This 4-day programme focuses on techniques used to understand and map the injection moulding process, reducing moulding inconsistency by understanding its causes and effects. A strong emphasis is placed on giving participants the practical skills to apply both SPC and troubleshooting techniques

On successful completion of the course, trainees will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Injection Moulding (5N3037)

This is an intense 4-day programme which covers in detail all aspects of injection moulding – both theory and practice. Training takes place at our well-equipped training facility in Athlone. No prior knowledge or experience of Injection moulding is assumed. On successful completion of the course, trainees will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Injection Moulding (5N3035)

In order to enrol on this course, candidates must have already completed Injection Moulding Module 3.

Module 4 involves both theory and practical sessions.

The practical sessions comprise 65-70% of the entire module and the knowledge given during the theory session.

This injection moulding process and moulding cycle are covered in detail with each element broken down and thoroughly investigated.

There are also discussions and information on process capability assessment of a moulding process.

This injection moulding course focuses on the polymer engineering and processing principles related to achieving the optimum injection moulding process.

Astrong emphasis is placed on giving the practical skills to achieve optimum performance but supported by engineering principles. There will be some home study to reinforce the principles applied throughout the course.

Amajor benefit of the course is the restriction in numbers to ensure hands-on experience, and we also cover a lot of theory informally during the practical sessions.

Where possible we restrict Injection Moulding course numbers to just six places using up to four machines.

This module is a must for those companies wishing to improve moulding efficiency, processing performance, effective mould tool procurement and OEE enhancement.

Safety shoes are needed for this course.

We can deliver a shorter tailored programme at our centre in Athlone for you/ or on-site if you have injection moulding capability there.

Recommended follow on course:
Hot Runner Module to enhance knowledge of the interaction of the moulding process and the performance of the hot runner system to achieve optimum moulding performance.

Unique to First Polymer Training Skilinet, this customised course been designed as step 5 within our Injection Moulding Progression Pathway.

This 4-day programme focuses heavily on troubleshooting. It is suitable for operators, team-leaders, tool setters, technicians and engineers with at least a few months moulding experience, or those who have completed the Module 1 course or equivalent.

On successful completion of the course, trainees will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Injection Moulding (5N3036)

Programme overview

This course will incorporate polymer processing (injection moulding and extrusion), materials, design and validation over 10 days as follows:

Week 1: 11 - 15 May 2026: Extrusion, Materials and Validation, delivered by Padraic Lunn, Peter Cracknell and Dr TP Lowry.

Week 2: 18 - 22 May 2026: Injection Moulding Process Technology delivered by Stephen O'Leary.

The programme also includes a suitable post course paid work placement, subject to availability and 1 to 1 career coaching and interview preparation.

The course is 100% funded, so it is free to attend for eligible applicants. All course materials, lunches and refreshments are provided for the duration of the programme. Candidates must be unemployed at commencement of the programme and available to attend in person each day from 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Programme overview

This course is run over 2 morning webinars, each of 3 hours duration with short breaks (9.30am to 1pm).

This 6-hour training program is designed for new injection moulding industry employees and others who wish to understand the injection moulding process. The course will caver the mast important aspects of injection moulding and give an overview of plastic materials, the injection mould and basic part design guidelines to allow participants the understanding to communicate effectively with other moulding technical staff.

Unique to First Polymer Training Skillnet, this customised course been designed as step 1 within our Injection Moulding Progression Pathway.

Programme overview

This course is designed for QA Engineers who have not had previous formal moulding training. Attendees be given a thorough introduction to the injection moulding cycle, a short overview of plastic materials from a moulding and mould design point of view, and a detailed overview of troubleshooting. Understand the parameters that make up the moulding cycle, troubleshooting moulding defects and reviewing quality/ defect issues. Practical sessions will be delivered using an injection moulding simulator. The course will also cover the techniques to complete a full scientific injection moulding (SIM) study. 3 x one-hour sessions from 9.30 pm to 1 pm with short breaks between each session. 9 hours in total over 3 weeks.