PRS3070 Industrial Materials

1.1 describe and model the molecular structure of a metallic, polymeric, ceramic and composite material; e.g., atoms and molecules, molecular arrangement, attractions and connections

1.2 determine the properties of an industrial (stock) material through investigation and/or observation; e.g., mechanical (strength, elasticity and plasticity, malleability and ductility, hardness), chemical and thermal (conductivity, melting and freezing points, combustibility, rate of expansion), electrical and magnetic (conductivity, resistivity, permeability), optical (opacity, reflectivity, colour)

1.3 relate the properties of an industrial (stock) material to its molecular structure

1.4 explain how the properties of an industrial (stock) material determine its applications in product design and secondary manufacturing processes

2.1 describe primary manufacturing and the major categories of nonrenewable resources (raw materials) used in primary manufacturing; e.g., petroleum, natural gas, metallic ores, nonmetallic ores

2.2 identify and describe major types of industrial (stock) materials produced through primary manufacturing processes; e.g., metallic (ferrous, nonferrous), structural (sand, gravel, crushed stone), polymeric (thermoplastic, thermoset), ceramic (clay-based, refractory, glass, abrasive), composite (layered, fibre-reinforced, particle)

2.3 describe standard forms for each type of industrial (stock) material; e.g., plate, bar and rod; sheet, roll and film; pellet and powder

2.4 describe major industries that consume stock materials produced in Canada; e.g., secondary manufacturing, construction, consumer and domestic use

3.1 identify specific mineral ores and/or petroleum feedstocks and describe techniques employed to manufacture the stock material; e.g., thermal, chemical, mechanical, electrical

3.2 describe and illustrate the major stages in the manufacturing process, including inputs, processes, outputs and feedback systems

3.3 examine and describe the conversion of a nonrenewable resource into an industrial (stock) material within one of Canada’s primary manufacturing industries

3.4 explain applications of electronic equipment and computer technology in monitoring and controlling manufacturing operations

3.5 describe storage facilities and distribution systems within the industry and their impacts on industry location and product costs

3.6 explain environmental assessment and management practices conducted by industry during the manufacturing operations; e.g., environmental standards and the enforcement of safe operating procedures

3.7 describe industry initiatives that respond to environmental concerns (waste treatment, emission control) that address occupational health and safety requirements (odour scrubbers, noise suppressants water purification) and in reprocessing and recycling to ensure a life-cycle approach to chemicals management

4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

5.2 identify steps to achieve goals