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Catherine Gibson

Portfolio Development Technician

"I liked the fact that the course is done remotely, so study can be done at your own pace at home around work."

Modules Undertaken
  • L2

    200 Coatings for Life - An Introduction

  • L2

    201 General Overview of Coatings

  • L2

    202 Media and Solvents

  • L2

    203 Pigments and their Properties

  • L2

    204 Paint and Ink Manufacture - Rheology

  • L2

    205 Evaluation

What made you want to study with the Coatings Training Institute? Where were you in your career when you began your studies?

I wanted to study with the Coatings Training Institute to further enhance my knowledge of paint technology and production. I was a Portfolio Development Technician when I began my studies.

How did you find your experience studying through CTI? What were your main takeaways? What was the level of difficulty for you?

I liked the fact that the course is done remotely, so study can be done at your own pace at home around work. I found beginning studying again after many years difficult at first but really started enjoying learning again after completing the first module. The bullet points at the beginning of each module help you to revise for the end test and the assignments instructions are very clear. When I had a query about one of the assignments my question was answered swiftly by the tutor so help is at hand if you require it.

How did your studies help you in your career? Where are you now?

The studies will help with my career as my knowledge of paint technology increases. Finishing the course is one of my end-of-year work goals. The course will help my progression to senior technician.

What does being shortlisted for BCF’s Student of the Year Award mean to you?

It means a great deal to me as I have not studied for a number of years. My confidence has grown as I have got further with the modules.

What would you say to someone looking to study through CTI?

I would definitely recommend studying through CTI  to someone interested. The course content is interesting and relevant if you have a career in the paint industry.