Course descriptions, dates, locations & bookings via the AMRC Training Centre course calendar at www.amrctraining.co.uk/prospectus-courses. Note that availability of all courses is subject to demand.

Entry Guidelines Although there are no formal entry requirements, it is recommended that candidates have GCSE grade A, B or C and preferably A levels in maths and physics/chemistry.

Assessment & CertificationKnowledge gained from the self-study manual and from each of the taught courses is assessed via on-line multiple choice examinations. Results from these will be aggregated and successful candidates will be issued with a University of Sheffield Certificate of Achievement, with a PASS (>40%), CREDIT (>50%), MERIT (>60%) or DISTINCTION (>70%). (Note that this does not constitute a formal, accredited qualification.)

Programme Fees & Registration£2500 (VAT not applicable) includes registration, supply of self-study manual and attendance at six one-day courses, including on-line assessment. Additional courses may be attended for £400 per day.

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Mandatory• Scientific & Engineering Principles (self-study manual)

Course Options (all 1 day - select any 6)• Fundamentals of Metallurgy• Carbon & Alloy Steel Metallurgy• Stainless Steel Metallurgy• Titanium Metallurgy• Nickel Metallurgy• Metals Processing & Manufacturing

Technologies

• Principles of Heat Treatment• Principles of Testing & Quality Assurance• Mechanical Testing Techniques• Non-Destructive Testing• Introduction to Fatigue• Failure Analysis & Prevention• Combating Metallic Corrosion

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Programme Contents

“METTECH” is a coordinated programme of training courses intended primarily for technical staff who are routinely involved in the processing or testing of metals-based products. It is also suitable as technical background for staff in engineering and commercial functions.

Find out more: For further information please contact Dr Graham Small:T: 07545 429434 E: g.small@amrc.co.uk W: www.amrctraining.co.uk

Science & Engineering Principles

• Explain how elements are classified in the periodic table i.e. groups (families) and periods (series)

• Describe the difference between primary and secondary bond types including ionic, covalent and metallic bonds, van der Waals and hydrogen bonds

• Use graphical representation techniques for summarising, comparing and modelling test related data.

• Identify the ASTM grain size and phase volume fraction given an appropriate photographed microstructure.

Fundamentals of Metallurgy

• Appreciate how atomic & microstructural features influence the properties of metals

• Understand how processing is used to manipulate material properties• Summarise the test methods used to quantify mechanical & corrosion

properties of a metal• Understand how the structural characteristics of a metal influence test

performance• Understand how major industrial metals are produced• Distinguish between primary & secondary process steps• Understand how material selection methods are used in practice

Carbon & Alloy Steel Metallurgy

• Describe & understand the processing of a wide variety of steel products• Understand and discuss the basic metallurgy of steels• Recognise the correct applications for various steel products• Understand the principle welding processes and how to avoid degradation of

materials properties

Stainless Steel Metallurgy

• Understand the metallurgy of stainless steels• Familiarisation with stainless steel making & continuous casting• Discuss the forming of stainless steels• Understand corrosion & oxidation mechanisms• Appreciate surface finishes available on stainless steels• Appreciate stainless steel markets & practical applications

Titanium Metallurgy

• Appreciation of the processes used for producing titanium metal • Understanding of the unique physical, mechanical & chemical properties of

titanium and how they can be manipulated by alloying and heat treatment• Selection of titanium alloys for a range of applications and understanding

the advantages and limitations of titanium over other material options

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Nickel Metallurgy

• Understand the sources of nickel and the formulation of a range of nickel alloys

• Discuss the fabrication processes used to manufacture products from nickel • Comply with legislation relating to REACH, COSHH & the minor impact of

nickel exposure on human health • Appreciate the resistance of a wide range of nickel alloys to aqueous & high

temperature corrosion in key applications

Metals Processing & Manufacturing Technologies

• Describe BOS, EAF and continuous casting processes • Explain the terms expendable-mould casting, permanent-mould casting,

sand casting, shrinkage and directional solidification • How do turning, milling and drilling operations differ?• Describe the principles of arc, resistance and oxyfuel gas welding methods • Understand the basic scientific principles of carburising, electroplating &

hot dipping

Principles of Heat Treatment

• Explain why heat treatment is required for steels, nickel, titanium and aluminium alloys

• Appreciate the influence of heat treatment on microstructure and hence on materials properties

• Compare and contrast the attributes and control characteristics of electrical resistance, induction, gas and fuel oil fired furnaces

• Specify physical test procedures and explain their relevance in a formal quality control environment

Principles of Testing & Quality Assurance

• Familiarity with physical properties of metals • Understand the nature of interactions of energy (heat, sound and

electromagnetic radiation) and metals • Describe how test methods exploit energy-metal interactions to probe

structure and identify defects • Explain the difference between quality directives, codes and standards • Describe and apply the principles of ISO 9000 series and 6 sigma quality

systems

Mechanical Testing Techniques

• Explain the key properties of metals • Interpret stress-strain plots • Familiarity with terms relating to fatigue and creep • Understand the phenomenon of ductile-brittle transition • Explain the meaning of the term KIC • Explain the difference between macro and micro hardness tests

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Non-Destructive Testing

• Explain the NDT process and its advantages • Recognise the various NDT methods and how to apply them • Gain a strong understanding of the specialist methods of NDT • Be able to compare the various NDT methods • Recognise the associated human factors

Introduction to Fatigue

• Understand the concepts & terminology of fatigue• Describe test methods and interpret their results• Explain fatigue loading concepts using a number of calculational routes• Understand and apply the fracture mechanics & strain life approaches to

fatigue calculations

Failure Analysis & Prevention

• Understand why materials fail• Awareness of the methods of failure investigation• Appreciate fracture & corrosion related failures• Awareness of the prevention of material failures

Combating Metallic Corrosion

• Appreciate the scientific principles of corrosion• The role of metallography in understanding corrosion• Awareness of the prevention of corrosion – galvanising, coatings, cathodic &

anodic protection, design & environmental modifications• Knowledge of corrosion resisting metals & alloys• Awareness of corrosion problems in construction, automotive, marine &

other sectors

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