Materials Selection (SQA HN Unit DT46 34)

Materials Selection (SQA HN Unit DT46 34)

North East Scotland College
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This Unit has been designed to allow you to develop knowledge and understanding of the properties of a range of engineering materials and examine the structures of the materials and the structural changes that occur when heat treatment or processing are applied. The material groups that you will study include Metals, Polymers, Ceramics, Natural, and Composites Materials.

The Unit will also provide you with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the principles of material and component testing which will be reinforced by two or more practical testing methods.

By the end of the Unit you will be expected to justify your selection of materials for particular components; selected from …

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This Unit has been designed to allow you to develop knowledge and understanding of the properties of a range of engineering materials and examine the structures of the materials and the structural changes that occur when heat treatment or processing are applied. The material groups that you will study include Metals, Polymers, Ceramics, Natural, and Composites Materials.

The Unit will also provide you with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the principles of material and component testing which will be reinforced by two or more practical testing methods.

By the end of the Unit you will be expected to justify your selection of materials for particular components; selected from a set range of components and materials.

Credit points and level: 1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7).

This is a self study course which means you can study at home, workplace or wherever you choose at times that are convenient for you. You do not have any classes to attend.

The materials for this course are provided as web-pages for you to work through online. As you progress through the course materials you will find written explanations of each feature, followed by practical exercises.

You will be supported throughout the course by a specialist Distance Learning Tutor. Your tutor will contact you (via your College email account) within 7-10 working days of receiving your welcome letter and materials. As you progress they will continue to make regular contact to offer support and guidance, usually by e-mail but sometimes by phone, to ensure you are making good progress and to support your learning throughout. Please note that you must be able to study independently through the course materials.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

The formal assessments for this Unit consist of an assessment paper covering Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 lasting 1 hour 30 minutes and two laboratory assignments covering Outcome 4. Laboratory reports will be written up in your own time. The assessment paper for Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 will be conducted under closed book conditions in which you will not be allowed to take notes, textbooks etc. into the assessment. You will sit this assessment paper at the end of the Unit.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It would be an advantage for candidates to have a basic knowledge and understanding of the properties of different material types, and of basic material testing techniques. This may be evidenced by possession of the following NQ Units: Basic Engineering Materials, Engineering Materials: Properties and Treatments or Materials: Effects of Force and Protection.

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