COATINGS TRAINING INSTITUTE
CTI expands reach globally and at home
BCF’s distance learning programme, the Coatings Training Institute (CTI) entered into new markets in 2019
with a new offer complementing the apprenticeship system, and also globally, with a license agreement
completed in China.
At home, the BCF
introduced their
new Apprenticeships
Service (page 53)
with a distinct
feature in offering
coatings specific
coursework from
the CTI. To satisfy the
requirements of an
apprenticeship, there
is a 20% coursework
component and,
with the BCF
apprenticeships
service, members can
access CTI modules
fully funded to fulfil
the requirement.
In 2017, BCF started a project to redesign and improve the
CTI modules, making them more user friendly and allowing
them easy conversion into presentation format, for companies
interested in offering face to face training. That redesign has now
been completed for all levels. Member feedback into the new
modules has been excellent, with students finding them more
interactive and easier to read.
CTI has received approved status for levels 2,3 and 4 certificates
(with level 5 in progress). This approved status, awarded by the
RSC, recognises the quality of the content and delivery of the
training provided in these certificates. Those who achieve a CTI
certificate can use it as evidence for attaining key attributes of
Chartered Chemist status.
demonstrates competency to prospective customers and
regulators.
With thanks to the CTI tutors, Malcolm Griffiths, Martin Addicott
and Andy Storey for providing guidance and advice to the
students throughout the year.
Malcolm Griffiths
Martin Addicott
Andy Storey
Finally, in March 2019 and after two years of discussion, BCF
signed an agreement with the China National Coatings Industry
Association (CNCIA), who will launch CTI in China. As a growing
market for the coatings and printing inks industries, there is
a high demand for specialist training in China. The agreement
was signed by BCF’s CEO Tom Bowtell at the China Coatings
Summit in Puyang, along with Madame Sun, President of CNCIA.
CNCIA will now begin the work to build the CTI proposition
for China, including translating all training materials, creating a
dedicated online study portal, and hiring local tutors to support
the student’s study.
The long term future for CTI includes further global agreements
around the world, and expansion of the offer into more
companies in the UK.
Please direct any questions about CTI to
[email protected]
Chartered status is professional recognition, awarded
for in-depth knowledge, skills and critical awareness of
an individual’s chosen area of the sciences. Individuals
can independently accomplish chartered status or
employers can achieve accredited status to support
their employees with a clear development framework.
This framework can include a range of professional
development opportunities such as CTI’s approved
certificates, on-the-job training, or active participation
in BCF/RSC networks.
Accreditation can enable employers to recruit and
retain talented people into the organisation and
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