Pre-Treatment Essentials for Coating Applications is a practical training course designed for students, apprentices, and entry-level technicians working in manufacturing, engineering, or surface finishing. This course introduces the essential skills required to prepare metal and other surfaces before applying protective or decorative coatings.
Learners will explore surface contaminants, cleaning techniques, treatment processes, and inspection standards that help achieve high-quality, long-lasting coating finishes. Emphasis is placed on following standard operating procedures (SOPs), complying with safety regulations, and using industry-relevant tools and chemicals.

What You Will Learn:
• Understand the purpose and importance of surface pre-treatment
• Identify common surface contaminants and their removal methods
• Select and use appropriate tools, cleaning agents, and equipment
• Apply chemical treatments like conversion coating or etching
• Inspect cleaned surfaces for coating readiness
• Follow environmental, health, and safety procedures
• Work in line with Australian Standards and workplace requirements

Course Details:
• Duration: 4 hours
• Access Period: 1 month from enrolment
• Delivery Mode: Online theory