Certificate Program in Plastics Technology

Undergraduate Certificate
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FALL 2021 UPDATE: THIS CERTIFICATE IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD. APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
For information regarding the partnership between Fitchburg State University and the Nypro Learning Institute, contact the Extended Campus Office at extended@fitchburgstate.edu or 978.665.3794.

Earn a certificate in Plastics Technology in cooperation with Jabil Molding Institute, a world-class leader in injection molding.

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What will I do?
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Industrial Electrical Maintenance
  • Mold Design
  • Hydraulics/Pneumatics 
  • Injection Molding 
  • Principles of Supervision
  • Polymeric Materials, Design, and Application
  • Statistical Process Control 

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Certificate Overview

The university offers a 24 credit certificate program in Plastics Technology in cooperation with Jabil Healthcare.  The Jabil Molding Institute, located in Clinton, Massachusetts, is a world-class leader in injection molding training. The program is open both to Jabil Healthcare employees and to any other student desiring to learn about injection molding and the manufacturing process involving conversion of raw material into finished parts and products. Course instructors, approved by Fitchburg State University, have extensive backgrounds in the plastics industry.

All courses are completed online using our Blackboard Online Course Management System. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to earn the certificate.

For information regarding the partnership between Fitchburg State University and the Jabil Molding Institute, contact the Extended Campus Office at extended@fitchburgstate.edu or 978.665.3794.

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Curriculum and Other Information

Jabil Healthcare is in the process of updating the program. Please email the Extended Campus Office at extended@fitchburgstate.edu for details.

Fitchburg State Tuition: $261
Jabil fee: $754
Total: $1,015 per course
*ALL course payments are made directly to Jabil Molding Institute (includes both the Jabil and Fitchburg State tuition and fees).

Please contact Jabil Molding Institute regarding payment for courses by emailing nyprolearninginstitute@nypro.com or by visiting the Jabil website.

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