Please Note: The Plastic Technology program is on hold pending inactivation. Students interested in this program should speak with Academic Advising at 734-462-4429 or email eadvise@schoolcraft.edu.
If you are interested in exploring additional manufacturing & engineering technology programs, please visit our Manufacturing & Engineering Pathway catalog page.
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Schoolcraft College Program # CRT.00340
The Plastic Technology skills certificate introduces the student to the various processing techniques used to produce a finished plastic part. The student will also come away with knowledge of the different plastic materials most commonly used today. The program also includes an overview of the various quality improvement programs with an emphasis on teamwork and an overview of metal machining. This program will provide the student with the basic skills for employment at the entry level in the plastics industry.
Protective shop clothing and eye protection supplies required for the program will be purchased by the student.
Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for a certificate of program completion. All program required courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.