The CAF Exam covers advanced processes and techniques that require a strong Foundation in chemistry and math only provided through work experience and/or specialized training. The exam is structured for an individual who has at least 3 years’ experience in the Aerospace or the Surface Finishing industry. A two-year degree or higher in a STEM related program is helpful but not required.   

The Airline & Aerospace Surface Finishing (CAF) Self Study Course will provide a broad range of information related to metal finishing operations that are common in the Airline/Aerospace industry. It is designed for, but not limited to, individuals working in a facility following NADCAP standards in the following positions: Quality & Plating Management; Vendors and Suppliers of Chemistry & Equipment on the commercial and technical level; Technical Specialists (R&D, Lab) within Aerospace. 

The Aluminum Finishing Exam covers the pre-treatment, application of topcoats, anodizing, and testing of Aluminum substrates. it is designed for, but not limited to, operators with some level of aluminum finishing experience including but not limited to plating line work, supervisors,‎ sales personnel serving metal finishers and managers.‎

The Aluminum Finishing Self Study Course provides an in-depth understanding of the pre-treatment, application of topcoats, anodizing, and testing of Aluminum substrates. In addition, it provides the student a clear understanding of the steps necessary for properly finishing ‎aluminum alloys. It is designed for, but not limited to, Operators with some level of aluminum finishing experience including but not limited to plating line work, supervisors,‎ sales personnel serving metal finishers and managers.‎

Welcome to the NASF Foundation Chemistry Challenge! We're excited you're here and look forward to supporting your professional development journey. This short, 8-question Chemistry Challenge is designed to assess your understanding of chemistry concepts related to the surface finishing industry. So, are you ready to test your knowledge?

The Chemistry Refresher course will cover important concepts that must be mastered to be successful in the courses listed on the previous tab and on any of the respective exams where a demonstration of knowledge will be required.  It covers basic chemistry concepts including definitions, chemical reactions, and chemical ‎properties as they relate to the industry. ‎

It is designed for individuals who scored less than 100% on the NASF Foundation Chemistry Challenge and/or are intending to take the more advanced plating courses listed below.     

• Aluminum Finishing 
• Chromium Plating 
• Electroless Deposition 
• Wastewater Management  
• Industrial & Precious Metals  
• Plating Essentials 
• Zinc & Zinc Alloy 

The Chromium Plating Exam covers the applications, properties, and safety requirements of using functional chrome. It is designed for but not limited to operators with ‎some level of chrome plating experience including but not limited to plating line work, ‎supervisors,‎ sales personnel serving metal finishers and managers.‎ ‎

The Chromium Plating Self Study Course provides an in-depth understanding of the applications, properties, and safety requirements when using functional chrome.  It explains why functional chrome would be used and how it would be applied to a substrate. It is designed for, but not limited to, Operators with ‎some level of chrome plating experience including but not limited to plating line work, ‎supervisors,‎ sales personnel serving metal finishers and managers.‎ ‎

The Corrosion & Salt Spray Exam covers the accelerated corrosion testing commonly used in the industry with an emphasis on salt-spray cabinet operations, corrosion mechanisms, and corrosion testing.  It is designed for, but not limited to, quality control and lab personnel responsible for the operation of corrosion chambers.  ‎ ‎

The Corrosion & Salt Spray Self Study Course provides an in-depth understanding of the accelerated corrosion testing commonly used in the industry with an emphasis on salt-spray cabinet operations, corrosion mechanisms, and corrosion testing. It is designed for, but not limited to, Quality Control and Lab personnel responsible for the operation of corrosion chambers.  ‎ ‎