Plastic and Rubber Course Dates
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Understanding and Working with Plastics
| Course | Format | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Plastics Technology | Online | 7 Sep - 5 Oct, 9 Nov - 7 Dec | — |
| Introduction to Plastics Technology | In-person | 7 Oct - 8 Oct | UK |
| Exploring Extrusion | In-person | 16 Sep - 17 Sep | UK |
| Plastics Injection Moulding Technology | In-person | 21 Oct - 22 Oct | UK |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | Online | 7 Sep - 5 Oct, 9 Nov - 7 Dec | — |
| Understanding Polymer Durability in Critical Applications | In-person | 29 Oct | UK |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Plastic Components | Online | 20 Jul - 17 Aug, 14 Sep - 12 Oct | — |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Plastic Components | In-person | 24 Sep | UK |
| Introduction to Polyurethanes | Online | 31 Aug - 28 Sep, 9 Nov - 7 Dec | — |
| Introduction to Polyurethanes | In-person | 14 Oct - 15 Oct | UK |
| A Practitioner's Approach to Polyurethanes | In-Person | 18 Nov - 19 Nov | UK |
Understanding and Working with Rubbers and Elastomers
| Course | Format | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Rubber Technology | Online | 20 Jul - 17 Aug, 28 Sep - 26 Oct | — |
| Introduction to Rubber Technology | In-person | 15 Jul - 16 Jul, 11 Nov - 12 Nov | UK |
| Foundations in Rubber Materials | Online | 19 Oct - 16 Nov | — |
| Foundations in Rubber Materials | In-person | 28 May 2026 | UK |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | Online | 31 Aug - 28 Sep | — |
| Introduction to Silicone Elastomers | In-person | 10 Sep | UK |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Rubber Components | Online | 20 Jul - 17 Aug, 29 Oct - 23 Nov | — |
| Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Rubber Components | In-person | 3 Sep | UK |
| Sealing with Elastomers | Online | 31 Aug - 28 Sep | — |
| Sealing with Elastomers | In-person | 9 Sep | UK |
Understanding Sustainability and Recycling Challenges
| Course | Format | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact | Online | 31 Aug - 28 Sep, 9 Nov - 7 Dec | — |
| Recycling Plastics and Managing their Environmental Impact | In-person | 26 Nov | UK |
| Introduction to Sustainability | Online | 6 Jul - 3 Aug, 7 Sep - 5 Oct, 9 Nov - 7 Dec | — |
| Introduction to Sustainability | In-person | 22 Jul - 23 Jul, 28 Oct - 29 Oct | UK |
| Waste to Resource: Circular Strategies for Plastics and Rubbers | In-person | 23 Nov - 24 Nov | UK |
Understanding Regulations and Applications
| Course | Format | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials, Products, Regulations and Testing | Online | 31 Aug - 28 Sep, 9 Nov - 7 Dec | — |
| Introduction to Food Contact Materials, Products, Regulations and Testing | In-person | 4 Nov - 5 Nov | UK |
| Introduction to Plastics and Rubber in Medical Devices | Online | 6 Jul - 3 Aug, 7 Sep - 5 Oct, 9 Nov - 7 Dec | — |
| Introduction to Plastics and Rubber in Medical Devices | In-person | 30 Sep - 1 Oct | UK |
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