Continuing Professional Development Courses

On Demand

Concrete Floor Treatments & Coatings - 10 Points (Design)

• Application of principles controlling planning, development and design for the project site.

• Design Response integrates the objectives of the brief, user intent and built purpose.

• Design response incorporates assessment of the relevant legislation codes and industry standards.

• Coordination and investigation of appropriate material selection for the project design.

To book a course on-demand for your organisation, email specifier@dulux.co.nz with your contact information and a specification representative will get in touch with you.

Introduction to AS/NZS2312.1

This presentations covers AS/NZS 2312.1 for the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings. The presentation covers:

• Content and layout of the standard

• The relationship between project environment and corrosivity

• The most common types of corrosion protection

• Surface preparation and application methods

• Choosing an appropriate protective coating system using the standard

Dulux Factory Tour - 20 Points (documentation)    

For those of you based in the Wellington region here's your opportunity to tour a brand new world-class ISO14001 certified paint manufacturing facility and learn:

• What is in paint

• How is paint made

• How new paints are developed and tested

• How colours are tinted and matched

• Paint bases and opacity

The Wonderful World of Paint - 10 Points (documentation)

We can arrange to present all the ins and outs of how paint is developed, tested, and made, for those of you that can't make it to Wellington for a factory tour.

Clear & transparent sustainable timber coating innovations - 10 Points (documentation)

This session covers the following topics with interactive tangible timber samples, time for discussion and questions & answers.

• Timber versus wood

• Environmental sustainability

• Volatile organic compounds

• Water versus solvent based coatings

• The impact of UV light

• The difference between clear and transparent coatings

• The difference between oils, stains and finishes for timber

• The Intergrain exterior & interior product range

• Maintenance requirements & project services support

Mineral Silicate Technology – 10 Points

This session covers the following Learning Outcomes:

• Mineral Paint fundamentals.

• Silicification.

• Conventional vs Mineral coatings.

• Features and Benefits.

• Products in the Porter’s Paints range.