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Plastics Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

PFN4-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

PFN4-02-04

Program Numbering

PFN4-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

PFN4-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

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.

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

18 Credit Hours

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

ENG 101

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

[P] **

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 104

Geometry and Trigonometry

[P] Grade of C or better in MAT 103

5  

0

0

5

5

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

108 Credit Hours

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] program admission

1

4

0

5

3

MCH 101

Introduction to Machine Tool

[P] Provisional admission

2

8

0

10

6

MCH 102

Blueprint Reading for Machine Tool

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

MCH 107

Characteristics of Metals/Heat Treatment I

[P] Provisional admission

3

2

0

5

4

MCH 109

Lathe Operations I

[P] Provisional admission

4

6

0

10

7

MCH 112

Surface Grinder Operations

[P] Provisional admission

2

8

0

10

6

MCH 114

Blueprint Reading II

[P/C] MCH 104

5

0

0

5

5

MCH 115

Mill Operations I

[P] Provisional admission

4

6

0

10

7

MCH 116

Mill Operations II

[P] Provisional admission

2

8

0

10

6

MCH 118

Computer/CNC Literacy

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

MCA 230

Mold Design I

[P/C] Basic four-quarter Machine Tool Technology curriculum, MCA 226, MCA 233

5

0

0

5

5

MCA 231

Mold Design II

[P/C] MCA 230, MCA 233, MCA 235

5

0

0

5

5

MCA 232

Plastics Theory

[P] Program admission

5

0

0

5

5

MCA 233

Mold Construction I

[C] MCA 230, MCA 232

0

4

6

10

4

MCA 235

Mold Construction II

[P/C] MCA 230, MCA 231, MCA 233

0

4

9

13

5

MCA 240

Lathe Operations O. B. I.

[P] MCH 109

0

0

15

15

5

MCA 245

Mill Operations O. B. I.

[P] MCH 116

0

0

15

15

5

MCA 247

Mold Construction/Repair O. B. I.

[P] MCA 235

0

0

15

15

5

MCA 242

Advanced Lathe Operations O. B. I.

[P] MCA 240

0

0

15

15

5

MCA 246

Advanced Mill Operations O. B. I.

[P] MCA 245

0

0

15

15

5

MCA 249

CNC Operations O. B. I.

[P] MCH 118

0

0

15

15

5

 

 

 

*

[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

**

[P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

 

Program Final Exit Point

Plastics Technology, Diploma

126 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Plastics Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and/or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

APPENDIX B

General Information

Plastics Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for the Plastics Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization.  Technical colleges may implement the Plastics Technology, Diploma program by using the sequence listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

MCH 101

Introduction to Machine Tool

2

8

0

10

6

TOTAL

12

8

0

20

16

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MAT 104

Geometry and Trigonometry

5      

0

0

5

5

MCH 102

Blueprint Reading for Machine Tool

5

0

0

5

5

MCH 107

Characteristics of Metals/Heat Treatment I

3

2

0

5

4

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

TOTAL

14

6

0

20

17

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MCH 109

Lathe Operations I

4

6

0

10

7

MCH 114

Blueprint Reading II

5

0

0

5

5

MCH 115

Mill Operations I

4

6

0

10

7

TOTAL

13

12

0

25

19

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MCH 116

Mill Operations II

2

8

0

10

6

MCA 232

Plastics Theory

5

0

0

5

5

MCA 240

Lathe Operations O. B. I.

0

0

15

15

5

TOTAL

7

8

15

30

16

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MCH 112

Surface Grinder Operations

2

8

0

10

6

MCH 118

Computer/CNC Literacy

5

0

0

5

5

MCA 245

Mill Operations O. B. I.

0

0

15

15

5

TOTAL

7

8

15

30

16

Sixth Quarter             Specialization Area:  Advanced General Machinist

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MCA 230

Mold Design I

5

0

0

5

5

MCA 233

Mold Construction I

0

4

6

10

4

MCA 242

Advanced Lathe Operations O. B. I.

0

0

15

15

5

TOTAL

5

4

21

30

14

Seventh Quarter       

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MCA 231

Mold Design II

5

0

0

5

5

MCA 235

Mold Construction II

0

4

9

13

5

MCA 246

Advanced Mill Operations O. B. I.

0

0

15

15

5

TOTAL

5

4

24

33

15

Eight Quarter              

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MCA 247

Mold Construction/Repair O. B. I.

0

0

15

15

5

MCA 249

CNC Operations O. B. I.

0

0

15

15

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

TOTAL

3

0

30

33

13

 

APPENDIX C

Plastics Technology, Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List

     

Not Available

 

Updated: 09/28/04