Plastic Technology

Salient Features of the Course
1. Programme Title Diploma course in Plastic Technology.
2. Entry Qualification Matriculation and as per norms laid down by the AICTE/ State Board of Technical Education (10+)                       
3. Course Duration  3 years
4.  Type of course     Full time     
5.  Pattern of Course Semester system
(Each semester is of 16 weeks and each week has 40 hours of contact for academic work)
6.  Intake of Students   30 students 
The plastic and polymer industry has emerged as a major sector of growth as it fulfills the  demand from a variety of industries such as the transport sector, agricultural, household appliances and goods, packaging, electric and telecommunication sectors  Plastic waste management industry has emerged as a parallel option for work.
Functions 

  • To select the right type of material for processing to make the product.

  • To prepare and characterise plastic material

  • To handle plastic processing machinaries & processes utilised in extrusion & blow moulding.

  • To prepare the design of simple plastic products leading to its developments & manufacturer

  • To test the raw materials and the products during various stages of their manufacture to control the quality.

Main Subjects :Three Year Diploma Curricula 
  • Plastic Technology
  • Mould & Die Design  
  • Polymer Science 
  • Plastic Processing Techniques 
  • Injection Mould  Design 
  • Basic Chemical Engineering
  • Polymer Materials 
  • Additive & Compounding 
  • Fabrication of Moulds 
  • Plastic Mould Design   
  • Testing & Quality  Control 
  • Plastic & Environment
  • extrusion Dies & Design
  • Repair & Maintenance of  Plastic Machines 
Further Education

  • B.E. Polymer Engg./ B.E. Polymer Technology/B. Tech. Polymer Plastic Tech.

  • B. Tech Rubber/B.E. Rubber Tech.

  • B. Tech. (Plastic Tech.)/M. Tech (Plastic Tech.)

  • M. Tech. Polymer Sc.
Employment Opportunities
  • Research &  Development
  • Development and production of plastic materials
  • As plastic / polymer engineers who oversee the production process and develop new products in Plastic Processing industry. 
  • Teaching