SAPMA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
SAPMA/BCF TECHNICAL TRAINING is ideal for anyone, whether in the industry, its supply-chain and an associated industry. The modules are designed for everyone who wishes to improve their knowledge in coatings technologies at any level.
The training is designed not just for people involved directly in coatings formulation and manufacture, but also anyone in the industry supply chain, from suppliers of coatings products to end-users, and also in related industries.
The modules provide not only technical training but also a better command of technical English – the universal language for the Coatings Industry – in a global arena.
OUR CURATED SHORT COURSES are a great way to earn your CPD points and to improve your career advancement opportunities. You can rest assured that you will accessing high quality learning material compiled to enhance your knowledge and improve your career opportunities within the industry and within our associated industries.
BROWSE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE training opportunities below and open each item for detailed information and booking instructions. You should feel free to contact us for general queries, but please use the details in the contact information section on that specific training page for answers and assistance relating to that piece of training in particular.
BCF Level 2 – Foundation
200: Coatings for Life - An Introduction
201: General Overview of Coatings
202: Media and Solvents
203: Pigment and their Properties
204: Paint and Ink Manufacture: Rheology
205: Evaluation
206: Surface Preparation
207: Powder Coatings - Overview
208: Powder Coating Application and Cure
209: Paint and Ink Application
BCF Level 3 – Intermediate
301: Types and Manufacture of Pigments
302: Properties of Pigments
310: Media – Thermoplastic Powders
311: Media – Thermosetting Powders
312: Testing – Solvents and Resins
313: The Testing of Pigments
314: Manufacture – Paint
315: Manufacture – Ink
316: Manufacture – Powder Coatings
317: Evaluation of Paints – Physical Properties
318: Evaluation of Paints – Chemical and Environmental Properties
319: Evaluation of Coating Powders
320: The Evaluation of Colour
321: Paint Application – Spraying
322: Paint Application – Non Spraying
323: Ink Application Technology
324: Application Equipment for the Application of Powder Coatings
325: Theory of Application of Powder Coatings
326: Application – Metallic Substrates
327: Application – Non-Metallic Substrates
328: The Curing of Coatings
329: Coatings – Safety, Health and Environmental Aspects
BCF Level 4 – Intermediate
403: Solvents and Additives
404: Media – Introduction and Manufacture of Media
405: Non-Convertible Media
406: Oils, Driers and Oleoresins
409: Convertible Media – Alkyds and Polyesters
410: Acrylics and Aminos
411: Epoxies and Urethane Resins
414: Manufacture – Dispersion
417: Manufacture – Flow
418: Ink Technology and Formulation
BCF Level 5 – Advanced
501: Pigments Colour and Dispersion
502: Evaluation and Specifications
503: Formulation – Determining Factors
504: System Components – Decorative Applications
505: Formulation Requirements of Industrial Systems – Wood and High Performance
506: Formulation Requirements of Industrial Systems – Automotive and Can Coatings
507: Liquid Coatings, Modifiers and Drying
508: Application and Special Properties
509: Appearance and Properties
510: Urethane and Amino Resins
511: Epoxy, Acrylic and Water Reducible Resins
512: Water Borne Coatings
513: Thermosetting Coating Powders
514: Coating Powders – Manufacture
515: Thin Film Intumescent Coatings for Fire Protection of Steel Structures
599: Advanced Level Formulation Project
SAPMA ONLINE COLOUR TRAINING COURSE
The new SAPMA & NCS Colour Course
Course Outline
This course has been specifically designed to assist all members within the coatings sector to obtain a basic [continues…]
