Main Description:
MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY- LEARN ABOUT METALS, PLASTICS, CERAMICS AND MORE
The Materials Technology course explains how to handle different materials, how they are classified and how to work with them to create and build things. This course covers metals, plastics, ceramics and other materials. Building on how the different materials are classified and their characteristics, the course also helps the learner understand the different uses for the materials. This course provides a good overall understanding of materials that can be used in a variety of contexts including trades or creative artwork.
Course Structure:
There are 8 lessons in this course:
- Properties & Classification of Materials
- Metals and Their Uses
- Metal Alloys and Their Uses
- Working with Metals
- Non-metals and Their Uses
- Working with Ceramics (and Glass)
- Working with Polymers & Composites
- Safe and Sustainable Handling of Materials
How Does a Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start this course at any time you like. Once you have enrolled, you will be given access to our online learning system where you can view or download the lessons to your PC, tablet or other device.
There are self-assessment tests at the end of each unit so you can check if you understood the lesson. You can attempt these as many times as you like, and the results will be displayed once you have completed. You must be connected to the Internet for these tests to work. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
At the end of the course, you can apply to do a final assessment. This may be an examination or a major project. You will receive the credits and a certificate of completion if you pass. If you have any questions, please contact us.
