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    About First Polymer Training Skillnet

    First Polymer Training (FPT) Skillnet operates as a training network for the Irish Plastics Industry and is funded under the government's Skillnet initiative.

    The aim of FPT Skillnet is to deliver training that is focused on the specific needs of the plastics industry and includes certification and development.

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  • Next Month @ FPT
    Course TitleStartsDurationCostDetails
    Train the Trainer 06/06/2012 3Days €1095 Details
    Plastic Materials Selection 11/06/2012 5Days €1795 Details
    Siemens S7 PLC’s 18/06/2012 5Days €1795 Details
    Maintenance- Hydraulics 25/06/2012 4Days €1495 Details
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  • Companies

    Companies

    If your organisation is participating in the Job Bridge Scheme, please note that interns on this scheme can avail of any of the training courses listed above, free of charge during their internship (subject to availability). These programmes will benefit individual interns and participating companies alike. Please contact us as soon as possible on 090 6471223, as places are limited.

    If you know of a suitable candidate or of your company would like to give a work placement, please let us know.

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  • Employees

    Employees

    Conference Room at FPTGet the training you need by upskilling in the plastic industry in the sector and/or region you work in, at a subsidised cost to your company.

    Training provided by FPT is flexible, cost effective and relevant to you and your company.

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  • Jobseekers

    Job- Seekers and Job Bridge Scheme Participants

     We have three programmes specifically dedicated to Job- Seekers and Job Bridge Scheme participants taking place in 2012.

    1. Injection Moulding and Manufacturing Skills -  DSP Scheme Code: SKN - C

    2. Conversion Programme for Engineers - DSP Scheme Code: SKN - C

    3. Supervisory Management and Communication Skills Programme for Jobseekers - DSP Scheme Code: SKN - A

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Useful support network link for Jobseekers

     

     

  • New to Plastics?

    Plastic Materials Selection

    Course Dates: 11th - 15th June 2012

    The aim of this new  programme is to give engineers the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the vast range of polymer materials available and to appropriately choose a cost effective material for a given application, while considering processing characteristics and design considerations/ limitations.

    This programme has received extra funding so we are delighted to offer this 5 day FETAC certified course for €995 per person.


     

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Degree in Polymer Processing

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B. Engineering Degree
in Polymer Processing

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