Polymer Composite Product Fabrication Techniques Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply safe working practices and identify hazards associated with polymer composite fabrication.
• Select appropriate reinforcement materials and resins based on product specifications and process requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in hand lay-up, spray-up, and compression moulding techniques.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure product conformity and defect minimization.
• Analyze process parameters to optimize cure cycles and material usage.
• Evaluate finished products for mechanical properties and surface finish against industry standards.

Target Audience

This course is intended for technicians, production supervisors, and artisans involved in the manufacturing of polymer composite products, as well as individuals seeking to enter the composites industry.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals form a core component, allowing learners to apply fabrication techniques in a supervised workshop. Learners will practice mould preparation, hand lay-up, spray-up, vacuum bagging, and compression moulding, culminating in a small project that integrates quality assurance and troubleshooting.

Practical Activities

• Hand Lay-Up and Spray-Up Practical — Learners prepare a mould, mix resin, and perform hand lay-up and spray-up to fabricate a flat laminate panel. (6h)
• Vacuum Bagging and Resin Infusion Practical — Learners set up a vacuum bagging system and perform resin infusion on a dry fibre preform to produce a void-free laminate. (6h)
• Compression Moulding Practical — Learners use a compression press to mould a simple part from SMC, controlling temperature and pressure. (4h)
• Pultrusion and RTM Demonstration Practical — Learners observe and assist in a pultrusion line run and a resin transfer moulding demonstration, then perform trimming and finishing. (4h)
• Integrated Project Practical — Learners work in teams to plan and fabricate a small composite product (e.g., a tray or bracket) using a chosen technique, applying QA and NDT. (4h)

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.