COURSE OVERVIEW

This composites fundamentals training course reviews the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection, testing & joining of of composite materials. 

The course has been developed by academic & industry experts which ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. 

The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to composite materials, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. 

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is structured as follows:

Introduction

The course opens by defining composite materials and outlining the scope of the course. Composites are presented as engineered combinations of two or more distinct materials designed to achieve superior mechanical, thermal, or chemical performance.

Chapter 1 — Atoms, Compounds & Types of Bonding 

This chapter establishes the chemical and atomic foundations needed to understand composite constituents. It covers atomic structure, compounds and the major bonding types—ionic, covalent, and metallic—highlighting how bonding influences material behaviour.

Chapter 2 — Constituent Materials: Metals, Alloys & Ceramics

The chapter reviews the key properties of metals and alloys, including crystalline structure and mechanical behaviour. It then introduces ceramics, covering glasses, refractories and abrasives, emphasising their high‑temperature stability, hardness and brittleness.

Chapter 3 — Constituent Materials: Carbons 

A detailed overview of carbon‑based materials used in advanced composites:

• Diamond

• Graphite

• Fullerenes

• Graphene

• Carbon nanotubes  

These materials are highlighted for their exceptional stiffness, thermal conductivity and electrical properties.

Chapter 4 — Constituent Materials: Polymers

This chapter explains polymer chemistry and structure, including semi‑crystalline polymers, monomers and polymerisation, copolymers and molecular shapes.

It distinguishes thermoplastics from thermosets, reviews tensile behaviour and introduces major polymer groups: plastics, elastomers, aramid fibres and adhesives.

Chapter 5 — Composite Materials: Characteristics, Properties, Manufacture, Inspection, Testing & Applications

This comprehensive chapter covers the full landscape of composite materials.

Composites are classified into:

• Particle‑reinforced composites (large‑particle systems, cermets, concrete, dispersion‑strengthened alloys such as Thoria‑dispersed nickel)

• Fibre‑reinforced composites (GFRP, CFRP, aramid, basalt)

Fibre‑Reinforced Composites. Key concepts include:

• Specific strength & modulus

• Fibre length (continuous vs discontinuous)

• Fibre orientation & anisotropy

• Modulus calculations

Matrix Types:

• Polymer matrix composites (thermosets, thermoplastics)

• Metal matrix composites (MMCs)

• Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs)

• Structural composites (laminar systems)

• Nanocomposites, including nanocarbons

The chapter also covers fabrication and processing methods, mechanical testing, inspection techniques and joining methods for composite structures.

BENEFITS OF OUR TRAINING

1. Career Advancement: The training is designed to enhance candidates' career prospects by increasing their technical knowledge, skills, and understanding. 

2. No Prior Knowledge Required: The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to composite materials, as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed. The course material is clear & easy to follow with reference to helpful U-Tube videos.

3. Industry-Relevant: Developed by academic & industry experts ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. 

4. Accredited Certifications: Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally accredited Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM) & Welding Technologists (MWeldI), with decades of industry experience working for leading engineering companies such as British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters & Corus. 

5. Proven Success: Our training has empowered professionals from leading organisations & professional bodies including: Arcelor Mittal; Bourne Steel; J & D Pierce Contracts Ltd; UKRI - Science & Technologies Facilities Council; TAQA Bratani; Moog Aircraft Group; Millar Callaghan Engineering Services Ltd; Murphy Group; Professional Lifting Services Ltd; Mclaren Automotive; Mueller Europe; WQiC; Harold Newsome Ltd; HyTen Chatham; William Haley Engineering Ltd; RWE Generation UK PLC; TEi Ltd; The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers (ICME); Sulzer; Thames Reinforcements and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

6. Excellent Feedback: Our courses has received excellent feedback from the candidates who have completed them, highlighting their effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding. To review their comments, please follow the link.

FLEXIBLE SELF STUDY COURSE FOR CANDIDATES

Start & learn when it suits you — flexible learning for job‑ready Composite Materials knowledge & skills!

With our flexible, self study courses, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses. 

Total estimated Self Study time required to complete the course is 15 Hours. 

All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate. 

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course. 

Candidates also have the support of a Course Tutor as they progress through the course.

Candidates are assessed on the course by continuous assessment.

Course Fees: £750 per person inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees.

To make a booking, please follow the link to download & complete a booking form.

COURSE PACKAGE FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS

Are you a training provider looking to grow your technical training course offerings quickly, professionally and with proven industry impact? 

If so, we offer for purchase this course package, which forms part of our extensive range of course packages, which include all the course materials required to enable training providers, further & higher educational institutions and employers, deliver industry-leading technical training courses. 

Course materials you will receive for this course package: 

1. Course Presentation: (in Microsoft PowerPoint format.) The presentation also provides the basis for producing a Training Handbook for the course.

2. Covers & Contents: For use when producing a Training Handbook.

3. Course Assessments & Model Answers. Including a marking scheme.

All course materials are written in English and are supplied in ‘Microsoft PowerPoint', 'Microsoft Word' or ‘Adobe Acrobat pdf' format. 

All course materials would be supplied without any branding and are editable to enable you to apply your own company name / logos / branding.

Total estimated time to deliver the training 15 hours.

For a quotation to purchase the course package, please Contact Us.