Explore non-ferrous metals by analyzing their properties, applications, processing, maintenance, and sustainability through practical, self-paced modules.
Description
Designed for learners in manufacturing, engineering, and materials-related roles, this course provides a structured exploration of non-ferrous metals across their properties, applications, processing, maintenance, and sustainability. Learners will identify, analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge of material characteristics using interactive, scenario-based modules. Through practical examples, activities, and assessments, participants engage with real-world industrial contexts, examining how non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper are selected, processed, maintained, and recycled. The course culminates in the ability to make informed material decisions aligned with performance, safety, and sustainability requirements. Ideal as a foundational pathway within materials science and manufacturing training, it prepares learners for more advanced technical applications and decision-making in industrial environments.
Course content
Learning Outcomes
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Understands the basics of metallurgy, including the structure and properties of metals.1
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Understands the basics of metallurgy, including the structure and properties of metals.1
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Conduct resource flow analysis for closed-loop systems and material recovery opportunities.2
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Utilize lifecycle assessment tools to evaluate environmental impact.2
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Understands what product stewardship and lifecycle impact mean in industrial settings.1
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Identifies risks and opportunities of net zero and applies sustainability principles across the value chain.2
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Familiar with the concept of chemical reactions and their rates.1
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Familiar with the concept of chemical reactions and their rates.1
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Can explain performance metrics (e.g., waste intensity, landfill diversion, valorization rate).2
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