Variant of CIP 2011 - Primary groupings

• 08 - Architecture, engineering, and related technologies
• 15. - Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields
• 15.06 - Industrial production technologies/technicians

15.0607 - Plastics and polymer engineering technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using industrial polymers. These programs include courses in the principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization and plastic manufacturing processes and equipment, design and operational testing procedures, equipment maintenance and repair procedures, safety procedures, applications to specific products, and report preparation.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • plastics engineering technician
  • plastics engineering technology
  • plastics processing technology
  • plastics technician
  • plastics technology
  • polymer engineering technology
  • polymer processing technology

• Exclusion(s)

  • petrochemical engineering(14.2501)
  • petroleum engineering technology(15.0903)
  • petrology(40.0606)
  • plastic arts(50.0702)
  • plastics engineering(14.3201)
  • polymer chemistry(40.0507)