Machine Operations
Operate plastics manufacturing equipment safely, monitor processing conditions and respond confidently to production changes.
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Practical, accredited training for the plastics and related industries—available online, in person and at your workplace.
20+Industry programmes
4Ways to learn
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DMP TRAINING IN ACTION
Practical skills.
Practical skills.
Real workplace impact.
See how DMP Training combines industry knowledge, practical learning and recognised development pathways for South Africa's plastics and related industries.
01 Industry-led learning
02 Practical application
03 Measurable progress
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ONLINE LEARNING NOW AVAILABLE
Learn Injection Moulding Principles online.
Work through structured video lessons, demonstrations and assessments at your own pace. Your progress is saved in the DMP learner platform and successful completion unlocks your certificate.
UPCOMING TRAININGPlan your next
Plan your next
learning opportunity.
View the next scheduled intakes or speak to our team about workplace delivery for your organisation.
IN PERSON · NEW GERMANY
Reserve a place →Advanced Injection Moulding
12–16 & 19–22 October 2026
Build advanced machine-setting, process-control, optimisation and defect-correction skills for injection moulding.
IN PERSON · NEW GERMANY
Reserve a place →Advanced Raw Materials
2–6 November 2026
Develop advanced understanding of polymer properties, material selection, processing behaviour and troubleshooting.
IN PERSON · NEW GERMANY
Reserve a place →Injection Moulding Troubleshooting
16–18 November 2026
Learn a structured method for identifying, analysing and correcting common injection moulding defects.
IN PERSON · NEW GERMANY
Reserve a place →Basic Injection Moulding Setting
23–30 November & 1–4 December 2026
Develop practical machine-setting, process-monitoring and safe operating skills for injection moulding production.
Dates shown are confirmed upcoming intakes and may be subject to operational changes. Contact DMP Training to reserve a place.
COURSE CATALOGUEChoose what you need
Choose what you need
to learn next.
Short, practical programmes designed around real workplace outcomes. Purchase online or request a tailored company programme.
Basic Raw Materials
Build foundational knowledge of plastics raw materials, their properties, identification, handling and preparation for processing.
Injection Moulding Principles – Online Course
Eight online learning sessions with video demonstrations, formative assessments, a summative assessment and certificate pathway.
Injection Moulding Troubleshooting Training Course
A practical three-day course teaching injection moulding personnel to identify, analyse and correct common moulding defects using a structured troubleshooting approach.
Advanced Raw Materials
Develop advanced understanding of polymer properties, material selection, processing behaviour and troubleshooting.
Machine Construction
Learn safe tooling transport and installation, production monitoring, equipment care and practical housekeeping.
Machine Operations
Operate plastics manufacturing equipment safely, monitor processing conditions and respond to production changes.
Basic Injection Moulding Machine Setting
Cover materials, machines, tooling, safe setting and process optimisation for injection moulding.
Basic Extrusion Blow Moulding Setting
Cover extrusion blow moulding materials, parison control, tooling, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Basic Injection Blow Moulding Setting
Learn equipment, tooling, processing, routine operations, quality control and troubleshooting.
Basic Injection Stretch Blow Moulding Setting
Understand PET drying, stretch blow equipment and moulds, safe setting and product quality.
Basic Pipe Extrusion Machine Setting
Practical pipe extrusion training covering materials, dies, downstream equipment and product quality.
Basic Profile Extrusion Machine Setting
Learn profile extrusion materials, tooling, line setup, safe operation and defect correction.
Basic Film Extrusion Machine Setting
Cover blown film materials, extruder components, line operation, film properties and troubleshooting.
Basic Cable Extrusion Machine Setting
Learn cable extrusion materials, dies, processing parameters, product quality and maintenance.
Advanced Injection Moulding Machine Setting
Advanced tooling setup, process control, optimisation, defect correction and maintenance monitoring.
Workplace Safety
Develop practical workplace safety awareness and apply safe procedures in plastics manufacturing.
Principles of Quality
Explore customer satisfaction, inspections, defects, communication, statistics and teamwork.
Apply SHEQ Procedures and Systems
Apply safety, health, environmental and quality procedures in a production workplace.
Time Management in Production
Prioritise daily activities and create practical day, week and month plans.
Basic Extrusion-Recycling
Build practical knowledge of plastics recycling processes, equipment, quality and troubleshooting.
MORE SKILLS PROGRAMMESTechnical skills for
Technical skills for
better production.
Injection Moulding Principles and Quality Control Practices remain part of the skills programme portfolio, with practical workplace-focused delivery.
02 focused programmesPractical workplace deliveryFlexible team bookingsRecognised certificate pathway
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TECHNICAL PROGRAMME
Injection Moulding Principles
Understand machine components, the moulding cycle, process parameters, materials and common defects.
2 daysCertificate pathway
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SP 0111/07-17 · NQF 3
Basic Quality Control
Develop practical quality assurance, inspection, testing, measurement and non-conforming material-control skills.
3 days16 creditsCertificate pathway
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MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING
Quality Control Practices
Monitor quality, resolve non-conformance and strengthen assurance practices across production.
2 days8 creditsCertificate pathway
NEW DMP TECHNICAL RESOURCEInjection moulding
Injection moulding
fault finder.
Identify common defects, check likely root causes and work through prioritised corrective actions using DMP Training's interactive troubleshooting tool.
LEADERSHIP FOR EVERY INDUSTRYSupervisory skills
Supervisory skills
that strengthen teams.
In-demand programmes for current and aspiring supervisors across manufacturing and other industries—covering performance, people, communication and operational leadership.
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SP 0076/06-17
Manage Team Performance
Plan, measure and improve team performance through practical goals, KPIs, coaching and review.
3 days38 creditsCertificate pathway
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SP 0583/11-17
Operations Supervision
Lead work units, improve manufacturing quality and manage individual and team performance.
4 days35 creditsCertificate pathway
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SP 0622/11-47
People Management
Build leadership, communication, coaching, conflict-resolution and employee-engagement capability.
4 days44 creditsCertificate pathway
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SP 0623/11-17
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Build confidence in financial statements, budgeting, cost control, cash flow, ratios and informed operational decision-making.
4 days38 creditsCertificate pathway
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SP 0375/09-17 · NQF 4
Supervisory Management Phase 1
Develop meeting, problem-solving, objective-setting, team motivation and induction skills.
4 days35 creditsCertificate pathway
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SP 0483/10-17
Supervisory Management Phase 2
Strengthen written and oral communication, information use and workplace leadership.
4 days40 creditsCertificate pathway
ASSESS FIRST. RECOGNISE EXPERIENCE.Better learning starts
Better learning starts
with the right pathway.
Pre-assessments and Recognition of Prior Learning are available across Skills Programmes, Learnerships and Supervisory Skills.
View full information sheet ↗BEFORE TRAINING
Pre-assessments
Establish existing knowledge, identify skills gaps and confirm entry-level competence before training begins.
- Written or practical assessments
- Skills-gap and learner-needs analysis
- A clearer, more relevant training plan
View full information sheet ↗RECOGNISE EXISTING COMPETENCE
Recognition of Prior Learning
Assess credible evidence of knowledge and practical competence gained through work, previous learning and life experience.
- RPL orientation and evidence guidance
- Portfolio of Evidence support
- Gap training where competence is outstanding
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONSLearnerships built for
Learnerships built for
lasting capability.
Structured, credit-bearing qualifications for employers developing operators, technicians and production leaders.
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OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION
National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing
NQF 2120 creditsSAQA 49450
Develop practical manufacturing, quality, safety and workplace capability through an accredited learning pathway.
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OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION
National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing
NQF 3126 creditsSAQA 49449
Develop practical manufacturing, quality, safety and workplace capability through an accredited learning pathway.
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OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION
FET Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing
NQF 4163 creditsSAQA 49451
Develop practical manufacturing, quality, safety and workplace capability through an accredited learning pathway.
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OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION
National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing
NQF 5129 creditsSAQA 49448
Develop practical manufacturing, quality, safety and workplace capability through an accredited learning pathway.
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OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION
FET Certificate: Manufacturing & Assembly Operations Supervision
NQF 4150 creditsSAQA 48915
Develop practical manufacturing, quality, safety and workplace capability through an accredited learning pathway.
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OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION
National Certificate: Production Technology
NQF 2125 creditsSAQA 58781
Develop practical manufacturing, quality, safety and workplace capability through an accredited learning pathway.
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OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION
National Certificate: Production Technology
NQF 3120 creditsSAQA 58785
Develop practical manufacturing, quality, safety and workplace capability through an accredited learning pathway.
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OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION
FET Certificate: Production Technology
NQF 4143 creditsSAQA 58779
Develop practical manufacturing, quality, safety and workplace capability through an accredited learning pathway.
Download official factsheet ↓TRAIN YOUR TEAMCapability that shows up
Capability that shows up
on the production floor.
We tailor delivery, learner groups and reporting around your organisation’s operational goals.
On-site delivery
Bring accredited practical training directly to your workplace.
Custom learning paths
Combine programmes into role-specific development pathways.
Management reporting
Track enrolment, progress, results and certificates across sites.
BUILT FOR LEARNERS AND EMPLOYERSMore than courses.
More than courses.
A complete training platform.
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