Online Corrosion and Coatings Technology

Who should attend?

The course individuals whose roles require some knowledge of corrosion and coatings technology.
Attendees do not need to have any formal qualifications but will require some technical knowledge.

Course Benefits

• Potential cost savings due to improved defect identification processes.
• Potential improvements to product lifespan.
• An increased understanding of corrosion resistant coatings which may have a positive impact on quality standards.
• Potential to improve the efficient use of time and materials.

Course programme

• Introduction to corrosion
• Corrosion mechanisms
• Galvanic corrosion protection
• Applied current protection
• Metallic barrier coatings
• Organic barrier coatings
• Painting technology

Duration

This is an online course so can be accessed anytime at your convenience. There is approx. 21-30 hours of course content to complete, depending on your knowledge of subject. There is a tutor who is assigned to the course who will answer any queries and hold tutorials if necessary, he is very approachable and where possible will find a convenient time that works for both of you.

Assessment

At the end of each section of the course there are a set of questions, they are to test your understanding and to contribute towards your final mark. At the end of the course you will be asked to submit a written assignment which will make up your final mark.