Qualifications

Technician Certificate

By obtaining passes in two modules from the list below, either by the Distance Learning or Tutored route:

Principles of Electroplating
Electroplating Practice
Paint, Lacquer and Varnish **
Powder Coating
Health, Safety and Environment
Automotive Surface Finishing **
Materials Science

** These modules together cannot rate towards the award of a Technician Certificate.

A module certificate is obtained on passing any of the above modules.

Technician of the Institute of Metal Finishing – TechIMF

The award of a Technician Certificate plus a minimum of two years active involvement in surface finishing enables the person to apply to the Institute for the professional grade of Technician of the Institute of Metal Finishing and the appending of the insignia “TechIMF” after their name.

Holders of the TechIMF may apply to the UK Engineering Council for the award of Engineering Technician EngTech

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