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Course description

Certificate in Coatings Technology Level 4

The Coatings Training Institute brought to you by the British Coatings Federation Ltd, is suitable for anyone who needs to know more about the technology of coatings. This means not just those people involved directly in coatings formulation and manufacture but also people right across the supply chain, including suppliers to the industry, users of coatings products or who work in a related industry.

Level 4 of this study programme is primarily aimed at senior laboratory staff who already have experience within the Coatings Industry or with a supplier to this industry and who want to progress their knowledge. Students who have a scientific background and experience of the coatings industry will benefit from these modules.
These modules delve further into the chemical and physical nature of the types of resin systems commonly used in the manufacture of surface coatings and their interactions with additives and solvents.

Level 4 is comprised of modules covering the flowing topics:

• Solvents and Additives
• Media – Introduction and Manufacture of Media
• Non-Convertible Media
• Oils, Driers and Oleoresins
• Convertible Media – Alkyds and Polyesters
• Acrylics and Aminos
• Epoxies and Urethane Resins
• Manufacture – Dispersion
• Manufacture - Flow

Students work through modules by downloading the coursework material from our study portal. Students also complete online assessments and written tests at the end of the modules which are marked by a Coatings Training Institute tutor, who is appointed when studies commence. Total study time per module is between 8-12 hours. All instructions and learning plans are contained at the beginning of the module. Each student is given a personal web page where they can track their progress.

Successful completion of 6 modules entitles a student to a full International Certificate in Coatings Technology (ICCT) awarded by The Coatings Training Institute. However, certificates are also presented if the student takes only one (or any other number) of modules.

Pre-requisites

Level 4 - https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
A scientific background, with Chemistry and Physics to A Level or above, is strongly recommended.

Training provider

The British Coatings Federation Ltd

Email

lorraine.beard@bcf.co.uk

Tel

+442476935390