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1 Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing Training Course Prospectus Powder Coating Electroplating Anodising

About Us AISF training courses ensure highly trained, better motivated staff with a broader understanding of the powder coating and electroplating processes Who We Are AISF is a not for profit,

companies. Our organisation brings the best of industry together, with a strong focus on working with the regulators and engaging with government to drive change from within industry.

2 About Us AISF training courses ensure highly trained, better motivated staff with a broader understanding of the powder coating and electroplating processes Who We Are AISF is a not for profit, member association representing the professional interests of primarily Australian Powder Coaters, Electroplaters & other individuals involved in the surface finishing industry, including supplier companies. Our organisation brings the best of industry together, with a strong focus on working with the regulators and engaging with government to drive change from within industry. Our Objectives AISF s overriding objective is to ensure that our members are equipped with the skills to strive for best practice outcomes and to deal with important issues impacting the surface finishing industry. AISF Training Training your staff, keeping them motivated and up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies is essential to achieving business growth and success. AISF assists you to achieve that by providing training courses tailored specifically to your industry. AISF training courses are tailored to meet the specifics of your business operations, with a strong focus on best practice principles to achieve maximum coating performance. There are a range of courses to suit your training requirements, including two day intensive introductory courses in both powder coating and electroplating intermediate and advanced courses to further enhance skills and abilities AISF members receive considerable discounts on all courses AISF Training Provides increased skill set and abilities increased productivity and standards in production increased workforce flexibility and responsibility Increased staff confidence and motivation Staff who receive such targeted training often also achieve improvements in: communication skills professionalism conscientiousness

No matter what the industry, or the size of your business, training can have a positive effect on performance and a measurable impact on your bottom line.

Our trainers are highly respected within industry and have a wealth of knowledge to share.

As a result, employees will become self-starters and develop further competencies such as leadership and teambuilding and be more willing to undertake further training.

3 No matter what the industry, or the size of your business, training can have a positive effect on performance and a measurable impact on your bottom line. Trainers All courses are run by top industry experts with many years of experience in their field. Our trainers are highly respected within industry and have a wealth of knowledge to share. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 15 students to ensure each student gets adequate one on one time and assistance. As a result, employees will become self-starters and develop further competencies such as leadership and teambuilding and be more willing to undertake further training. Enrolment Enrolment is simple, there is no selection criteria and the whole process can be done in three easy steps Step 1: Choose the course which best suits your training requirements Step 2: Download an application form from our website or contact the AISF a dmin@aisf.org.au Step 3: Send completed application form along with payment to secure your space

4 Introductory Courses Introductory Electroplating Course The 12 week Basic Electroplating course is now available for you in a two-day training program. This practical, two-day training program is designed to give you a better understanding of the basic principles and practices of electroplating. Our course is great for; Plating technicians and Operators Project managers and Engineers requiring a better understanding of plating operations Technical/Sales Representatives who sell into the electroplating industry 1. Principles of Electroplating 2. Equipment and Operational aspects 3. Pretreatment 4. Nickel Plating 5. Chromium 6. Copper, Silver and Gold 7. Zinc Plating and Conversion Coatings 8. Effluent and Waste minimisation 9. Solution Maintenance 10. Quality and OH&S aspects In addition, special finishing topics can be discussed according to your specific business needs if required e.g; anodising, organic coatings, special processes. Advance notification of these additional topics is required. Introductory Powder Coating Course A foundation powdercoating course, this introductory training program is designed to provide a clear understanding of all aspects of powder coating technology The course is as a comprehensive two day course, conducted onsite at a powder coating facility, which provides opportunities to apply coating powders, understand application parameters and test coatings in production conditions. This course is suitable for those; Looking for ways to improve your understanding of the powder coating operation Looking to better understand how to select the correct powder coating for your application Interested in learning more about powder coating testing and evaluation Interested in learning about all the elements in the powder coating process : 1. Introduction: History and Overview 2. Pretreatment 3. Powder Technology 4. Application Equipment 5. Application Technique 6. Ancillary Equipment 7. House Keeping, Safety and Testing 8. Testing and Problem Solving 9. Practical Training Session 10. Quality & Course overview

5 Intermediate Courses Regular training and learning opportunities are an investment that gives your business a highly skilled workforce and a competitive advantage in the market. Metal Finishing Technicians Certificate MFTC is a comprehensive course covering the principles and processes of electroplating, anodising, and chemistry. The course is run one night per week over 28 weeks and is designed to cover all aspects of electroplating practices and industry standards. This course is suitable for those who already have a basic understanding of Electroplating principles and practices and want to advance their knowledge and develop further competencies. 1. Faraday s Laws 2. Basic chemistry 3. Plating equipment, 4. Surface preparation, 5. Chemistry of solutions, 6. Plating principles 7. Trouble shooting 8. Corrosion testing 9. Waste treatment 10. OH&S Operational Frontline Management Frontline management is designed for the middle manager on the shop floor to achieve, through a team, production outcomes in the surface coating industry. It offers a simple framework for new Front Line Managers, involving student participation, games to learn from, activities to apply at work, and personal experience. The course consists of twelve evenings of two hours. Each week will involve a mix of lecture, discussion and participation. Also there will be some requirement to perform tasks at work or home. The course will provide students with the skills to effectively carry out the following roles; Production Manager Supervisor Foreman Team Leader Leading Hand 1. The importance of Front Line Management 2. The Front Line Managers Role 3. Time Management & Productivity 4. Customer Satisfaction Quality 5. Procedures and Methods 6. Occupational Health & Safety 7. Safety Leadership & Materials Handling 8. Managing Costs 9. Records 10. Training 11. Waste & Course Review

6 Advanced Courses Cleaner Production in Metal Finishing A training course within the framework of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Industry and Environment Office The aim of this course is to create awareness of the environmental needs and responsibilities of all businesses operating within the electroplating industry This course is suitable for anyone who operates in the electroplating industry, who are required to be aware of their environmental responsibilities and comply with regulations 1. Environmental Awareness Cleaner Production - definition & scope 2. Environmental Responsibilities - Future Trends 3. Environmental Accounting Eco-Design/Life Cycle Analysis, Benchmarking 4. Source Reduction Principles Essentials and Typical MF Waste Streams Closed Loop Technologies 5. Metal Casting & Fabrication 6. Pre-treatment Processes & Rinsing 7. Heat Treatment, Hard Surfacing Enamels & Ceramics 8. Anodising, Hot Dip Galvanising 9. Electroplating 1 decorative, precious metals & plating on plastics 10. Electroplating 2 functional 11. Electronics & Coatings 12. Phosphating & Organic Coatings 13. Eco-Audits Eco-Audits 2 Certificate awarded on completion For further information regarding any AISF courses, please contact: Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing Suite 3, 458 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn, Vic, 3130 Phone: Fax: a dmin@aisf.org.au Web:

Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing

Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing Organisation Profile Powder Coating Electroplating Anodising About Us The Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing represents the professional interests of