Summer 2024 NASF Online Courses Free to Members!
New Courses – Summer 2024
INTRODUCTION: PLATING 101
Recommended Time & Experience: No experience or knowledge of the surface finishing industry required.
Description: This online, self-paced course covers the base concepts of Plating and the importance of personal and environmental safety in the workplace.
Designed For: Those who want to better understand when and how surface plating is used. Ideal for those new to the industry or as part of a new employee orientation.
Content Level: Introductory (100 Series)
Approx Hours to Complete: >1 Hour
Learning Objectives: Those completing this course will be able to:
• Describe the three methods and types of metal plating.
• Outline the steps in Plating: Loading, Pre-Treatment, the Electroplating Process, and Post-Treatment.
• Recognize and understand the elements and importance of personal and environmental safety in the workplace.
Registration Fee:
Online Course Member: $0 Non-Member: $175
CHEMISTRY REFRESHER
Designed for: Individuals who scored less than 100% on the Chem Test Your Knowledge test and need a refresher and intending to take the CAF, CEF, or one of the plating specific courses listed below.
• Aluminum Finishing
• Chromium Plating
• Electroless Deposition
• Wastewater Management
• Industrial & Precious Metals
• Plating Essentials
• Zinc & Zinc Alloy
Course Description: This online, self-paced course will cover important concepts that must be mastered to be successful in the courses listed above and on any of the respective exams where a demonstration of knowledge will be required. It covers basic chemistry concepts including definitions, chemical reactions and chemical properties as they relate to the industry.
Content Level: Introductory (100 Series)
Approx Hours to Complete: 1 Hour
Learning Objectives: Those completing this course will be able to:
1. Understand the atomic structures for the most used elements in the plang process.
2. Properly apply the principles of Ohm’s and Faraday’s Law.
3. Recognize and idenfy various chemical reacons including water & salt, acids & bases,
anodes & cathodes.
Registration Fee:
Online Course Member: $0 Non-Member: $175
MATH BASICS (New course. Available July 1, 2024)
Designed For: Individuals who scored less than 100% on the Math Test Your Knowledge test and need a refresher and intending to take the CAF, CEF, or one of the plating specific courses listed below.
• Chromium Plating
• Electroless Deposition
• Wastewater Management
• Industrial & Precious Metals
• Plating Essentials
• Zinc & Zinc Alloy
Course Description: This online, self-paced course provides the learner a refresher in the math basics critical to understanding and fulfilling their role in the plating process. It includes basic and intermediate mathematical functions including scientific notations, solving algebraic and proportional equations, and units of measure.
Content Level: Introductory (100 Series)
Approx Hours to Complete: 1 Hour
Learning Objectives: Those completing this course will be able to:
• Those completing this course will be able to: Recognize mathemacal symbols, convenons, and definions.
• Ulize scienfic notaon and units of measure to solve algebraic and proporonal equaons.
• Properly calculate surface areas.
Registration Fee:
Online Course Member: $0 Non-Member: $175
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