Introduction to Metallurgy

Science, Environment & Resources · Beginner–Intermediate · 35 hours

Understand how metals are won and shaped — extractive and physical metallurgy, alloys, heat treatment and South Africa's minerals-processing context.

What you'll learn

• Distinguish extractive and physical metallurgy
• Explain how key metals are extracted
• Understand alloys and their properties
• Describe heat treatment and its effects
• Apply metallurgy in an SA industry context

Course modules

• Module 1: What Is Metallurgy?
• Module 2: Ores & Mineral Sources
• Module 3: Pyrometallurgy
• Module 4: Hydrometallurgy
• Module 5: Iron & Steel Making
• Module 6: Non-Ferrous & Precious Metals
• Module 7: Alloys & Their Properties
• Module 8: Heat Treatment
• Module 9: Metal Forming & Testing
• Module 10: Metallurgy in SA Industry
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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