Designed and sanctioned by CASF for Canadian electroplaters and suppliers, the Introduction to Electroplating course consists of 12 modules taught over 2 days. Each lesson provides valuable and practical information about the basic science and process of electroplating. Upon completion of this course, students will have a basic understanding of electroplating processes and principles, electrochemistry, the equipment used in electroplating, maintenance techniques and the best practices for successful electroplating. This is an excellent introduction for those new to the electroplating industry.
This edition is taking place in the Montreal area at the Tecnickrome Aeronatique plant. Danielle Miousse is once again hosting for us. And as mentioned, it is the first time that the French-speaking finishers can fully participate.
Who benefits?
This training course benefits those who have little or no experience or training in electroplating, such as new hires for plating line work or environmental systems personnel, supervisors, sales and account management personnel serving metal finishers, and managers who want an introductory technical primer on the subject. This course will also be helpful for those who wish to progress with more advanced training.
Goals
The goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of electroplating terminology, knowledge of surface treatment and process equipment used in electroplating operations and safe and best practices in the industry. It is often said electroplating is a delicate blend of art and science!
Upon completion of this course, attendees can expect to:
- Have a basic level of understanding of electricity, math, and chemistry/electrochemistry as it relates to the electroplating process.
- Have the ability to identify and describe the main equipment and components in the electroplating process.
- Have a broader understanding of the different kind of finishes commonly applied by the electroplating process.
- Learn basic troubleshooting and maintenance techniques of an electroplating process.
- Understand the technology behind electroplating, its uses in industry and the difference between electroplating processes and their benefits.
For more information contact Srdjan Knezevic [email protected]
It is often said electroplating is a delicate blend of art and science!
CASF Lunch & Learn Series
The Lunch & Learn series is an association sponsored event held in various cities throughout Canada about surface finishing related topics. They are intended to provide a forum for education, discussion and discovery for those involved in the surface finishing industry. CASF is Canada’s only surface finishing trade association dedicated to helping our members succeed!
AESF Courses
“The AESF Foundation is a non-profit organization and an entity functioning as the Educational arm of NASF, the National Association for Surface Finishing. We are governed by our Board of Trustees. Our Foundation’s three core areas are EDUCATION, RESEARCH and SCHOLARSHIP.
AESF Foundation was formed in 2006 and it aims to support the on-going needs of our members in the surface finishing industry, nationally and globally. Our Educational Programs are well recognized in the industry. They range from regular Class Room courses, to Custom Courses, and our most popular Webinars. We offer certification, starting from the basic level CEF, all the way to MSF (Master Surface Finisher).”
Canadian Surface Finishing Industry Economic Impact Study: CASF + Orr & Boss Consulting
Surface Finishing Output:
The Total Output of surface finishers in Canada is estimated to be $3.5 billion.
This is the revenue of the surface finishing companies themselves; those companies actually applying the surface finish to the metallic or non-metallic substrates.
Supplier Output:
The industry generates $930 million of output by suppliers to the industry.
The raw materials used in the industry generate $723 million of output. Raw materials include both commodity and proprietary raw materials (Ie. Metals, chemicals, etc). In addition to the $723 million of raw materials, there is $206 million of spending on other suppliers to the industry including professional service suppliers and capital equipment suppliers.
Employment:
Total employment in the industry is estimated to be 17,198.
This includes both employees at the surface finishers themselves and the suppliers to the surface finishers
Salary & Wages:
Total salary and wages in the industry are estimated to be $705 million.
The average wage and salary are about 26% higher than the Canadian average reflecting the higher skill level required as well as the relatively high productivity of the industry.
