To develop an understanding of the properties, performance and applications of common materials relevant to technologies.
Learning outcomes: On successful completion of learning the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding at Level 5 relating to:
1. Classes of technology materials and their combinations.
2. Significant properties of technology materials.
3. Performance of technology materials.
4. Applications of technology materials.
Assessment 1: Metallic and non-metallic components
Part A
Select a metallic vehicle component and discuss the suitability of the chosen material for its application. Investigate what the advantages and disadvantages would be if other materials were used in a similar role.
Issues to be covered in this part:
1. Analysis of the vehicle component: role, work conditions, requirements for the role (be as specific as possible).
2. Analysis of material suitable for this specific application. Properties. How they are achieved (composition, heat treatment etc.).
3. How properties of the above described material meet requirements for the role.
4. Other possible materials for the role: advantages and disadvantages.
5. Sustainability of metals and alloys in transport industry and recycling process.
6. The minimum number of words: 2400.
Part B
Select a non-metallic vehicle component and discuss the suitability of the chosen material for its application. Investigate what the advantages and disadvantages would be if other materials were used in a similar role.
Issues to be covered in this part:
1. Analysis of the component: role, conditions, requirements for the role (be as specific as possible).
2. Analysis of material suitable for this specific application. Properties. How they are achieved.
3. How properties of the above described material meet requirements for the role.
4. Other possible materials for the role: advantages and disadvantages.
5. Sustainability of non-metallic materials in transport industry and recycling process.
6. The minimum number of words: 2400.