Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

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Last Updated:	6/13/06

Technical Certificate of Credit

o State Standard þ Institutionally Developed College: West Georgia Technical College
	Program Name:	Extrusion Specialist
	Major Code:	EXP1
	CIP Code:	480503
	PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	930 - Plastics Technology
	Curriculum Program Specialist:	Larry Roberson

Program Description

The Extrusion Specialist technical certificate of credit program is designed to prepare individuals for entry level employment in the extrusion processing area of the plastics industry. Students in the program develop skills in plastics extrusion processing, quality control, and industrial safety. Graduates of the program are qualified as extrusion specialists in a variety of plastics processing industries. The certificate may be applied to the continued study in the Plastics Technology degree program.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	2	1	0	3	2	Standard
PLT 101	Introduction to plastics	3	0	0	3	3	Institutionally Developed
PLT 110	Extrusion I	0+	0+	0+	5+	5	Institutionally Developed
PLT 119	Extrusion II	0+	0+	0+	5+	5	Institutionally Developed
QCT 114	Statistical Process Control	3	0	0	3	3	Institutionally Developed
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		8+	1+	0+	19+	18

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		ASSET
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	0
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		No
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Posted: 06/14/06