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Qualification Title National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (Plastics Engineering) (Level 4) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch-Blow Moulding, and Rotational Moulding
Qualification Type National Certificate
Level 4
Credits 311 - 345
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology » Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology
Strategic Purpose Statement
The National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (Plastics Engineering) (Level 4) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch-Blow Moulding, and Rotational Moulding [Ref: 1407] is a technical qualification in the plastics industry. It is designed for people who intend to become engineering and maintenance specialists in the plastics industry. Holders of this certificate are able to undertake a wide range of activities related to the maintenance and overhaul of plastics processing and associated equipment, without supervision. They also possess significant diagnostic, machining, and equipment installation skills.

The qualification comprises compulsory standards selected to provide substantial mechanical engineering skills and knowledge supplemented by elective strands designed to give a thorough grounding in the manufacturing technology of one sector of the plastics industry.

People who have met the requirements of this qualification are encouraged to undertake further training. This could be towards the National Certificates in Plastics Processing Technology (Technical) (Level 3 and Level 4) [Ref: 0395 and 0396] for which some standards are common, and for which this qualification will also allow them to fully cross-credit standards for the prerequisite qualification for the National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Technical) (Level 3) [Ref: 0395]. Other alternatives include further study in maintenance and diagnostics. Significant cross-crediting is available to certificate holders wishing to undertake the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) with strands in Fitting and Machining, General Engineering, Machining, Maintenance Engineering, Toolmaking, and Electricity Supply [Ref: 1262], which in turn leads to the National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5) [Ref: 0718]. These qualifications provide higher level engineering skills and generic management skills.

For those wishing to move directly into first line management, certificate holders may consider either the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 3) [Ref: 0743] or the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 0649].
Entry Requirements Not available
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 1407
Status Discontinued
Created August 2008
Next Review December 2013
Discontinued December 2019

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