Metallising Machine Setup And Production Preparation Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret work instructions and specifications for metallising machine setup.
• Apply correct procedures for preparing materials and consumables required for metallising production.
• Implement safety protocols and perform pre-production checks on metallising equipment.
• Analyze machine parameters and adjust settings to meet production requirements.
• Evaluate setup outcomes and troubleshoot common issues to ensure readiness for production.
• Document setup activities and communicate readiness to production teams.

Target Audience

This course is designed for production machine operators, setup technicians, and team leaders in the metallising or coating industry who are responsible for machine setup and production preparation.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge by setting up and operating metallising equipment under supervision. Learners will perform surface preparation, adjust parameters, and conduct quality checks to ensure competence in production preparation.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Equipment Familiarisation and Pre-Start Checks — Learners identify components of the metallising system, perform pre-start checks, and practice safe startup procedures. (3h)
• Practical 2: Surface Preparation and Parameter Setting — Learners prepare metal samples by grit blasting, then set spray parameters (distance, angle, gas flow) and perform test sprays. (4h)
• Practical 3: Production Setup and Spraying — Learners plan and execute a complete production setup, including masking, fixturing, and spraying a component to specification. (5h)
• Practical 4: Quality Control and Troubleshooting — Learners inspect coated samples using thickness gauges and adhesion tests, and troubleshoot common defects. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.