UNDERSTANDING METAL GRADES & MATERIAL CERTIFICATES

UNDERSTANDING METAL GRADES & MATERIAL CERTIFICATES - CPD TRAINING COURSE

Unlock the potential of your career and expertise with our comprehensive training course on Understanding Metal Grades & Material Certificates! Understanding material certificates is crucial for anyone involved in industries including manufacturing, construction, engineering & quality assurance. Here’s why it’s worth studying:

1. Master Industry Standards: Learn to confidently interpret material certificates & BS EN 10204, ensuring compliance with international standards like ISO, BS, EN, ASME & ASTM. Gain the skills to spot inaccuracies and ensure quality control.

2. Enhance Your Knowledge of Metal Grades: Discover the nuances of metal grades—what they mean, why they matter and how to choose the right materials for the job. From carbon steels to high-performance alloys, we've got you covered.

3. Boost Your Career Prospects: Employers value professionals who understand the details of materials and their certifications. Elevate your resume with a skill that sets you apart in industries like manufacturing, construction and engineering.

4. Stay Ahead of the Curve: As sustainability and ethical sourcing become increasingly important, understanding material traceability gives you a competitive edge.

5. Quality Assurance: Material certificates verify that the materials meet the required specifications and standards, ensuring safety and reliability in your projects. This can prevent costly errors and accidents.

6. Compliance: Many industries have strict regulations and material certificates serve as proof that the materials comply with legal and industry standards. Without this knowledge, you could face regulatory challenges.

7. Traceability: Knowing how to read and understand these certificates helps trace the origin of materials, which is vital for sustainability and ethical sourcing.

8. Improved Decision-Making: When you can assess material certificates confidently, you make better choices about which suppliers to work with or which materials to select for specific projects.

9. Competitive Edge: Mastering this skill can set you apart in your field, as it demonstrates your technical knowledge and attention to detail.

Whether you're an engineer, quality assurance professional, buyer, or simply curious about materials, this course equips you with the tools and knowledge to make smarter, more informed decisions.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The course is ideal for engineers, purchasing professionals, sales professionals, quality professionals, manufacturing personnel, technicians, inspectors & anyone else in the metals, materials, welding & engineering industries looking to increase their technical knowledge & understanding on:

• The importance of product standards for specifying the manufacture, testing, inspection & certification of metal products.

• The typical product standards, grades, properties & applications of a range of alloy types including: steel; stainless steel; cast iron; aluminium & its alloys; copper & its alloys; nickel & its alloys and titanium & its alloys.

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

• The different levels of certification applicable to the certification of metal products according to BS EN 10204. 

• Examples of the types of imperfections found on the surfaces of metal products.

The course is applicable to a wide range of industry sectors, including:

🔺 AEROSPACE

🔺 AUTOMOTIVE

🔺 OIL & GAS

🔺CHEMICAL

🔺POWER GENERATION INCLUDING NUCLEAR

🔺HEAVY ENGINEERING

🔺CONSTRUCTION

🔺FOOD & DRINK

🔺DEFENCE

WHY CHOOSE OUR CPD TRAINING?

Our training offers an excellent choice for the following reasons:

1. Distance Learning: The course is offered as a distance learning, self-study CPD training course, making it accessible to candidates regardless of their location.

2. Flexible Learning: 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.

3. On-Site Training. We also offer on-site training at your premises for this course. Please Contact Us for a quotation.

4. No Prior Knowledge Required: The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to the metals industry, as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed.

5. Comprehensive Curriculum: This is a comprehensive course.

6. Industry-Relevant: Developed by professionally qualified academic and industry experts, ensuring that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. The prominent academic & professional profile of our Course Tutor is shown below under the heading 'Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA.'

7. 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.

8. Career Advancement: The training is designed to enhance your career prospects by increasing your technical knowledge, skills and understanding. 

9. Supportive Environment: Benefit from the support and guidance from experienced Tutors.

10. Full-Colour Training Handbook: Participants receive a comprehensive, full-colour training handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion.

11. Accredited Certifications: Enhance your credentials with certifications recognised by top organisations.

12. Proven Success: Our training has already empowered professionals from high-profile organisations including Arcelor Mittal, UKRI - Science & Technologies Facilities Council, TAQA Bratani, The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

DISTANCE LEARNING SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSE

Our distance learning, self study training course provides a cost-effective & flexible route for candidates to start & progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace.

Total estimated self study time required to complete the course is 15 hours. 

The start date  for the training would follow receipt of payment of the course fees. 

All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate, including a comprehensive, full-colour training handbook which is posted & which serves as an excellent reference document following completion of the training. There are also links to instructional videos to explain some of the concepts presented in the course.

To complete the course, the candidate works through the Training Handbook. During their progression through the course, the candidate also has the option to request a tutorial session with the course tutor of up to 2 hours duration. The aim of the session, which would be arranged online or by phone, would be to review any issues the candidate may have on their understanding of the course material.

CERTIFICATION

There is an Assessment at the end of the training & candidates who achieve the required standard will be awarded a CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT & CPD 15 HOURS.

SELF STUDY BOOKING FORM

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

To make a booking, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK to download & complete a SELF STUDY booking form. 

Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA

Philip is a highly accomplished metallurgical engineer with decades of experience in the field. With a strong academic background, including a Master of Metallurgy in Advanced Metallurgy from the University of Sheffield, Philip has consistently demonstrated expertise in developing and optimising metal alloys for various industrial applications. His career has been marked by significant contributions to leading engineering firms such as British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters and Corus, where he has played a pivotal role in research, quality control and the implementation of innovative solutions.

Philip's proficiency in metallurgical analysis, alloy development and failure analysis, coupled with his project management skills and leadership abilities, has earned him a reputation as a dedicated and results-driven professional. His commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his certifications and active memberships in professional organisations.

Philip has also designed and implemented comprehensive training programs for engineers and technicians, focusing on metallurgical techniques, materials engineering, welding and quality control procedures. He has also authored detailed training manuals and documentation, ensuring that team members have access to valuable resources and best practices for their work.

Philip has received excellent feedback from the clients & candidates who have undertake his training. For some of their comments see below:

'Our Engineers have found the course and its subject material very informative and helpful as two engineers relatively new to welding. They have also found the material very well presented and easy to follow.'

'It's been done in a way that's understandable for people who already have some knowledge and for those who don't, It's learnable and understandable.'

'I think there is very little or almost nothing to improve, as the course is very well designed, built and the Tutor is very experienced.'

'Thank you Philip for your time. I've enjoyed the course a lot and after meeting with you, I've learnt even more about the role of an RWC. Thank you again for your feedback on where we need to be and I will continue to make a great effort to learn more.'

‘I felt the course material was invaluable. I came away with a complete understanding simply because it was written by somebody who clearly understood their subject area. I look forward to studying again with Philip.’

Purchase the Training Handbook

You can also purchase separately the full-colour, Training Handbook for this course.

Please Contact Us if you would like to order a copy.

Purchase the Digital Course Materials

We also offer for purchase the digital course materials that would enable training providers provide their own training in 'Understanding Metal Grades & Material Certificates.'

When purchasing the digital course materials, you would receive all course materials in digital form, including a comprehensive Microsoft 365 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION, as well as all Assessments for the course. 

The PowerPoint presentation also facilitates a TRAINING HANDBOOK for the course to be printed.

All digital files are also editable to enable you to apply your own branding to the course materials. 

Please Contact Us for a quotation if you are interested in purchasing the digital course materials.