Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Engineering (9210-01) - City & Guilds

Unit 131 Materials
Level: 6
Introduction
This unit is about the structure-mechanical property interrelationship of engineering materials and
their predictive performance at the design, manufacture and in-service stages.
Unit aim
The aim of this unit is to provide the knowledge required to understand the properties and
behaviour of materials used in engineering applications particularly metals, polymers and ceramics.
Learning outcomes
There are five learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between atomic bonding mechanisms and the
physical properties of materials
2. Distinguish between microstructure and properties in three classes of materials
3. Discuss the interaction between the physical properties of materials and their behaviour during
manufacture and in-service
4. Describe how the microstructure of a material can be controlled and modified to optimise
performance during manufacture
5. Demonstrate the use of simple analytical techniques and models to predict the characteristics
of materials
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 150 hours should be allocated for this unit of which 90 would be direct
taught hours while the remainder is for laboratory practical work and independent study. The unit
may be carried out on full time or part time basis.
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by means of one three hour examination paper plus satisfactory
completion of prescribed assignments and laboratory work. The assessments will be carried out
separately.
Learners are expected to have knowledge of physical and chemical characteristics of common
materials as per the City & Guilds Advanced Technician Diploma 2565-03-033 or relevant HND or
other equivalent.
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