The Science and Application of Plating helps attendees understand the science and application of plating used to modify and enhance surface properties and performance. Topics include plating chemistry and processes, process components and yield, impacts of incorrect processing, diagnosis and correction of processes, process operator performance, pre-treatment and post-treatment, and racking and masking. Also covered are written documentation, cleaning, process-operator observation, rinsing systems and results, and water break tests. 

Learning Objectives 

By the end of this training, you will be able to: 

• Provide responsible parties the tools to understand the processes required for a “zero defect” end.  
• Explain the relationships in all steps of the plating process.  
• Demonstrate an understanding of lot and periodic tests.  
• Explain the significance of sampling plans.  
• Describe pre-treatment and post-treatment steps.  

Who Should Attend 

Any person new to or currently involved with the plating process will benefit from this course. 

Course Delivery 

Courses are created by industry-specific subject matter experts. PRI instructors have years of industry and auditing experience with an established background in the subjects they teach.  

In Person Instructor Led 

Courses are taught on site by well-qualified, experienced PRI instructors.  

Virtual Instructor Led 

Online training sessions are taught live by PRI instructors.   

This course has been developed and delivered by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) are pre-qualified by Probitas Authentication as meeting the AS9104/3A Continuing Professional Development requirements for AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 auditor re-authentication.

This course is guaranteed to align with the PRI Qualification Body of knowledge and is excellent preparation for theory assessments. All bodies of knowledge are free to download. Please contact PRIQualification@p-r-i.org for more information.