Why a professional’s coatings training is critical

If you are an estate manager, contractor or facilities manager, it may seem quick and easy to get a few informal handymen together to complete a painting project. But, if you first get a little guidance from the Plascon Professional team, you will soon realise that a quick fix will only hurt your pocket and your reputation in the end. Unskilled labour in the construction industry has a major impact on the quality of workmanship and cost of a project.

Did you know that a building’s condition, context and the environment all need to be considered before the work even starts? A professional paint applicator trained by Plascon has the knowledge, skills and experience to consider everything before preparing and treating any kind of surface, long before the first coat is applied. There is so much more to consider when embarking on a professional paint project than merely using a quality paint product. It may be a good start, but it is only one aspect of an overall coatings system.

The Plascon team understands that there’s a need for professional knowledge and skills in the paint industry and says it’s critical to not only train applicators, but contractors and architects too. As a leading paint manufacturer and distributor in South Africa, Plascon has a vested interest in the construction industry, one of the biggest sectors in the country, contributing approximately 9% to employment.

This is why the company supports their customers to upskill and train in any one of South Africa’s main centres. This is also a way for Plascon to give back to the community and assist with South Africa’s high unemployment rate.

Students will gain theoretical and practical on-site knowledge. Training covers everything there is to know about Plascon products and how to apply them professionally. All Plascon trainers are qualified and registered Training Practitioners and Assessors who are equipped to train across an extensive range of programmes.

Plascon offers an accredited course for everyone – whether you want to gain the necessary skills to apply Plascon products professionally, or whether you are a building supervisor or maintenance manager of Plascon Professional clients who is wanting to increase your general knowledge of paint.

Courses for Plascon contractors may also include their sub-contractors, or people from the community as part of a skills-based project, or as a pre-requisite for government contracts where Plascon is a supplier, either directly or indirectly. Courses are aligned to the relevant unit standards of SETA and CHIETA. The courses have verbal and observation assessments and offer a Certificate of Competence upon completion.

So why wait? Sign up for a course now and increase your knowledge of paint. Or speak to the Plascon Professional team to connect you with a few of their expert paint applicators for your next project.