Plastics Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

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ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: PFN4-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Plastics Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Plastics Technology profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Plastics Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Plastics Technology, Diploma program are:

1. attainment of 16 years of age;

2. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

3. completion of application and related procedures.

              

Admission of transfer students to the Plastics Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

Standard Number: PFN4-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Plastics Technology,  Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Plastics Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Plastics Technology, Diploma program are:

a)   attainment of 16 years of age;

b)   achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores, or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c)    completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Plastics Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  PFN4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of PFN4 and a CIP Code of 15.0607 are applied to the Plastics Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code PFN4 and CIP Code 15.0607 to the diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: PFN4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Plastics Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code PFN4 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Plastics Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of PFN4, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Plastics Technology, Diploma

Program Description

 

The Plastics Technology program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in the plastics industry.  Knowledge will be gained in the area of plastics (polymer) materials and processing techniques commonly used in conjunction with these materials.  A graduate in Plastics Technology will have a working knowledge of polymeric materials and processing techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, vacuum forming, injection blow molding, and extrusion blow molding.