Industrial & Precious ‎Metals Web-Based Course

8 Sessions, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET.  Begins July 22 and ends August 13, 2025.

Registration Deadline

July 14, 2025

Course Description

This course presents a broad range of information related to preparing parts for precious metal plating as well as exploring Precious Metal (PM) plating processes.  It also covers best practices for troubleshooting and problem solving this technique.

Learning Objectives

Those completing this course and/or earning a certificate in Industrial & Precious Metal Plating are able to demonstrate:

  • An understanding of the pre- and post-treatment and underlays required for successful PM
  • Aspects of reel-to-reel plating technologies used for PM plating.
  • Distinguish the features of PM chemistries and operational conditions including gold,
  • Articulate the alternatives to plating including High Velicity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) and plasma

plating.

palladium, palladium-nickel, platinum, rhodium, silver, and tin.

spray.

Recommended Time and Experience

No experience or training the in the art and science of electroplating. For those a few years away from taking any chemistry courses, the online Chemistry Refresher course offered by NASF Foundation is highly recommended, but not required as a pre-requisite.

Designed For

But not limited to: Operators, Supervisors, and Sales personnel of facilities specializing in PM plating and those selling and supporting the PM industry.

Course Content Level

Intermediate (200 Level)

Approx Hours to Complete

10 Hours

Elective

Core Elective for Master Surface Finishers (MSF) designation

Instructor

Jeff Lord

Key:

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Glossary of Industry Terms
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. This glossary encompasses the majority of terms utilized in the industry, specifically focusing on those with specialized meanings relevant to surface finishing processes. Terms commonly used in the Foundation’s courses may not be reiterated here.
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Formula Worksheet
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Open to download resource. This formula worksheet is designed to support the NASF Foundation Self Study Courses. We recommend downloading a copy for your records.
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Industrial & Precious Metals Web Based Course
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Begin self-paced component package. The Industrial & Precious Metals Web Based Course presents a broad range of information related to preparing parts for precious metal plating as well as exploring Precious Metal (PM) plating processes. It also covers best practices for troubleshooting and problem solving this technique. It is recommended that you achieve a score of 80% or higher on the lesson knowledge checks before registering for the Industrial & Precious Metals Exam. Click 'View Course' to begin.
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NASF Course Survey
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Certificate
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No credits available  |  Certificate available Congratulations on completing the Industrial & Precious Metals Self Study Course! Click the link to download your certificate of completion.
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