AISF Training Courses

BASIC ELECTROPLATING TRAINING COURSE
A foundation Electroplating course conducted over 12-two hour sessions. Topics covered include: principles of electroplating, electrodeposition of nickel, electroless nickel plating, decorative and hard chrome, copper, silver and gold plating, zinc plating, chromate passivation, treatment of aluminium alloys, waste treatment, effluent treatment, safety aspects. Examination and certificate awarded.

INTRODUCTORY ELECTROPLATING TRAINING COURSE
An adaptation of the 12 week Basic Electroplating course, however conducted as an intensive two-day course. Topics covered include: principles of electroplating, electrodeposition of nickel, electroless nickel plating, decorative and hard chrome, copper, silver and gold plating, zinc plating, chromate passivation, treatment of aluminium alloys, waste treatment, effluent treatment, safety aspects.

METAL FINISHING TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE
An extensive course conducted over 28-two hour sessions. Topics include: Faraday’s Laws, basic chemistry, tank volumes, anode & cathode behaviour, plating equipment, polishing, surface preparation, chemistry of solutions, preparation of solutions, copper, nickel, chromium, zinc, cadmium, tin, silver and gold plating, galvanising, testing of solutions, trouble shooting, standards, corrosion testing, surface anodising, phosphating, chromating, waste treatment, organic coatings, plating tests, thickness tests, occupational health and safety.

INTRODUCTORY POWDERCOATING APPLICATION
A foundation powdercoating course. The course may be conducted over 10-two hour sessions, or as an intensive two day course (the three day course in Adelaide includes a practical session). Topics covered include: Electrostatic fundamentals, application methods, surface preparation, powder application, gun types, powder booths, recovery systems, colour changing, powder curing, conveyors, powder storage, stripping, masking, product testing, customer requirements, quality control, packaging, housekeeping, safety, troubleshooting.

OPERATIONAL FRONT LINE MANAGEMENT – SURFACE FINISHING
The course acknowledges that there are many conflicting requirements of supervision and management across our industry, but manages to focus on the operational aspects and the resultant costs of operation. It offers a simple framework for new Front Line Managers. The course involves participation, games to learn from, activities to apply at work, and personal experience. The course consists of ten evenings of three hours (30 hrs total). Each week will involve a mix of lecture, discussion and participation. Also there will be some requirement to perform tasks at work or home.

CLEANER PRODUCTION FOR METAL FINISHING (ADVANCED COURSE)
This course consists of ten evenings of three hours (30 hrs total). The aim of the course is to create awareness of the environmental needs and responsibilities of the Surface Finishing Industry. It will provide Cleaner Production answers to the problems encountered, enabling educated and capable employees to accelerate the adoption of Cleaner Production principles and practice into the industry. This course will give organisations the opportunity to approach environmental issues from a well-informed position.

Apprenticeship Training for Surface Finishing

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