Plastics Engineering Technology

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Program Description

Plastics are everywhere! The toothbrush you'll use today, cell phones, computers, CDs and DVDs, and medical device applications to prolong life on earth. Plastics make virtually every product we use to make our lives easier, safer, and better. Plastics are lightweight, durable, and versatile. Bioplastics and new product developments are also becoming high in demand for the future. Many plastics are being recycled every day.

So what are you waiting for? You can get a head start on your career in Plastics Manufacturing Technology right now.

Hennepin Technical College's Diploma in Plastics Manufacturing Technology is about both science and technology. Prepared students will understand the knowledge and skills in plastics material composition and behavior, apply the "four plastics variables" used in problem solving, set-up and operate molding processes and automation equipment, and practice quality principals used in the Plastics manufacturing industry.

For the plastics industry to grow and prosper, it will depend upon competent technicians whose education focuses on this discipline. The program will be offered on campus to capitalize on Hennepin Tech's extensively equipped laboratory facilities.

The curriculum strives to produce a specialization in Plastics Manufacturing Technology and provides an appropriate mixture of theoretical and practical instruction. Plastics Manufacturing Technician graduates are well-positioned for advancement as well as long-term employment.

Program Information

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• Accreditation & Affiliations
• Awards & Certifications
• Faculty

Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall or Spring
Campus: Brooklyn Park

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Skills Required

The Plastics Engineering Technology does not have any special requirements to enroll. See the Admissions office for the regular application process and steps to enroll.

Articulations

For a complete list of current articulation agreements, visit the  Minnesota Transfer website.

Industry Partners

We rely on our industry advisory committee to keep the program current with industry needs and trends. Members are business owners, industry representatives, and Hennepin Tech graduates.

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
Plastics Engineering Technology	Diploma	Brooklyn Park	PDF	Yes
Extrusion	Certificate	Brooklyn Park	PDF	Yes
Injection Molding	Certificate	Brooklyn Park	PDF	Yes
Medical Device	Certificate	Brooklyn Park	PDF	Yes

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

Eric Bakke
Phone: 763-488-2631
Email: Eric.Bakke@HennepinTech.edu