Plastic engineering
On completion of this course, you will be able to perform quality control on various products, characterize polymers, design plastic objects, do three-dimensional modelling and design production tooling. You will learn various processes for transforming materials into finished products.
About the program
This program, previously indexed as Code 241.12, was updated to 241.B0 in 2016.
Polymers are an increasingly popular choice for many manufacturers and can now be found in thousands of products we use every day.
Plastics Engineering Technicians are trained to perform technical tasks in a specialized area of plastics processing (thermoplastics, thermosetting, elastomers). Tasks are numerous and vary depending on the particular department they work for (production, design office or testing and trails).
These technicians often work in small or medium-sized processing companies where technical staff is limited and they received solely on-the-job training. Some of these companies are very specialized in terms of their products, procedures or materials while others are more general. Students are capable of performing the majority of the technical tasks common to these industries based on the training they receive. They can handle a wide range of responsibilities under the supervision of an engineer in larger facilities or work without supervision in the case of smaller companies.
After acquiring a few years’ experience, and based on their specific interests, they can then be promoted to an executive role in the design office. They can also advance through ongoing training and personal development.
Government research centres are a source of growing employment opportunities in Quebec.
Polymers are an increasingly popular choice for many manufacturers and can now be found in thousands of products we use every day.
Plastics Engineering Technicians are trained to perform technical tasks in a specialized area of plastics processing (thermoplastics, thermosetting, elastomers). Tasks are numerous and vary depending on the particular department they work for (production, design office or testing and trails).
These technicians often work in small or medium-sized processing companies where technical staff is limited and they received solely on-the-job training. Some of these companies are very specialized in terms of their products, procedures or materials while others are more general. Students are capable of performing the majority of the technical tasks common to these industries based on the training they receive. They can handle a wide range of responsibilities under the supervision of an engineer in larger facilities or work without supervision in the case of smaller companies.
After acquiring a few years’ experience, and based on their specific interests, they can then be promoted to an executive role in the design office. They can also advance through ongoing training and personal development.
Government research centres are a source of growing employment opportunities in Quebec.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
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3 years
Technical Program