Standard 1
Identify potential safety hazards and follow general laboratory safety practices.

1. Assess workplace conditions regarding safety and health.
   
2. Identify potential safety issues and align with relevant safety standards to ensure a safe workplace/jobsite.
   
3. Locate and understand the use of shop safety equipment.
   
4. Select appropriate personal protective equipment.
   

Standard 2
Use safe work practices.

1. Use personal protective equipment according to manufacturer rules and regulations.
   
2. Practice a culture of safety, maintain an attitude of safety in daily operations.
   
3. Follow correct procedures when using any hand or power tools.
   
4. Ref: https://schools.utah.gov/file/4de1dd59-0425-4f76-9e33-fdcf5de45dbf
   

Standard 3
Complete a basic safety test without errors (100%) before using any tools or shop equipment.

Standard 1
Describe the history of plastics and their origin (i.e. petroleum industry).

Standard 2
Investigate how the use of plastic molding helps drive innovation.

Standard 3 (Optional)
Investigate how plastic products used in the health care industry to improve and save lives.

Standard 1
Identify a variety of plastic processing methods. For example:

1. Injection molding
   
2. Extrusion
   
3. Thermoforming
   
4. Blow molding
   
5. Compression molding
   

Standard 2
List a variety of everyday products/parts that are made from various plastic processing methods.

Standard 3
Define what plastic injection molding is.

Standard 4
Give a brief history of the plastics molding process and its development.

Standard 1
Identify the types of materials used in the plastics injection process.

1. Thermoplastic (properties and examples)
   
2. Thermoset (properties and examples)
   

Standard 2
Develop a basic understanding of resins and identify their properties.

1. Explain why different materials are better for certain applications than others.
   

Standard 3
Provide examples of products manufactured by Utah's plastic injection molding industry.

Standard 1
Identify what a hopper is and describe its function.

Standard 2
Identify what an injection unit is and describe its function.

1. Barrel
   
2. Screw
   

Standard 3
Identify what a nozzle is and describe its function.

Standard 4
Identify what a mold is and describe its function.

Standard 5
Identify what a clamping unit is and describe its function.

Standard 6
Identify what an ejection unit is and describe its function.

1. Outline the part ejection/removal process.
   

Standard 1
Identify and label the following:

1. mold base
   
2. locating ring
   
3. cavity
   
4. core
   
5. material delivery system
   
   • sprue
   • runners
   • gates
6. part ejection system
   

Standard 1
Establish a repeatable process.

Standard 2
Identify the common quality defects.

1. Short shot
   
2. Flash
   
3. Sink marks, blush, flow lines & knit lines
   
4. Material degradation (burning, discoloration, black specs)
   

Standard 3
Ensure that the product meets quality specifications.

Performance Skills

1. Produce simple injection molded parts to specification.
   
2. Demonstrate practice of the Technology & Engineering Professional Workplace Skills. https://schools.utah.gov/cte/engineering/resources
   
3. Participate in a significant activity that provides each student with an opportunity to render service to others, employ leadership skills, or demonstrate skills they have learned through this course, preferably through participation in a Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) such as SkillsUSA.