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

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Outcome 4 Describe how the microstructure of a material can be<br />

controlled and modified to optimise performance dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

manufacture<br />

The learner can:<br />

1. Describe the microstructure and properties of nanomaterials<br />

2. Describe the cast<strong>in</strong>g of metals and metal alloys:<br />

a cast iron<br />

b concast steel<br />

c cast alum<strong>in</strong>ium.<br />

3. Analyse the structure of cast metals and the <strong>in</strong>fluence of cast<strong>in</strong>g conditions.<br />

4. Describe cast<strong>in</strong>g mould design.<br />

5. Recognise cast faults and soundness:<br />

a burn<strong>in</strong>g<br />

b <strong>in</strong>clusions<br />

c porosity.<br />

6. Develop models of cast metal nucleation.<br />

7. Analyse the effects of super-cool<strong>in</strong>g on cast metal microstructures.<br />

8. Describe powder technology <strong>in</strong> the production of advanced ceramics.<br />

9. Expla<strong>in</strong> the role of diffusion <strong>in</strong> the manufacture of advanced ceramics.<br />

Outcome 5 Demonstrate the use of simple analytical techniques and<br />

models to predict the characteristics of materials<br />

The learner can:<br />

1 Use model and use analytical techniques <strong>in</strong> support of Outcomes 1 to 4.<br />

Range<br />

Analytical technique – the test<strong>in</strong>g or otherwise evaluation of a material to determ<strong>in</strong>e a physical<br />

property.<br />

<strong>Level</strong> 6 <strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Diploma</strong> <strong>in</strong> Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g (<strong>9210</strong>-<strong>01</strong>) 153

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