Student of the Year Award 2017
Michael Francis, AkzoNobel
Technologist, Fire and Insulation Coatings Laboratory
Michael is a little over halfway through a set of six
modules, working towards a Certificate at Level 3.
Michael has already recorded three Distinctions and is
well placed to continue in that vein, through the high
quality of work that he produces.
Darren James, HMG Paints
Laboratory Technician/Paint Technologist
Darren has been working on a set of six modules,
towards a Certificate at Level 4. Darren completed
those in July, achieving a Distinction, four Merits and
a Pass. He has shown dedication to the task and
consistency in the quality of his work.
With thanks to the judges of BCF’s Student of the Year Award 2017:
Malcolm Griffiths, Coatings Training Institute Tutor
Malcolm is a surface coatings specialist and a graduate in
organic chemistry, who has worked in the industry for many
years in a wide variety of roles. His work, education and
practical training, including a diploma in occupational safety
and health, qualify him to assess all processes involving paints
and powder coatings, from their manufacture through to
their application, quality control and performance in the field.
Malcolm is the leading Tutor from the Coatings Training Institute.
Sheridan Smith, PPG Architectural Coatings
(UK & Ireland)
Technical Support Agent
Since starting the chosen modules, Sheridan has consistently been
achieving good marks. She has methodically and carefully
worked through the modules and demonstrated a
confident and enquiring mind on subjects that are new
to her.
Jacopo Milani, Whitford UK
Development Chemist
Martin Addicott, Coatings Training Institute Tutor
Martin is a chemistry graduate, having studied through day
release over nine years whilst working in the printing inks
industry. He has always worked in a technical role and has
extensive experience in the application of technology through
working with suppliers, customers and e nd users. Throughout his
career he has continued to learn about different technologies
and ensure that logic and science is applied in all areas.
Jacopo took on the challenge of working towards the highest level
qualification in the Coatings Training Institute modules - Level 5. He has
recently completed the last of the six modules required, resulting in one
Distinction, two Merits and three Passes. His work on
the assignments for those modules has been particularly
extensive.
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