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Basic Molding

Southern Union State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Short-term certificate in basic plastic molding. Covers plastic materials and processes, basic molding techniques, and equipment operation.

Credits

9 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Plastic materials and processes, basic molding techniques, and equipment operation
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4072.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Basic precision measuring instruments — identify and use under direct supervision to check surface dimensions of cast or molded parts against specification sheets.
  • Automatic molding machine operation — observe under close guidance to detect obvious jams or product defects on a production floor.
  • Metal or plastic casting machine startup procedures — follow step-by-step written instructions with a supervisor present during initial on-the-job training.
  • Machine valves and dials — adjust pressure, temperature, and feed rate settings as directed by a lead operator on a single assigned machine.
  • Work orders and basic blueprints — read and interpret with guidance to identify required temperatures, cycle times, and material sequences for a production run.
  • Meters and gauges — monitor and record temperature and pressure readings at scheduled intervals using a provided log sheet.
  • Water cooling hoses — connect to die cooling ports using hand tools under direct supervision following a standard safety checklist.
  • Dies and mold components — remove from machines at the end of a production run following lock-out/tag-out procedures with trainer oversight.
  • Defective parts — recognize and segregate from conforming product using visual inspection criteria provided on a quality reference card.
  • Workplace safety rules and machine guarding requirements — follow consistently during all assigned tasks in a molding or casting production cell.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
35%
Placement Rate
87%