What to study

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Level Two

Paint & Ink Application

To achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Coatings Technology, candidates must choose: a minimum of 4 modules from the Compulsory Modules section and 2 modules from any other level.

Level 2 Courses
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Level Three

Manufacture & Evaluation of Paints

To achieve a Level 3 Certificate in Coatings Technology, candidates must choose: a minimum of 4 modules from the Compulsory Modules section and 2 modules from any other level.

Level 3 Courses
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Level Four

Ink Technology & Formulation

To achieve a Level 4 Certificate in Coatings Technology, candidates must choose: a minimum of 4 modules from the Compulsory Modules section and 2 modules from any other level.

Level 4 Courses
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Level Five

Epoxy, Acrylic & Water Reducible Resins

To achieve a Level 5 Certificate in Coatings Technology, candidates must choose: a minimum of 4 modules from the Compulsory Modules section and 2 modules from any other level.

Level 5 Courses

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General Overview of Coatings

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

Pigments and their Properties

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

Media and Solvents

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

Paint and Ink Manufacture - Rheology

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

Coatings for Life - An Introduction

£375

Non BCF member

£275

BCF
member

Surface Preparation

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

Level 2 – Foundation

To achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Coatings Technology, candidates must choose: a minimum of 4 modules from Level 2 and 2 modules from any other level. Browse through our modules below and click Learn More for a description of the module.

Pre-requisites

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.

Approved by Royal Society of Chemistry

200

Coatings for Life - An Introduction

£375

Non BCF member

£275

BCF
member

201

General Overview of Coatings

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

202

Media and Solvents

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

203

Pigments and their Properties

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

204

Paint and Ink Manufacture - Rheology

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

205

Evaluation

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

206

Surface Preparation

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

207

Powder Coatings - Overview

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

208

Powder Coating Application and Cure

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

209

Paint and Ink Application

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

Level 3 – Intermediate

To achieve a Level 3 Certificate in Coatings Technology, candidates must choose: a minimum of 4 modules from Level 3 and 2 modules from any other level. Browse through our modules below and click Learn More for a description of the module.

Pre-requisites

Level 3 – https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels

General knowledge of Chemistry and Physics are required, with some basic qualification (e.g. A-Level)

Approved by Royal Society of Chemistry

301

Types and Manufacture of Pigments

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

302

Properties of Pigments

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

310

Media - Thermoplastics Powders

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

311

Media – Thermosetting Powders

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

312

Testing – Solvents and Resins

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

313

The Testing of Pigments

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

314

Manufacture – Paint

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

315

Manufacture – Ink

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

316

Manufacture – Powder Coatings

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

319

Evaluation of Paints – Physical Properties

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

320

Evaluation of Paints – Chemical and Environmental Properties

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

322

Evaluation of Coating Powders

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

323

The Evaluation of Colour

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

324

Paint Application – Spraying

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

325

Paint Application – Non-Spraying

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

326

Ink Application Technology

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

327

Application Equipment for the Application of Powder Coatings

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

328

Theory of Application of Powder Coatings

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

329

Application – Metallic Substrates

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

330

Application – Non-Metallic Substrates

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

332

The Curing of Coatings

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

333

Coatings – Safety, Health and Environmental Aspects

£415

Non BCF member

£305

BCF
member

Level 4 – Intermediate

To achieve a Level 4 Certificate in Coatings Technology, candidates must choose: a minimum of 4 modules from Level 4 and 2 modules from any other level. Browse through our modules below and click Learn More for a description of the module.

Pre-requisites

Level 4 – https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels

These modules include references to scientific concepts relating to coatings technology. For example, those identified with an asterisk contain many references to chemical formulae and reactions. Therefore, a scientific education, with Chemistry and Physics to at least UK Advanced Level or higher, is strongly recommended for anyone taking these modules.

Approved by Royal Society of Chemistry

403

Solvents and Additives

£525

Non BCF member

£360

BCF
member

404

Media - Introduction and Manufacture of Media

£525

Non BCF member

£360

BCF
member

405

Non-Convertible Media *

£525

Non BCF member

£360

BCF
member

406

Oils, Driers and Oleoresins

£525

Non BCF member

£360

BCF
member

407

Convertible Media - Alkyds and Polyesters *

£525

Non BCF member

£360

BCF
member

408

Acrylics and Aminos *

£525

Non BCF member

£360

BCF
member

409

Epoxies and Urethane Resins *

£525

Non BCF member

£360

BCF
member

417

Manufacture – Dispersion

£525

Non BCF member

£360

BCF
member

418

Manufacture – Flow

£525

Non BCF member

£360

BCF
member

Level 5 – Advanced

To achieve a Level 5 Certificate in Coatings Technology, candidates must choose: a minimum of 4 modules from Level 4 and 2 modules from any other level. However, to achieve a full Certificate in Coatings Technology, students must include Module 599, a formal, extended project on a topic to be agreed upon between you, your mentor, and The Coatings Training Institute tutor. Browse through our modules below and click Learn More for a description of the module.

Pre-requisites

Level 5 – https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels

These modules include references to scientific concepts relating to coatings technology. For example, those identified with an asterisk contain many references to chemical formulae and reactions. Therefore, a scientific education, with Chemistry and Physics to at least UK Advanced Level or higher, is strongly recommended for anyone taking these modules.

Approved by Royal Society of Chemistry

501

Pigments Colour and Dispersion

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

502

Evaluation and Specifications

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

503

Formulation – Determining Factors

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

504

System Components - Decorative Applications

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

506

Industrial Coatings for Automotive and Packaging Applications

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

507

Liquid Coatings, Modifiers and Drying

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

508

Application and Special Properties

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

509

Appearance and Properties

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

510

Urethane and Amino Resins*

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

511

Epoxy, Acrylic and Water Reducible Resins*

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

512

Water Borne Coatings*

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

513

Thermosetting Coating Powders*

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

514

Coating Powders – Manufacture

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

515

Thin Film Intumescent Coatings for Fire Protection of Steel Structures

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

516

General Overview of Inkjet

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member

599

Advanced Level Formulation Project

£575

Non BCF member

£415

BCF
member