Manufacturing Technologist – Metallurgy

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Areas Of Interest:   Sustainability & Quality Practices
Certificate Level:  Diploma
Certificate Name:  Diploma of Manufacturing Technology
Certificate Description:  Manufacturing Technologists (Metallurgy) may work in a range of manufacturing or engineering enterprises. They use their specialised knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of metals and minerals to extract them from their natural ores, and further refine them through processes such as casting or alloying. They may also specialise in research to develop new, efficient processes that are economically viable.
Code:  MSA50108
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Organise and communicate information
Interact with computing technology
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Apply quality standards
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Select and test mechanical engineering materials
Apply metallurgy principles
Select common engineering materials
Prepare and examine metallographic samples
Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds
Evaluate mould design and gating
Undertake and interpret results of chemical analysis on metal samples
Determine and supervise heat treatment of metal
Apply basic chemistry principles to metallurgy
Apply metallurgy principles and practice to determine metal forming and shaping processes
Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations
Select surface treatment methods for metallic components or products
Identify and describe equipment for mineral and chemical processing plants
Select metal forming process
Interpret customer requirements
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment