Description
Types of materials of which the physical state changes when exposed to heat, as well as the specific manner in which the materials react to heat exposure.
Alternative labels
a thermoplastic material
thermoplastic components
thermoplastic objects
thermoplastic goods
thermoplastic material
thermoplastic equipment
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Thermoplastic materials is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Heat sealing machine operator: Heat sealing machine operators operate sealing and gluing machines to join items together for further processing or to seal products or packages, using heat.
Materials engineer: Materials engineers research and design new or improved materials for a diverse number of applications. They analyse the composition of materials, conduct experiments, and develop new materials for industry-specific use that can range from rubber, to textiles, glass, metals, and chemicals. They advise companies in damage assessments, quality assurance of materials, and recycling of materials.
Optional knowledge
Thermoplastic materials is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Medical device assembler: Medical device assemblers manufacture instruments, machines and appliances that can be used to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Medical devices can be non-electrical, such as tubes, needles, drainage sets and sterile pipettes, as well as electrical, such as pacemakers, MRI machines, and X-ray devices. Some may also work in the production of medical furniture such as hospital beds and operation tables.
Chemical engineer: Chemical engineers design and develop large-scale chemical and physical production processes and are involved in the entire industrial process required for transforming raw materials into products.
References
- Thermoplastic materials – ESCO
