Polymer processing — working with rubbers and plastics — is an interesting area of manufacturing and production that offers a range of job roles including extrusion, moulding and fabrication.
This course covers how to interpret technical drawings and specifications, set up equipment and prepare for production, and organise on site work. You'll also learn problem solving skills. It applies to the production of a wide range of polymer products and components that may be made from a wide range of natural and synthetic polymers covering thermoplastics as well as thermosetting polymers. You may work on long production runs of standard products, short runs, or ‘one offs’ of specialised products or components.
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Conveyor belt systems keep a business's operations running smoothly
The course is designed for anyone pursuing a career in conveyor belt maintenance and repair.
You'll cover the production of a wide range of polymer products and components ranging from consumer items to parts to be included in other commercial, industrial or consumer products. Products may be made from natural and synthetic polymers, including thermoplastics as well as thermosetting polymers. Production may be long runs of standard products, short runs or 'one offs' of specialised products.
You'll learn in our brand-new facility with access to high-tech belt splicing equipment and accessories and theory is integrated with relevant practical workplace task simulations.
Qualified belt splicer service technicians may find work in a wide variety of industries including mining, manufacture, agriculture and transport.
The Certificate III in Polymer Processing is an apprenticeship, please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
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This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
QPTS delivers the apprenticeship PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Conveyor Belt Maintenance and Repair). Training can be delivered on site at your organisation or in our purpose built training facility in Welshpool. You have the flexibility to select the units that are relevant to your organisation with the guidance of our experienced staff. Our trainers have a wealth of knowledge, experience and respect in the industry , who are ready to upskill your employees. Call today on 1800 549 778 for more information on how QPTS can upskill the next generation of belt splicers.
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