The virtual course will take place on 3 June 2026. 

Book before 9th April 2026 to receive a 10% early bird discount on course fees.  This is in addition to the 20% discount for IOM3 members.

We are delighted to be working with experienced trainer Dr Clayton Thomas to offer this one-day short course introducing non-ferrous metallurgy.

This one-day course provides a practical introduction to the most widely used non-ferrous alloy systems, how they are manufactured, their key properties, and where they are applied. The course is ideal for professionals seeking to broaden their understanding of metals beyond steels, enabling better material selection, performance assessment, and problem-solving in manufacturing and engineering environments

This course is one of ten courses in the IOM3 Metallurgy in Practice suite. 

  • If you attend this and two of the other courses in the series, you will receive an IOM3 Certificate in Metallurgy in Practice.  
  • If you attend this and five of the other courses in the series, you will receive the IOM3 Diploma in Metallurgy in Practice.

Book all of your courses at once to receive a discounted rate.

Who should attend the course?

The course is aimed at personnel who work in engineering, production and design and who manufacture or supply engineering components. This includes buyers and salespersons. It will also be a useful introduction to the subject for new starters and graduate engineers.

How is the course structured?

During the course you will explore:

  • Introduction to non-ferrous metallurgy​​​​​​
    - Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy: similarities and differences
    - Why use non-ferrous alloys   
  • Basic metallurgy, commonly used grades, properties, fabrication, corrosion resistance and applications of:
    - Aluminium alloys
    - Nickel alloys
    - Titanium alloys
    - Copper alloys
By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • Distinguish clearly between ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy

  • Understand the fundamental metallurgy of the main non-ferrous alloy families

  • Identify commonly used grades and their characteristics

  • Recognise fabrication considerations and potential challenges

  • Assess corrosion resistance and environmental limitations

  • Select suitable non-ferrous alloys for typical engineering applications

How much does it cost?

  • IOM3 members receive a 20% discount on this course, with a preferential fee of £472.
  • A limited number of highly discounted places are available for undergraduate, postgraduate, apprentice and Associate (AIMMM) members of IOM3 at rate of £118.
  • Subscribers to our Business Partner Programme are entitled to a 10% discount, making the course fee £531. 
  • The non-member rate for this one-day course is £590.   Find out about joining IOM3 here.
  • Secure your place more than 8 weeks before the course date to receive an additional early bird discount of 10%

Course fees are subject to VAT at 20% where applicable.

“An Introduction to Non-Ferrous Metallurgy” from the Metallurgy in Practice Suite, featuring a purple background and an image of assorted non-ferrous

 

Register to attend the next course

Virtual course using Zoom
9:30am to 4:30pm, 3 June 

 

 

Register to complete the IOM3 Certificate in Metallurgy in Practice 

Register to complete the IOM3 Diploma in Metallurgy in    Practice