Materials Engineering (bite-sized HE Course)

Completion of the course will enable you to: Determine the properties and selection criteria of materials from tests and data sources Understand the relationships between manufacturing processes and material behaviour Select suitable materials and processing methods for a specific product Understand the in-service causes of failure of engineering materials What skills will I gain? Throughout the course you will develop skills in: Identifying microstructures Testing different materials Detecting and determining defects Considering environmental issues related to increased productivity and sustainability that lead to less waste More efficient use of energy and resources when selecting materials for particular applications How will I be assessed? This is an assignment-based course and there are no exams. You will be continually assessed throughout the course via assignments and the production of a detailed portfolio What can I do next? Completion of the module will enable you to: Use the skills you have gained in the workplace Continue with further study and progress to the HNC/D in engineering