Plastics Program

Plastics

Program Number: 10-619-1

• Two-year Associate Degree program
• Manufacturing Program Cluster
• Center for Construction, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship and Transportation
• Program offered at the following campuses:
  • Portage
• For information call: (608) 246-6102 or 1-800-322-6282 ext 6102

About the Program

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Plastics Technology prepares students to function in a variety of roles in the plastics industry, the fourth largest industry in Wisconsin. Graduates will be able to perform set-up operations, first piece and ongoing inspections, mold change-over, production start-up, materials evaluation, SPC charting, troubleshooting, etc. The program prepares individuals for positions with the skills needed for upward mobility, as well as enabling incumbent workers to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities. This program is offered in its entirety at the MATC– Portage Campus. Selected technical and all general education courses may be taken at Truax Campus in Madison.

Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.

Requirements for Graduation

70 credits with a GPA of 2.0 or above. Average of 2.0 or above for specific occupational courses.

Career Potential

• Plastics Technician