Injection Mold Setup Apprenticeship

Injection Mold Setup (Plastic) Apprenticeship

Program Code: 50-420-1

For more information: www.wctc.edu/injection-mold

Injection mold machine setters handle the setup and operation of equipment to produce parts by injecting materials, such as plastic, into a cavity and turning the molded pieces into usable parts for a variety of industries. Receive high-quality, hands-on classroom instruction that complements on-the-job apprenticeship training critical for success in the industrial trades. 

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0

Build your degree along a career pathway.  Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.

Additional details regarding apprenticeship:

• Obtain further information about apprenticeship programs by visiting the State’s Department of Workforce Development website: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship
• Secure employment as a State of Wisconsin Indentured Apprentice.
• WCTC will send the schedule to the student; application to WCTC is not necessary by the student.

Program Outcomes

1.  Classify the structure and properties of plastics.
2.  Install [and maintain] molds.
3.  Set-up injection molding machines.
4.  Compare plastic processes used in the industry.
5.  Analyze mold design and construction.
6.  Interpret industrial prints and schematics.
7.  Apply mathematics to industrial situations.
8.  Solve problems by troubleshooting equipment components and processes.
9.  Apply automation principles to injection molding & plastics.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.