Introduction to Manual Composite Layup Techniques

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Derek Warwick:

So the micro-credential of Manual Composite Layup Techniques is really important.

Composite material, carbon fibres, has been used in the aerospace industry for 50 odd years.

Today, technology is changing and there's so many industries now that are looking at accessing carbon fibre technology to make their products lighter and more efficient.

Professor Richard Yang:

The future of the engineering material is composites. Because of the superior properties of performance, it's light, it's strong and is corrosion and fatigue resistant.

So it's widely applied in the aerospace, aeronautic, mechanical and for business and for industry.

Derek Warwick:

Learning the manual skills of composite technology is fundamental to our progression in careers with design. Learning how the material acts and behaves and can be manipulated, gives people a great understanding of maybe how to design a product or go and make a product for themselves.

Professor Sarah Zhang:

Upskilling is very important, and this micro-credential provides an excellent opportunity to upskill the knowledge and the skills for the better lay up of composite.

And this micro-credential, just provide that very direct, and relevant to their profession and industry experience.

Derek Warwick:

I've been working in composites for 25 years. They've come a long way and they're still here and the industry is only getting bigger.

So for someone who's looking for a career in composites, then the opportunities are endless and I can guarantee you they'll be around for a long time.

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