FC Level 2 Foundation Training
General Notes on FC Training
FENOCHEM/FC TECHNICAL TRAINING is available for distance learning only.
Students work through modules by downloading the coursework material from our study portal. Students also complete online assessments and written tests at the end of modules which are marked by a Coatings Training Institute tutor, who is appointed when studies commence.
All instructions and learning plans are provided at the beginning of each module, and students are given a personal web page where they can track their progress.
Support and all study materials are provided in English, and we recommend you have a mentor from your employer to support your learning where applicable. Students are assigned a tutor once they have registered for the online training. This tutor will be available online and will assist the student to complete the training, as well as answering any questions or concerns relating to the module that the student is completing at the time.
Training is all online, and the assignments as well as some of the assessments will be submitted online. There is still a handwritten exam that the student will need to complete, but this will be arranged with the student, FC, and the tutor as and when required.
Course Modules
200: Coatings for Life – An Introduction
This module provides a good grounding of the basics of coatings chemistry and an introduction to the coatings industry. The module is perfect for industry newcomers, those employed at coatings companies in non-technical roles (i.e. marketing, customer service, sales), or anyone interested in learning the basics.
201: General Overview of Coatings
This foundation level module provides a general overview of paints, lacquers, varnishes, inks, powder coatings and related products used for coating surfaces. It introduces the various divisions of surface coatings and explains the reasons for their use. It then describes the functions of different types of coating, details the components or raw materials used to make these coatings and the properties each contribute.
202: Media and Solvents
Media are classified on the basis of their physical properties and then the mechanisms of film formation are described. In this module we look at examples of film formers on the basis of their physical form and outline some of the health hazards that can arise in their use. Some of their commonly determined properties are outlined.
203: Pigments and their Properties
This Foundation Level Module describes and classifies various pigments used in the coatings industry, both by type and physical form. The main properties of pigments are then considered, in particular particle size and particle size distribution, including the importance of oil absorption.
A number of important aspects of pigment testing are also explained. These include pigment purity, tint strength and lightening power. This leads on to the optical properties of pigments, colour principles, the nature of visible light, and the optimum conditions needed for the assessment of colour. The problem of metamerism and how to minimise it are also discussed.
Finally, the module covers health and safety and the hazards associated with the handling of pigments, including precautions required to minimise risk.
204: Paint and Ink Manufacture – Rheology
This module explains the purpose and methods of dispersion, the important properties governing the process, and the basic tests used to confirm dispersion quality. The manufacturing process is designed to produce a final product with uniform consistency that conforms to application and performance standards.
205: Evaluation
A general overview of the reasons for and consequences of testing coatings—primarily at the manufacturer, but also by the user. The control of variables such as climatic conditions, substrate preparation, film thickness, and timing are considered.
206: Surface Preparation
This module addresses the preparation of surfaces prior to coating application. It examines surface composition, contaminants such as rust, mill-scale, and grease, and introduces general methods for removing these to ensure proper adhesion of coatings.
207: Powder Coatings – Overview
This module describes the development of powder coatings and compares them with liquid coatings. It covers powder properties, production methods, application techniques, and particle size considerations.
208: Powder Coating Application and Cure
This module explains the application methods for thermosetting and thermoplastic powder coatings, including electrostatic spraying, fluidised bed techniques, and curing methods such as stoving.
209: Paint and Ink Application
Provides a general overview of paints, lacquers, varnishes, and related products used for coating surfaces. It introduces surface coating divisions, explains their purposes, and describes coating components and their functions.
COSTS
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