Level 1: Injection Moulding Professional Certification Exam
This globally-recognized professional certification demonstrates a broad-spectrum understanding of the injection moulding industry. The knowledge required ranges from a good understanding of injection moulding safety to having a fundamental working knowledge of injection moulding machinery, processing, tooling, materials, and quality; all based on current industry best practices. Successfully passing this certification demonstrates a good working knowledge of injection moulding and industry best practices.
Who Should Consider Certification:
Anyone working in the plastics industry should consider Level 1 Certification for Injection Moulding Professionals. Individuals and engineers can use this certification to improve their standing within the industry or their company. Moulding managers should consider offering this certification to train a strong workforce confident with a fundamental understanding of injection moulding.
How to Get Certified:
Level 1 Injection Moulding Professional certification testing is conducted online. Level 1 certification requires the completion of a comprehensive test taking approximately 1-2 hours to complete with a time limit of 3 hours. The test consists of a series of true/false questions to cover a broad spectrum of content, multiple-choice questions designed to better differentiate a candidate's understanding of common injection moulding concepts, and scenario questions designed to identify the candidate's working knowledge of injection moulding practices.
Once the participant has successfully completed the Level 1 certification test, they will be immediately provided with a confirmation email. Within a few weeks they will receive, via post, a wallet-sized certificate as well as a full-sized certificate suitable for framing. The records will also be kept on our global database, so additional awards, plaques, and certificate copies can be ordered at any time in the future.
Testing Categories:
- Injection Moulding Safety
- Basic 5S & Housekeeping
- General Moulding Process
- Injection Mould Basics
- Moulding Machinery Basics
- Plastics Material Basics
- Basic Scientific Moulding
- Defect Troubleshooting
- Basic Quality & Mathematics
How to Prepare for Certification:
Although preparation training is not necessary to achieve certification, most injection moulding professionals prepare for Level 1 Certification with our online Level 1 Injection Moulding Professional Certification Package or our RightStart in-house employee development system.
Typical Testing Time: 1-2 hours (3 hour limit)


