Polymer Composite Demoulding Techniques And Procedures Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply correct demoulding procedures to release polymer composite components without damage.
• Analyze mould conditions and select appropriate release agents and techniques.
• Evaluate demoulding processes to identify and resolve common defects.
• Implement safety protocols during demoulding operations.
• Demonstrate proper handling and storage of demoulded components.
• Design a systematic demoulding checklist for quality assurance.

Target Audience

This training is designed for production operators, technicians, and supervisors involved in the manufacturing of polymer composite products, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals allow learners to apply demoulding techniques on composite samples, use release agents correctly, and troubleshoot common issues. Supervised practice reinforces safety and quality standards.

Practical Activities

• Release Agent Application and Demoulding of Flat Panels — Learners apply a semi-permanent release agent to a mould and demould a cured flat composite panel, observing proper technique and safety. (2h)
• Demoulding Complex Geometries with Undercuts — Learners demould composite parts with undercuts and ribs using appropriate tools and techniques, including pneumatic wedges. (2h)
• Troubleshooting Demoulding Failures — Learners diagnose and resolve simulated demoulding issues such as stuck parts or surface contamination, implementing corrective actions. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.