Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology Certificate

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Academic Program Code: 945

The Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology certificate program is designed to prepare graduates for employment as operators, molding technicians, material handlers, or mold setters in the field of injection molding. The program also provides entry level skills for employment related to the processes of extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming. Students will take a combination of lecture and laboratory courses from instructors who have experience in the plastics industry. All credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences in Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology.

Program Courses

MN 219 - Survey of Polymer Technology Credit Hours: 3
MN 220 - Basic Plastics Processing Credit Hours: 4

Program Elective Courses

Select a minimum of nine (9) credit hours from the following courses.

DR 241 - Mold Design Theory Credit Hours: 3
EG 110 - Industrial Graphics with CAD Credit Hours: 3
MN 100 - Manufacturing Principles Credit Hours: 2
MN 102 - Lean Manufacturing Principles Credit Hours: 2
MN 165 - Plastics Testing Credit Hours: 4
MN 217 - Hydraulics Credit Hours: 4
MN 223 - Injection Molding Theory Credit Hours: 3
MN 242 - Applied Injection Molding Credit Hours: 4
MN 244 - Advanced Plastics Process Credit Hours: 4
MN 249 - Statistical Process Control Credit Hours: 3
TE 103 - Intermediate Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
TE 282 - Manufacturing & Technology Internship Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Grand Rapids Community College has been committed to creating an educated workforce by offering occupational programs that lead to gainful employment. We invite you to learn the job outlook for the Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology Certificate program, our completion rates, and financial cost associated with completion.

Transfer Notes

Some classes are transferable into Ferris State University’s four-year Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology degree and Manufacturing Engineering degree. Students interested in transferring to FSU should see their faculty advisor for specific information.