PLASTIC TECHNOLOGY

Plastic engineering is today a vibrant sector promising much growth potential. The versatility and durability of plastic has made it the most important product of today. It can substitute almost any material used by man including wood, rubber tin, aluminum,still, iron ,brass, bricks, clay, paper ,etc, and it is used in almost every modern industry. The growth of consumerism in the recent times has led to the fourfold growth in the used of plastics.

The profession:
The design ,development, research, training and technical support in the plastic industry is provided by the plastic engineers .The production process is manned by the chemical engineer and polymer technologist .Plastic mould technologist and designer work in the creative sector. Those who have specialise in plastic testing & conversion technology are responsible for reducing pollution ,cause by the plastic usage, recycling & disposal. Management graduates who have the specialized knowledge of plastic are usually recruited as manager in companies selling plastic products.

Job market:
Jobs are available both in the public and private sector, In the public sector plastic technologist can find suitable position in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas , The oil and natural gas commission, Indian institute of petroleum, petrochemical engineering plants. Polymers corporations of different states etc in the private sector companies dealing in the manufacture and marketing of the plastic products offer employments to plastic technologist and designers.

Courses offered at CIPET centers
Course
1.P.G diploma in plastic engineering (PGD-PE)
Qualification
BE/B.TECH/Bsc engg.in(MECH/CHEM/PROD/POLYMER/TOOL ENGG).
Duration
1 YR

Course
2. P.G diploma in plastic processing technology(PGD-PPT)
Qualification
Degree in science with chemistry as subject
Duration
1 yr

Course
3. P.G diploma in plastic testing and conversion technology (PGD-PTCT)
Qualification
Degree in science with chemistry as subject
Duration
1 yr

Course
4.P.G diploma in plastic composite technology (PGD-PCT)
Qualification
Degree in science with chemistry as subject
Duration
1 yr

Course
5. P.G diploma in plastic mould design (PD-PMD)
Qualification
3 years diploma in MECH/PLASTIC TECH/TOOL ENGG/PLASTICS/PRODN TECH/and CIPET DPMT
Duration
1 yr

Course
6.P.G diploma in machine maintainance (PD-MM)
Qualification
3 years diploma in mech/electrical/electronic engg and CIPET DPMT
Duration
1 yr

Course
7.Diploma in plastic mould technology (DPMT)
Qualification
xth standered with Maths,english,science
Duration
3 years

Course
8.diploma in plastic mould making technicians (DPMM-T)
Qualification
ITT trade certificate in turning /fitting/and machinist
Duration
2 yrs

Degree and P.G courses offered
Course
1.BE/B tech in plastic technology
Qualification
10+2 with science
Duration
3 to 4 years

Course
ME/M.TECH in plastic technology
Qualification
B.tech/B.E in chemical/plastics and rubber 
technology/mechanical/textiles/m sc chemistry/physics+vlid GATE score
Duration
1 and half yr to 2 yr

Future prospects:
Petrochemical is high priority sector and the industry has enormous growth prospects. Those with the requisite expertise in this field can reap rich dividends in the future.