Mechanical Technology A.A.S. with Plastics Technology Option

Campus Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

Mechanical Technology A.A.S. with Plastics Technology Option is a program taught at Cayuga County Community College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Mechanical Technology A.A.S. with Plastics Technology Option is designed to prepare students for work in the plastics and polymer conversion industries, including roles such as mold technician or process technician. Students build skills in mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, set up and operate injection molding and other equipment, and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for plastics applications.

The program includes coursework in machine tools, fundamentals of plastics technology, plastics technology for injection molding and blow molding, tool design, fluid systems design, solid modeling, and quality assurance. Students also complete Applied Statics and Strength of Materials, an electronics elective, and a Plastics Technology Capstone, along with required general education courses and English and math options.

Modules

  • Freshman English I
  • Intermediate Algebra (or higher)
  • Manufacturing Materials and Processes
  • Machine Tools I
  • Fundamentals of Plastics Technology
  • Freshman English II
  • Technical Writing
  • Applied Mathematics for Technologists
  • College Algebra & Trigonometry (or higher)
  • Plastics Technology: Injection Molding
  • Solid Modeling
  • Quality Assurance

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Mechanical Technology A.A.S. with Plastics Technology Option at Cayuga County Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Cayuga County Community College.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Cayuga County Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Mechanical Technology A.A.S. with Plastics Technology Option.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Mold Technicians
  • Process Setup Technicians
  • Engineering Technicians in the plastics manufacturing industry

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.