COURSE OVERVIEW

Book on this course if you want a clear understanding of how steel is made — and how steelmaking & steel manufacturing processes control the properties, performance and reliability of every steel component you work with. 

The Fundamentals of Steelmaking & Steel Manufacturing course is a professionally recognised technical qualification. It’s been developed by a Chartered Engineer & professionally accredited Metallurgist, with specialist expertise in steelmaking & steel manufacturing, materials science and quality management. Employers value it because it builds the understanding needed in melt shops, rolling mills, heat‑treatment operations, QA/QC and engineering roles.

It is a practical, engineering‑grade steelmaking course for working professionals — deeper than commercial seminars, more accessible than university and written by a professionally qualified Chartered Engineer & Metallurgist and who has actually worked for many years in steelmaking & steel manufacturing for leading engineering companies including British Steel, Corus & Sheffield Forgemasters.

Our courses set the standard for technical training in the metals, welding & materials engineering industries. Since 2013 we have trained more than 700 candidates on Metallurgy, Welding, Materials Engineering & Quality Management courses.

Flexible Self Study Learning

The course is completed by self study, which means 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. 

Full-Colour Training Handbook

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.

No Prior Knowledge Required 

The course is ideal for candidates at all levels including those new to steelmaking & steel manufacturing as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. 

Tutor Support

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

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is structured as follows:

What Steel Is & Steelmaking Processes

This session introduces the definition of steel, its composition, and the importance of product standards in ensuring consistent quality. It compares terminology systems such as BS EN ISO, ASTM/ASME, and the UNS numbering system. Key steel product families are outlined, including structural steels, reinforcing steels (BS 4449), pipeline steels, low‑alloy / alloy steels, and pressure‑vessel steels.

The fundamentals of primary steelmaking are explained, covering Blast Furnace (BF) + Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) routes from iron ore and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking from scrap. The session also introduces ‘green’ steelmaking technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and compares the quality outputs of BF / BOS vs EAF routes.

Secondary steelmaking processes are highlighted for their role in refining steel quality, including deoxidation, alloying, temperature control, inclusion removal, vacuum treatment, sulphur removal, and hydrogen control. High‑integrity melting routes such as VIM and stainless steelmaking processes AOD and VOD, are also covered.

Casting, Solidification & Hot Working

This session covers semi‑finished casting processes, including continuous casting of slabs, blooms, billets, and ingot casting. Solidification structures—dendrites, columnar grains, equiaxed grains—are explained along with microsegregation, macrosegregation and sulphur printing.

The importance of superheat, liquidus temperature, and their effects on product quality are discussed. High‑integrity remelting processes such as ESR and VAR are introduced. Methods for improving fatigue life are outlined.

Hot working processes include hot rolling of plates, beams, rails, wire rod and pipe / tube manufacture.

Forging, Cold Working & Casting Processes

This session covers open‑die and closed‑die forging, followed by major cold‑working processes: cold rolling of strip, sheet‑metal forming, rollforming, wire drawing, and bright‑bar manufacture.

It also introduces sand casting as a primary near‑net‑shape manufacturing route.

Advanced Casting, Heat Treatment & Surface Engineering of Steel

This session expands into investment casting and centrifugal casting, followed by an overview of heat treatment of steel and common machining processes.

Modern additive manufacturing is introduced as an emerging production method.

The session concludes with the principles of hardfacing, corrosion protection and fire protection, covering:

• Carburising, nitriding, flame / induction hardening

• TiN coatings, Hardide® coatings

• Weld overlays / cladding, flame spraying

• Painting, galvanising, electroplating

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the course by an End of Course Assessment which is e-mailed to the candidate. Completed Assessments are then e-mailed to the Course Tutor for marking. Candidates who achieve the required standard on the Assessment will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in 'THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STEELMAKING & STEEL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES' & CPD 15 HOURS.

COURSE FEES & BOOKING FORM FOR CANDIDATES

Start & learn when it suits you — flexible learning for job‑ready Steelmaking & Steel Manufacturing 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.

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. 

BENEFITS OF OUR TRAINING

1. Flexible Self Study Learning: With self study, 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.

2. Accredited Certifications: Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally accredited Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM) & Welding Technologists (MWeldI), with decades of steel manufacturing industry experience.

3. Recognition from Leading Organisations & Professional Bodies: We have trained more than 700 candidates on our courses including 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.)

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

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

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

7. Comprehensive Curriculum: The course ensures participants gain a solid understanding of the key steelmaking & steel manufacturing concepts.

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.