COURSE OVERVIEW

"A course certificate that proves real industry competence."

This Metallurgy Fundamentals training course explains the fundamentals of metal structure, metallography, metals manufacturing, standards, applications, properties, testing and inspection of a wide range of metals and alloys including Steels; Stainless Steels; Cast Iron; Aluminium & its Alloys; Copper & its Alloys; Nickel & its alloys; Titanium & its alloys and Cobalt alloys.

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

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 suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to Metallurgy, as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed. The course material is clear & easy to follow with reference to helpful U-Tube videos.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The overall structure of the course covers the following:

• Crystalline structure of metals.

• Phases & phase diagrams.

• Wrought products & cast products.

• Metallography: the macrostructural & microstructural examination of metals & alloys.

• Failure investigations & the use of Electron Microscopy.

• The product standards, grades, methods of manufacture, properties & applications of a wide range of metals & alloys including: Steels; Stainless Steels; Cast Iron; Aluminium & its Alloys; Copper & its Alloys; Nickel & its alloys; Titanium & its alloys; Cobalt alloys.

• The principles of the widely specified mechanical tests for the determination of the mechanical properties of metal products: Tensile Test; Charpy Impact Test; Hardness Test.

• Certification of Metal Products to BS EN 10204.

• Fracture & Fatigue.

• The Fundamentals of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques for the inspection of metal products: Ultrasonic UT; Radiography RT; Magnetic Particle Inspection MT; Dye Penetrant Testing PT; Eddy Current Testing ET.

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the course by an End of Course Assessment and those who achieve the required standard will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in  'METALLURGY FUNDAMENTALS' & CPD 20 HOURS.

COURSE FEES & BOOKING FORM

Start & learn when it suits you — flexible learning for job‑ready Metallurgy 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 20 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. 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 metallurgy, 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, William Haley Engineering Ltd, RWE Generation UK PLC, TEi Ltd, The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers (ICME), Sulzer and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

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: This intoructory course ensures participants gain a solid understanding of the key metallurgical 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.