1. The Coatings Training Institute

2. The Coatings Training Institute –
created by the paint industry,
for the paint industry
• All courses written by senior R&D staff in the
British Coatings Federation, the not for profit
trade association representing the coatings
and printing ink industries

3. What the Coatings Training
Institute delivers
↑ Technical coatings, powder & ink knowledge
↑ Technical English
↑ Customer service
↑ Innovation
↑ Staff confidence and motivation
↑ Career internal opportunities for staff

4. Distance learning
with support
Student
Mentor Tutor
Paint
Company
Paint
Company

5. Proven success
Hundreds of students have studied with us,
from large and small coatings
manufacturers around the world:
UK China South Africa
France Indonesia Nigeria
Germany Pakistan Saudi Arabia
Turkey Thailand Kenya
USA Malaysia Zimbabwe

6. Over 60 specialist
coatings modules
• 10 to 12 hours self study per module
• Self assessed questions
• Computer marked assessments
• Assignments (tutor supported)
• Written exam (exam conditions)
• Pass/Merit/Distinction
• BCF certified

7. Level 2 – Foundation
Modules
1. General Overview of Coating
2. Media and Solvents
3. Pigments and their Properties
4. Paint and Ink Manufacture – Rheology
Evaluation
5. Surface Preparation
6. Powder Coatings – Overview
7. Powder Coating Application and Cure
8. Paint and Ink Application

8. Level 3 – Intermediate
Types and Manufacture of Pigments
Properties of Pigments
Media – Thermoplastics Powders
Media – Thermosetting Powders
Testing – Solvents and Resins
The Testing of Pigments
Manufacture – Paint
Manufacture – Ink
Manufacture – Powder Coatings
Evaluation of Paints – Physical Properties
Evaluation of Paints – Chemical and Environmental
Properties
Evaluation of Coating Powders

9. The Evaluation of Colour
Paint Application – Spraying
Paint Application – Non-Spraying
Ink Application Technology
Application Equipment for the Application of Powder Coatings
Theory of Application of Powder Coatings
Application – Metallic Substrates
Application - Non-Metallic Substrates
The Curing of Coatings
Coatings – Safety, Health and Environmental Aspects
Responsibilities and Rights of Employment
National Induction Programme for the Surface Coating Industry
Level 3 – Intermediate

10. Level 4 – Intermediate
Solvents and Additives
Media – Introduction and Manufacture of Media
Non-Convertible Media
Oils, Driers and Oleoresins
Convertible Media – Alkyds and Polyesters
Acrylics and Aminos
Epoxies and Urethane Resins
Manufacture – Dispersion
Manufacture – Flow
Ink Technology and Formulation

11. Level 5 – Advanced
Pigments Colour and Dispersion
Evaluation and Specifications
Formulation – Determining Factors
System Components – Decorative Applications
Formulation Requirements of Industrial Systems –
Wood and High Performance
Formulation Requirements of Industrial Systems –
Automotive and Can Coatings
Liquid Coatings, Modifiers and Drying
Application and Special Properties

12. Level 5 – Advanced
Appearance and Properties
Urethane and Amino Resins
Epoxy, Acrylic and Water Reducible Resins
Water Borne Coatings
Thermosetting Coating Powders
Coating Powders – Manufacture
Thin Film Intumescent Coatings for Fire Protection
of Steel Structures
Advanced Level Formulation Project

13. A quick tour of the Coatings Training Institute
study portal

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22. Assignment
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25. Malcolm Griffiths
Malcolm is the UK’s leading
trainer in the Coatings
Industry, working for all the
best known Training
Institutes such as Paint
Research Association,
British Coatings Federation
and Institute of Metal
Finishing.
Andy Storey
Andy is a Chemistry
Graduate and has a
strong track record,
having worked in the
Coatings Industry for
more than 20 years in
Research and
Development and senior
Production Roles.
Martin Addicott
Martin is also a
Chemistry Graduate
with an extensive
history or working in
Senior Research and
Development roles in
the Printing Ink
Industry.
Our tutors

26. Testimonials

27. The Coatings Training Institute

28. What makes CTI unique?
• Courses written by senior chemists in UK paint
companies
• Pick and mix solution, so you only study about
what is important to you
• The courses create a common language of
technical English within paint companies

29. Next steps
• Visit our website to see our courses in more
detail www.thecoatingsinstitute.com
• For more information about the Coatings
Training Institute, please contact
karen.traies@bcf.co.uk