Certificate in Coatings Technology Level 2

Certificate in Coatings Technology Level 2 

The Coatings Training Institute brought to you by the British Coatings Federation, 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 2 of this exciting programme of study provides a pathway for anyone who wishes or needs to develop an understanding of the technology of surface coatings.  This includes sales, administrative or technical support staff who deal first-hand with users. The training could also assist staff involved in the application and testing of coating products. 

The areas covered, provide a general introduction to all aspects of surface coatings, in all their many forms:  liquid paint, powder coatings, and printing inks.  It also includes details of the raw materials used in coatings, their formulation, manufacture, and application.

Level 2 is comprised of modules covering the following topics:

• Coatings for life (An introduction to coatings chemistry and industry)
• General Overview of Coatings
• Media and Solvents
• Pigments and their Properties
• Paint and Ink Manufacture – Rheology
• Evaluation
• Surface Preparation
• Powder Coatings – Overview
• Powder Coating Application and Cure
• Paint and Ink Application

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.

Prerequisites

Level 2 - https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels

No formal qualifications – Although a basic knowledge of chemistry and physics will be required.

Additional information

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.