COURSE PACKAGES FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS & SELF STUDY TRAINING COURSES FOR CANDIDATES
🔸 Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering 🔸Materials Science & Engineering🔸Welding Technology🔸Brazing Technology🔸Quality Management
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🔸 Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering 🔸Materials Science & Engineering🔸Welding Technology🔸Brazing Technology🔸Quality Management
COURSE PACKAGES FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS
Are you a training provider looking to grow your technical training course offerings quickly, professionally and with proven industry impact?
If so, we offer this excellent opportunity to purchase from our range of course packages. Each course package would include all the course materials required to enable training providers, further & higher educational institutions and employers, deliver industry-leading training courses in Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Welding Technology, Brazing Technology and Quality Management.
Our programme of training courses has been developed by Chartered Engineers with professional accreditation in Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering and Welding Technology and with decades of industry experience.
Our courses are focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require.
Course materials you will receive for each course package:
Course Presentation: (in Microsoft PowerPoint format.) The presentation also provides the basis for producing a Training Handbook for the course.
Covers & Contents: For use when producing a Training Handbook.
Course Assessments & Model Answers. Including a marking scheme.
All course materials are written in English and are supplied in ‘Microsoft PowerPoint', 'Microsoft Word' or ‘Adobe Acrobat pdf' format.
All course materials would be supplied without any branding and are editable to enable you to apply your own company name / logos / branding.
To view the range of Course Packages we offer, see below under the heading: 'Our Range of Courses.'
SELF STUDY COURSES FOR CANDIDATES
We also offer our courses for completion by candidates by self study. With self study, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses. All course materials are posted & e-mailed to the candidate.
Full-Colour, Comprehensive Training Handbook
All our courses also include a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook which also serves as a valuable reference after completion of the course.
No Prior Knowledge Required
Our courses are suitable for candidates at all levels as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed.
Tutor Support
Candidates also have the support of a Course Tutor as they progress through the course.
Accreditation
Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally qualified Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM) & Welding Technologists (MWeldI), with decades of industry experience. The value of our certifications to industry has also been recognised by leading organisations & professional bodies.
Recognition from Leading Organisations & Professional Bodies
Our training has empowered professionals from leading organisations & professional bodies including: Arcelor Mittal; Bourne Steel; J & D Pierce Contracts Ltd; UKRI - Science & Technologies Facilities Council; TAQA Bratani; Moog Aircraft Group; Millar Callaghan Engineering Services Ltd; Murphy Group; Professional Lifting Services Ltd; Mueller Europe; WQiC; Harold Newsome Ltd; HyTen Chatham; William Haley Engineering Ltd; RWE Generation UK PLC; TEi Ltd; The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers (ICME); Sulzer; Thames Reinforcements and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)
Excellent Feedback
Our courses has received excellent feedback from the candidates who have completed them, highlighting their effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding. To review their comments, please follow the link.
OUR RANGE OF COURSE PACKAGES & SELF STUDY COURSES
METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
🔸Introduction to Metallurgy Self Study Time 15 Hours. A practical, entry‑level introduction to metallurgy that explains the fundamentals of metal structure, processing and behaviour, suitable for complete beginners through to technicians and engineers. No prior knowledge of Metallurgy is required. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Mechanical Testing & Mechanical Properties of Engineering Materials Self Study Time 15 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the mechanical testing methods for the determination of the mechanical properties of engineering materials. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Physical Metallurgy & Crystalline Structure of Metals & Alloys Self Study Time 15 Hours. Studying Physical Metallurgy & Crystalline Structure is essential for understanding the properties and behaviour of metals and alloys, which are fundamental to industries like aerospace, power generation, automotive, construction and electronics. It helps engineers and scientists develop stronger, more durable and more efficient materials by analysing phase transformations and microstructures. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in Corrosion Engineering & Corrosion Prevention Self Study Time 15 Hours. This course covers fundamental corrosion science, corrosion mechanisms, laboratory testing methods, corrosion prevention strategies & the basic metallurgy, properties & applications of the widely used corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs) including Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys, Copper Alloys:, Zirconium Alloys, Cobalt Alloys & Titanium Alloys. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Aluminium & Its Alloys Self Study Time 25 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, extraction, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of aluminium & its alloys (wrought alloys & cast alloys.) Self Study Course fees £950 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Aluminium Casting Alloys Self Study Time 20 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of cast aluminium alloys. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Cast Iron Self Study Time 25 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of cast iron. Self Study Course fees £950 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Copper & Its Alloys Self Study Time 25 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, extraction, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of copper & its alloys. Self Study Course fees £950 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Ferrous Metals Self Study Time 55 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of steel, stainless steel & cast iron. Self Study Course fees £1250 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering (CertMet) Self Study Time 70 Hours. This is a comprehensive & fast-track Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to Metallurgy, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, applications, manufacture, inspection & testing of ferrous & non-ferrous metals. The course is focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require. Self Study Course fees £1750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Stainless Steel Self Study Time 30 Hours. This unrivalled Metallurgy of stainless steel course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of Austenitic, Ferritic, Duplex, Martensitic & Precipitation Hardened stainless steels. Self Study Course fees £950 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in the Metallurgy of Steel & Stainless Steel Self Study Time 50 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection & testing of steel & stainless steel. Self Study Course fees £1250 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸 The Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):Self Study Time 10 Hours. This Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) course covers the fundamental principles, typical applications, advantages & disadvantages, applicable international standards and the training requirements for Inspectors for the principal types of NDT techniques that are widely specified for the identification of imperfections & defects in metals & other engineering materials. The NDT techniques covered include: ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT); RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (RT) ; MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING (MT); DYE PENETRANT TESTING (PT); EDDY CURRENT TESTING (ET) & ACOUSTIC EMISSION (AE) TESTING. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸The Fundamentals of Steelmaking & Steel Manufacturing Processes Self Study Time 15 Hours. This is a comprehensive course covering the various steelmaking routes (Blast Furnace / BOS; Electric Arc Furnace; Green Steelmaking; Secondary Steelmaking) & other steel manufacturing routes which is unrivalled in the market & is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to steelmaking & steel manufacturing processes, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Understanding Metal Grades & Material Certificates Self Study Time 15 Hours. Understanding material certificates is crucial for anyone involved in industries including manufacturing, construction, engineering & quality assurance. Candidates learn to confidently interpret material certificates & BS EN 10204, ensuring compliance with international standards like ISO, BS, EN, ASME & ASTM. Gain the skills to spot inaccuracies and ensure quality control. Candidates also discover the nuances of metal grades—what they mean, why they matter and how to choose the right materials for the job. From carbon steels to high-performance alloys. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
🔸Mechanical Testing & Mechanical Properties of Engineering Materials Self Study Time 15 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the mechanical testing methods for the determination of the mechanical properties of engineering materials. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in Materials Science & Engineering (CertMatEng) Self Study Time 85 Hours. This is a comprehensive & fast-track Materials Science & Engineering course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to materials engineering, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, applications, manufacture, inspection & testing of engineering materials & advanced materials, including metallic materials (ferrous & non-ferrous metals & alloys), as well as non-metallic materials (ceramics, carbons, polymers and composites.) The course is focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require. Self Study Course fees £1950 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸The Fundamentals of Composite Materials Self Study Time 15 Hours. This composites fundamentals course covers the structure, properties, manufacture, applications, inspection, testing & joining of composite materials. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY; BRAZING TECHNOLOGY; QUALITY MANAGEMENT
🔸 How to Develop & Write a Qualified Welding Procedure Specification Self Study Time 10 Hours. The course provides knowledge, skills & understanding on how to develop & write a qualified welding procedure specification (WPS) for a widely used structural steel grade BS EN 10025-2 S355 welded by the widely used arc welding processes according to the European welding standards. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸 Professional Certificate in Visual Welding Inspection (CertVisInsp) Self Study Time 10 Hours. This is a comprehensive course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to visual welding inspection, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the requirements for & how to carry out a visual welding inspection of welds. The fundamentals of welding and the principles of the widely used fusion welding processes, including arc welding processes, laser beam welding and electron beam welding are covered. The specific weld quality requirements for a wide range of welded products are also reviewed. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in Welding Engineering (CWE) Self Study Time 70 Hours. This is a comprehensive & fast-track Welding Engineering course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course is focussed on providing practical, work-place ready skills that employers and industry require. Self Study Course fees £1750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Professional Certificate in Welding Inspection & Quality Management (CertWIQM) Self Study Time 25 Hours. This is a comprehensive course which is unrivalled in the market & which is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding inspection & quality management, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. The course is also applicable to a wide range of welding industry sectors and covers the requirements for & how to carry out a visual inspection of welds, as well as the principles of the supplementary non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for the inspection of weld quality, including Radiography RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing PT) & Eddy Current Testing (ET.) The fundamentals of welding and the principles of the widely used fusion welding processes, including arc welding processes, laser beam welding and electron beam welding are also covered. The specific weld quality requirements for a wide range of welded products are also reviewed, as are the requirements of ISO 3834, ISO 14731 and the Factory Production Control system requirements for certification to BS EN 1090 which is applicable to steel & aluminum structures for UKCA & CE Marking certification. Self Study Course fees £950 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Responsible Welding Coordination Self Study Time 20-40 Hours (number of hours dependent on the course chosen.) Studying Responsible Welding Coordination equips candidates with specialised expertise in welding technology, welding processes, welding codes & standards, metallurgy, inspection techniques and compliance with regulations like ISO 14731, EN 1090 & ISO 17660. Self Study Course fees from £950 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸The Fundamentals of Welding & Brazing Self Study Time 20 Hours. This course covers a review of welding processes & the fundamental principles of welding & brazing technology. The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to welding & brazing, as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed. Self Study Course fees £950 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸 Visual Inspection of Brazed Joints Self Study Time 6 Hours. This course covers a review of the principles of brazing; the types of brazing defects that can occur, their causes & how to avoid them and the requirements for the visual inspection of brazed joints according to BS EN 12799:2000. Self Study Self Study Course fees £550 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Visual Welding Inspection - Steel & Aluminium Structures Self Study Time 7 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the requirements for the visual weld inspection of structural steel & aluminium welds for supply into steel & aluminium structures to satisfy the requirements of UKCA & CE Marking to BS EN 1090. Self Study Course fees £650 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
🔸Welding Inspection - Steel & Aluminium Structures Self Study Time 10 Hours. This course provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the requirements for the welding inspection (visual inspection & other Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection techniques) of structural steel & aluminium welds for supply into steel & aluminium structures to satisfy the requirements of UKCA & CE Marking to BS EN 1090. Self Study Course fees £750 per person, inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook, Assessment & Certification.
For a quotation to purchase from our course packages, or for more information on any of our courses, please contact our Principal Consultant & Course Tutor, Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI MMet MBA:
e-mail: philip@philipbralsford.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)114 235 6111
Mobile: +44 (0)7963 099930