This Unit is designed to enable candidates to develop knowledge and understanding of material properties and testing and to apply basic material selection concepts for a range of components. The Unit also provides candidates with the opportunity to examine materials and components with the aim of establishing basic properties.

On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to:

1 Identify basic properties for a range of materials.
2 Outline the structure of a range of materials.
3 Select suitable materials for a range of products.