Plastics Industry Toolmaker Apprentice
This is a metals industry-based qualification which is specially customised for toolmakers who service the plastic moulding industry or work in the toolroom of a plastic moulding company. Certificate III in Engineering, Mechanical (Toolmaking) from the Nationally endorsed training package will be awarded on successful completion (MEM30205).
If the Apprentice already has some skills in the industry, the PARTEC Institute can assess these, so that apprenticeship time is reduced. Existing workers without a Trade Qualification and of any age may also be eligible for this Apprenticeship (Conditions Apply).
Apprenticeship Program
Stage 1 - Basic Trade Skills
- Basic metrology
- Lathe operations (Manual)
- Milling operations (Manual)
- Grinding operations (Manual)
- Interpretation of technical drawings
- Introduction to CAD & CAM (CNC)
Plastic Industry Applications
- Basic Plastics Industry Moulds
Stage 2 - Intermediate Trade Skills
- Lathe operations (CNC)
- Milling operations (CNC)
- Polishing operations
- Drawing on screen (CAD)
- EDM machining
- Job management for CAM work
Plastic Industry Applications
- Designing plastics industry moulds
Stage 3 - Trade Skills
- Machining and assembling complex moulds
- Heat treatment theory
- New and emerging technologies
- Advanced CNC systems
- Mould Maintenance
Plastic Industry Applications
- Design considerations for Plastic Parts
Essential Workplace Knowledge and Skills
- Communication
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Working in a Team
- Hand and Power Tools
- Quality Control (Q.C.)
- Task Planning
- Mechanical Trade Maths
- Planning and Estimating (Quotes)
- Mentoring and Training Apprentices
“Queensland Government Subsidy” means subsidy from the Department of Education and Training.