Tom Bowtell

Chief Executive

British Coatings Federation

"Talent” includes the ability to learn and grow: The

way forward to expertise with the web based

Coatings Training Institute

Organic + Polymer

Inorganic

Analytical

Supply of Bachelor and Masters

in Chemistry

Demand by Industry

RM Suppliers

Paint Producers

Ink Producers

Others

Paint & Ink

D u a l

Institutions

OEM Manufacturers

Issue 1 :

Lack of supply of specialist

graduates / courses

• Specialist degrees in paints and coatings exist

in only a few centres across Europe

• Most graduates come with a general • Most graduates come with a general

chemistry degree to the coatings and ink

industries

• There is a gap in their specialist coatings

knowledge

Issue 2 :

Upskilling existing

technical workforce

• There is a need to upskill existing technical

staff to deliver you more value

• Time and money are in short supply with • Time and money are in short supply with

more lean coatings organisations

• Specialist residential coatings courses are

expensive and involve staff taking time out of

the office, travelling overseas sometimes

The Coatings Training Institute

What the Coatings Training

Institute delivers

↑ Technical coatings, powder & ink knowledge

↑ Technical English

↑ Customer service↑ Customer service

↑ Innovation

↑ Staff confidence and motivation

↑ Career opportunities

The Coatings Training Institute

• Joint venture British Coatings Federation and

Vincentz

• Vincentz responsible for marketing (outside UK)

• BCF responsible for student tutoring and • BCF responsible for student tutoring and

support

• Launched November 1st 2013 (but BCF’s

training has 25 year track record with hundreds

of students trained)

British Coatings Federation

• The only trade association for UK manufacturers

of decorative coatings, printing inks, powder

coatings, industrial coatings & wallcoverings

• 125 members, representing 90% of market• 125 members, representing 90% of market

• 50 associate members

• 10 permanent, professional staff

• 3 industry consultants

• widely respected/ consulted

Vincentz Network

• Global leader in Coatings publications

and conferences

– European Coatings Show

– European Coatings Journal– European Coatings Journal

– American Coatings Show

– Paint India

– Coatings Summit

Distance learning

with support

StudentPaint Co.

Mentor TutorPaint Co.

Proven successHundreds 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

Over 60 specialist

coatings modules

• 10 to 12 hours self study per module

• Self assessed questions

• Computer marked assessments• Computer marked assessments

• Assignments (tutor supported)

• Written exam (exam conditions)

• Pass/Merit/Distinction

• BCF certified

Level 2 – Foundation

Modules

1. General Overview of Coating

2. Media and Solvents

3. Pigments and their Properties

4. Paint and Ink Manufacture – Rheology4. Paint and Ink Manufacture – Rheology

Evaluation

5. Surface Preparation

6. Powder Coatings – Overview

7. Powder Coating Application and Cure

8. Paint and Ink Application

Level 3 – Intermediate

Types and Manufacture of Pigments

Properties of Pigments

Media – Thermoplastics Powders

Media – Thermosetting Powders

Testing – Solvents and Resins

The Testing of PigmentsThe 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

The Evaluation of Colour

Paint Application – Spraying

Paint Application – Non-Spraying

Ink Application Technology

Application Equipment for the Application of Powder

Coatings

Level 3 – Intermediate

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 4 – Intermediate

Solvents and Additives

Media – Introduction and Manufacture of Media

Non-Convertible Media

Oils, Driers and Oleoresins

Convertible Media – Alkyds and PolyestersConvertible Media – Alkyds and Polyesters

Acrylics and Aminos

Epoxies and Urethane Resins

Manufacture – Dispersion

Manufacture – Flow

Ink Technology and Formulation

Level 5 – Advanced

Pigments Colour and Dispersion

Evaluation and Specifications

Formulation – Determining Factors

System Components – Decorative Applications

Formulation Requirements of Industrial Systems –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

Level 5 – Advanced

Appearance and Properties

Urethane and Amino Resins

Epoxy, Acrylic and Water Reducible Resins

Water Borne CoatingsWater Borne Coatings

Thermosetting Coating Powders

Coating Powders – Manufacture

Thin Film Intumescent Coatings for Fire Protection

of Steel Structures

Advanced Level Formulation Project

Affordable training for your

staff• All courses are in English, and help promote a

global standard for Technical English in your

organisation

• BCF discounted rates (25-30%) for BCF • BCF discounted rates (25-30%) for BCF

member companies globally

• Costs from only £275 per module

• An additional 10% discount when students

study for the International Certificate in

Coatings Technology (6 modules)

A quick tour of the Coatings Training Institute

study portal

60%

Assignment

• Add a photo of an assignment paper

Malcolm Griffiths

Malcolm is the UK’s leading

Andy Storey

Andy is a Chemistry Martin Addicott

Martin is also a

Our tutors

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 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 is also a

Chemistry Graduate

with an extensive

history or working in

Senior Research and

Development roles in

the Printing Ink

Industry.

Testimonials

Lets hear from some of our

previous students

The Coatings Training Institute

Thank you!

any questions?