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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 CoursesManufacture & 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 CoursesInk 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 CoursesEpoxy, 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 CoursesMost popular courses
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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
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
Evaluation of Paints – Chemical and Environmental Properties
£415
Non BCF member
£305
BCF
member
Application Equipment for the Application of Powder Coatings
£415
Non BCF member
£305
BCF
member
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
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
Industrial Coatings for Automotive and Packaging Applications
£575
Non BCF member
£415
BCF
member
Thin Film Intumescent Coatings for Fire Protection of Steel Structures
£575
Non BCF member
£415
BCF
member