and gain practical production and client communication skills valued in polymer technician roles.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Produce a range of domestic, commercial and industrial polymer products
Make knives, spoons, cups, golf tees etc
Test plastics and polymer materials in a laboratory
Program computer control machinery
Collate and communicate data to peers, clients and stakeholders
Understand general polymer processes and manufacturing principles
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Specialist skills that will enable you to find employment in the polymer manufacturing industry
The ability to have a secure job in an essential industry
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship
This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in plant, process and manufacturing
A curiosity about the design process
The ability to follow verbal and written instructions and operating procedures
Collaboration and independent work skills
Foundational computer skills for programming computer control machinery
Maths skills at Year 11 high school level
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Plastics Technician
Plastics Technicians set up, adjust, repair and troubleshoot machines which manufacture plastics products.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
74%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
40 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
47 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,350
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
42 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
0% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: die setter, polymer technician and troubleshooter.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate IV in Polymer Technology does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate IV in Polymer Technology does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate IV in Polymer Technology does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Polymer Technology qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 28 units of competency, including 1 core and 27 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply quality standardsMSS402051
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