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Polymer technicians

  • 27-08-2013 11:40am
    #1
    joeperry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 527 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I applied to do a part-time springboard course in polymer technology. Does anyone here know anything about this kind of work. Apparently there is/or will be a shortage of people to fill these positions and theres also the option of further study.


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  • #2
    tommyboru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭tommyboru


    Hi,
    I work in the polymer industry as a shift leader. I did a PhD in mechanical engineering and got fed up with R&D (slow) and left it to pursue manufacturing management (fast).

    To say there is going to be a shortage of plastics technicians is an understatement. The industry is crying out for people who have skills, knowledge and experience in polymer processing. It is easier for a Plastics Technician to get a visa to the US or Australia than a PhD Engineer.

    The trouble is getting the experience is difficult.

    I would advise you that the best way you can acquire the experience is 'on the machines'. You should phone a few companies first to see if you can get machine time before you do the course. You need to talk to the industry. It would be better to pursue an apprenticeship rather than an academic course.


  • #3
    joeperry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 527 ✭✭✭joeperry


    Hi Tommy thank you for replying. I'm an electrician and this is a part-time course for upskilling trades people. At the end of the course there is a 6 month internship. I don't know what to do as i have been accepted on to an Instrumentation course and the Polymer technology course. I can't do both.

    Here are the modules for the polymer course,

    1. CIM and Automation Technology 201
    2. CIM and Automation Technology 202
    3. Introduction to Engineering Mathematics
    4. Plastics Materials, Processing & Testing
    5. Plastics Materials Selection

    https://www.springboardcourses.ie/Certificate-in-Polymer-Technology-(SPA)/Engineering-Manufacturing-and-Construction/Manufacturing-and-processing/Combined-manufacturing-and-processing/ViewItem.aspx?ItemTypeID=2&ItemID=1748


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