Short Courses

The Centre's well established series of highly regarded Short Courses play a strong role in keeping the Polymer industry (and the interested public) up to date with the latest processes and design developments. A number of these courses also form the basis for the distance learning MSc Manufacture and Design for Polymer Products developed in conjunction with the Open University.

Courses are 1-5 days in duration and are non-residential. The courses are taught by a combination of lecture, discussion, demonstration and practical sessions. The hands-on practical experience is an important element of most courses. Fees include course notes, lunches and refreshments.

Should you not be able to find a course covering a particular area of interest, the Centre is able to provide tailor-made courses to meet the specific needs of a company

For directions on how to get to the University by road, rail or air, please the maps page.

For a summary of the short courses currently available together with their dates and price, please click on the link below.

Short Course Dates for the Academic Year 2011 -12

To book a place online visit our eshop.

Title	Duration	Timing	Cost
^Practical Skills in Polymer Processing & Testing	5-10 days		POA
*Computer Design Rheology	4 days	31st October - 3rd November 2011	£875
*Plastics Product Design & Manufacture	4 days		£875
*Plastics Properties & Material Selection	4 days		£875
*Principles of Injection Moulding	4 days	5th - 8th December 2011	£875
^Practical Skills in Polymer Processing & Testing	5-10 days		POA
*Principles of Polymer Science	4 days		£875
*Advanced Injection Mould Design	4 days		£875
*Rubber Compound Design	4 days	26th - 29th September 2011	£875
Polymer Basics	1 day
Introduction to Composite Materials	1 day
Fundamentals of Rubber Technology	1 day
Principles of Rubber Compound Design	1 day
Design Considerations with Polymers	1 day
Polymer Testing & Evaluation	1 day
Application of Photoelastic Method in Product Design	1 day
Polymer Analysis	1 day
Solving Basic Mechanics Problem for Product Design	1 day
Introduction to Polymer Melt Flow	1 day
Decision Making for Plastics Recycling in Waste Management	1 day
Identifying New Uses for Plastics Recovered from Waste	1 day
Introduction to Extrusion	1 day
Rubber Recycling	1 day
Design Against Brittle Failure	1 day
Application of Polymers in Cosmetics	1 day
Colour Measurements in Plastics	1 day
Mould Design Principles	1 day
Introduction to Polymer Processing	1 day
Introduction to Injection Moulding	1 day
Advanced Plastics Product Design	4 day		£875

* can be taken as part of the Open University / London Metropolitan University Distance Learning (IGDS) MSc course
^ can be taken as part of the National Certificate in Polymer Technology Distance Learning course (Polyflex)

To book online click here.

For more information and a booking form, please contact:

Adam Bradley
London Metropolitan Polymer Centre
London Metropolitan University
166-220 Holloway Road
London North Campus
London N7 8DB
T: 020 7320 2807 F: 020 7133 2184
E-mail: a.bradley@londonmet.ac.uk

The Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design, "The Cass", has a reputation as a provider of short courses for the creative industries in London stretching back more than 100 years. Located in the City Fringe of East London, an area with the largest concentration of artists and designers in Europe, the Sir John Cass Department continues to offer an exciting range of creative courses based on the specialisms of the former Sir John Cass School of Art and the former London College of Furniture.

The Department, from its two well-equipped buildings in the City campus of London Met, seeks to maintain the highest levels of achievement in art, media and design, and recognises the need for continual development of all its courses. The profile of this extensive range of full and part-time courses promotes flexibility of access, alternative and non-standard entry for mature students, and the acquisition of transferable and common skills across the breadth of the courses on offer.

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