Our initial training program was aimed at the electroplating industry where we offer a 5 day course for senior line operatives as well as supervisory and management staff. Since launching this popular course, almost 300 trainees have benefitted.
We have started developing a DVD self-help training program further simplifying some of the concepts so that personnel who do not have the advantage of a strong high school education can still appreciate the principles involved in chemistry or electro-chemistry.
Developed as part of the Danida OHS Project, SAMFA successfully launched a one-day training seminar for metal finishing tank hands including powder coaters. It's objective is to assist employees to carry out their work responsibilities in a safe and health conscious manner. The first of these was presented in Gauteng, KZN and the Cape during November 2007 and we were gratified to record an enthusiastic response. Since then there has not been enough demand to arrange further presentations. However, if you do have an interest in this course please click here for a prospectus and online forms. We'll schedule a course as soon as we have a minimum of 12 candidates in a region.
SAMFA has developed a powder coating training course aimed at floor level staff. The pilot course started in Cape Town during February 2008, was run again in October 2008 and has met with wide acceptance by the industry. It was successfully presented in Johannesburg during September/October 2009. It is planned to present again in 2010.
This course material was finalised during the latter stages of 2008. It was not presented in 2009, but development continues and it is planned for launch during 2010.
SAMFA is committed to training of staff at all levels in the metal finishing industry
Electroplating for Supervisors and Senior Operators
Electroplating DVD self-help Training Program
Powder Coating Training for Entry Level Staff
Tank side Safety Training for Operators
Powder Coating for Supervisors and Senior Operators
