50-420-721Metallurgy & Materials for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course provides the opportunity for the apprentice to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of hardness testing, carbons and low alloy steel, tool steels, stainless steels, cast iron, aluminum and aluminum alloys, die cast alloys, copper and copper alloys, plastics, heat treating and nondestructive testing.  
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies
  1. Create a definition table
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet with includes a definition table
    Criteria
    apprentice creates a table that defines the terms that make up the language of metallurgy
    the table includes a column listing chemical terms and a column listing the mechanical properties of materials
    the table includes definitions for each chemical term
    the table includes a column defining each of the mechanical properties of materials
    the table includes all chemical and mechanical properties that are on the information handed out by your instructor
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  2. Test hardness of materials
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice conducts a hardness test on given materials selected by the instructor
    apprentice uses a Rockwell and/or Brinell hardness tester
    apprentice determines hardness within a pre-established range
    apprentice relates hardness to machinability to 100% accuracy
    apprentice converts results of one type of harness testing to another within the accuracy provided on the conversion chart
    apprentice selects the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]
    apprentice performs all critical steps in the right order
    apprentice verbalizes an explanation of the process as it is performed
    apprentice submits test results to the instructor for review and feedback

  3. Select machining applications for carbon and low alloy steels
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists applications where carbon or low alloy steels would be the metal of choice in a table or chart
    table/chart inlcudes the process to be used in the given application
    chart accounts for properties of the carbon or low alloy steel
    apprentice describes the manufacturing process for carbon or low alloy steel
    apprentice lists the reasons for selecting the application(s) they did for carbon or low alloy steel
    apprentice defends significant reasons as to why the application is the preferred choice
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  4. Select machining applications for tool steels
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists applications where tool steels would be the metal of choice in a table or chart
    table or chart accounts for the process to be used in the given application
    chart accounts for properties of tool steel
    apprentice describes the manufacturing process for tool steel
    apprentice lists reasons for selecting the application(s) they did for tool y steel
    apprentice defends significant reasons as to why the application was the preferred choice
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  5. Select machining applications for stainless steels
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists applications where stainless steels would be the metal of choice in a table or chart
    chart/table includes the process to be used in the given application
    chart/table accounts for properties of stainless steel
    apprentice describes the manufacturing process for stainless steel
    apprentice lists reasons for selecting the application(s) they did for stainless steel
    apprentice defends significant reasons as to why the application was the preferred choice
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  6. Select machining applications for cast iron (CI)
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists applications where cast iron would be the metal of choice in a table or chart
    chart or table accounts for the process to be used in the given application
    chart accounts for properties of cast iron
    apprentice describes the manufacturing process for cast iron
    apprentice lists reasons for selecting the application(s) they did for cast iron
    apprentice defends significant reasons as to why the application was the preferred choice
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  7. Select machining applications for aluminum and aluminum alloys
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists applications where aluminum and aluminum alloys would be the metal of choice in a chart or table
    table/chart accounts for the process to be used in the given application
    table/chart accounts for properties of the aluminum and aluminum alloys
    apprentice describes the manufacturing process for aluminum and aluminum alloys
    apprentice lists reasons for selecting the application(s) they did for aluminum and aluminum alloys
    apprentice defends significant reasons as to why the application was the preferred choice
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  8. Select machining applications for die cast alloys
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists applications where die cast alloys would be the metal of choice in a table or chart
    table/chart accounts for the process to be used in the given application
    table/chart accounts for properties of the die cast alloys
    apprentice describes the manufacturing process for die cast alloys
    apprentice lists reasons for selecting the application(s) they did for die cast alloys
    apprentice defends significant reasons as to why the application was the preferred choice
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  9. Select machining applications for copper and copper alloys
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists applications where copper and copper alloys would be the metal of choice in a table or chart
    chart/table accounts for the process to be used in the given application
    chart/table accounts for properties of the copper and copper alloys
    apprentice describes the manufacturing process for copper and copper alloys
    apprentice lists reasons for selecting the application(s) they did for copper and copper alloys
    apprentice defends significant reasons as to why the application was the preferred choice
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  10. Select machining applications for plastics
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists applications where a type of plastic would be the material of choice in a table or chart
    table/chart accounts for the process to be used in the given application
    table/chart accounts for properties of the plastic
    apprentice describes the manufacturing process for various plastics
    apprentice lists reasons for selecting the application(s) they did for the plastic
    apprentice defends significant reasons as to why the application was the preferred choice
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  11. Determine an application for a heat treating process
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment AND/OR
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects an appropriate heat treat process for specific materials and applications selected by the instructor
    heat treat method selected accounts for the type of material being used
    heat treat method accounts for the correct sequence in the manufacturing process
    heat treat method accounts for requirements shown on the print (as applicable)
    apprentice uses all correct heat treating terms
    apprentice interprets the requirements with 100% accuracy
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  12. Select a non-destructive testing procedure
    Assessment Strategies
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists appropriate non-destructive testing methods for specific materials and applications determined by the instructor
    non-destructive testing methods account for the type of material being used
    non-destructive testing methods account for the correct sequence in the manufacturing process
    non-destructive testing methods account for requirements shown on the print (as applicable)
    apprentice uses correct non-destructive testing terms
    apprentice interprets the testing requirements with 100% accuracy
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  13. Examine the processes for alloying elements
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment AND/OR
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  14. Explore tempering, annealing, and normalizing various metals
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment AND/OR
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  15. Investigate iron and steel production techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment AND/OR
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  16. Compare metallurgical testing procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment AND/OR
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  17. Contrast metal and material classifications
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment AND/OR
    Metallurgy & Materials Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications