Master Painters Institute, IncTraining Program

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What we offer at a glance

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One of the most comprehensive paint and coatings training programs in the industry.

With the added benefit of:

Separate Modules

Documented Learning Outcomes

Practice Exams

Accreditation

Online Glossary

Student Handbook

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2B - MPI Maintenance Repainting Level One

The minimum level requirement of training for everyone in the Paint and Coatings Industry. It teaches the essential principles and practices of commercial/architectural paints and coatings.

Accreditation Received:

Architectural Coating Technologist (ACT)

Level ThreeHighest level of commercial / institutional paint training.Accreditation Received:

Paint Quality Assurance® (PQA)

Level Two (A&B)Two courses with a focus on how to assure success and avoid costly do-overs when working on buildings and commercial / institutional structures.Accreditation Received:

Architectural Coating Specialist (ACS) Maintenance Coating Specialist (MCS)

MPI Accredited After successfully completing all Level 1 and Level 2 courses you and your company will be recognized as “MPI Training Accredited”. This is the preferred industry minimum level of training for contractors and a requirement in some project specifications.

Training Program Including MPI Training Accredited

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Essentials of Paint and Paint Technology

2A - MPI Architectural Painting

MPI Training Accredited

3 - Inspector Training

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Level 1Essentials of Paint & Painting Technology

By taking a course that teaches the essential principles and practices that every professional who works with commercial/architectural paints needs to know.

The ACT badge can be displayedon promotional items, contact

literature and on work and safety clothing to proudly show that you have taken the positive step to excel in your profession.

Passing MPI Level 1 is a prerequisite to taking

MPI's Level 2 (Coatings Specialist accreditation)

and obtaining MPI Training Accredited

Part of the Training Accredited Program

and the Minimum Industry Standard

in Coating Education.

Completion of this course sets the individual above competitors and proves a professional desire to elevate the quality of work in the paint and coatings industry.

ACCREDITATIONStudents who complete this

course receive the accreditationArchitectural Coating

Technologist (ACT)

Course Format:

exam are entirely on-line, so the student can proceed at their own speed.

Both the course and final

Topics covered:

Paint technology and types

Concepts of color

Paint application

Best safety practices

Basics of specifications and standards

Environmental regulations and compliance

How can you excel in the coatings industry?

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Regardless of your previous coatings experience; MPI’s “Essentials of Paint & Painting Technology” course has been proven to improve knowledge of paint and coatings, increasethe quality of work carried out and helped to reduce theamount of time spent on solving avoidable problems.

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Level 2AArchitectural Painting

How to assure success and avoid costly do-overs when working on new buildings.

Each successfully completed course rewards you with an

official MPI Award (above) for use as part of your professional resume and/or to display within

your place of business to celebrate your career

enhancing achievements.

The second tier of the “Training Accredited Program”

enhances knowledge of Architectural Painting in

new build projects.

Success in this course increases bid accuracy and reputation for

quality. Plus a gives a clearer understanding of appropriate

systems which leads to greater professional independence.

ACCREDITATIONStudents who complete this

course receive the accreditation: Architectural Coating Specialist

(ACS) Topics covered:

Paint specifications

Common flaws and defects

Evaluate condition of substrates

Selecting Appropriate Systems

Surface preparation

Quality control techniques

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MPI’s “Architectural Coating Specialist” course gives information on how to write basic paint specs for new construction projects as well as best practices for painting the 25 most common substrates, including how to evaluate surface condition.

Course Format:

are online as per Level 1, however the final exams for both Level 2 courses are proctored via Skype.

Both the course and final exam

Passing MPI Level 2A and Level 2B is a prerequisite

for MPI’s advanced course - Level 3 Inspection.

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Level 2BMaintenance Repainting

How to Identify and work with common flaws and defects in existing coatings/substrates

Complete all three courses:

Level 1 - ACT, Level 2A - ACS

and Level 2B - MCS and you will

become: MPI Training Accredited.

Companies with MPI Training

Accredited employees will also

be recognized as MPI Training

Accredited, which is a requirement

in some project specifications. Passing MPI Level 2A and Level 2B is a prerequisite

for MPI’s advanced course - Level 3 Inspection.

The additional second tier course in MPI’s

“Training Accredited Program” provides vital information onMaintenance Repainting and

Surface Preparation of existingCommercial Buildings.

The benefits of achieving this

accreditation include the ability to write basic paint specifications

and to successfully evaluate existing substrates/surfaces.

ACCREDITATION

Students who complete this course receive the accrediation:

Maintenance Coating Specialist (MCS)

Course Format:

are online as per Level 1, however the final exams for both Level 2 courses are proctored via Skype.

Both the course and final exam

Topics covered:

Paint specifications

Common flaws and defects

Evaluate condition of substrates

Selecting appropriate systems

Surface preparation

Quality control techniques

MPI’s “Maintenance Repainting Specialist” course not only coversthe 25 most common substrates, but also the characteristics of each substrate; how to assess the existing surface condition according to MPI's five Degree of Surface Degradation (DSD) levels and determine which flaws and defects are present.

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Level 3Inspection

How to Identify and work with common flaws and defects in existing coatings/substrates

Once successfully completed

you may have the opportunity

to apply to become an

“MPI Certified Architectural

Coatings Inspector” via the

Professional Education and

Knowledge Assessment (PEKA)

To qualify you will need to have:

10 years in paint industry

Tradesman Qualification

Min Grade 12 Education

Computer Skills

Supervisory skills Passing MPI Level 3 is a prerequisite to applying

for “Master Paint Quality Assurance” via PEKA

This final level of MPI Training is an advanced course based on the Inspection and Quality

aspects of the Paint and Coatings Industry.

This program also enables the successful student to identify

potential paint & coating defects & failures before they

become costly mistakes.

ACCREDITATIONStudents who complete this course receive accreditation:

Paint Quality Assurance (PQA)

Course Format:

The exam is proctored online via Skype.

The course and exam are online.

Other Topics covered:

Paint specifications

Testing Equipment

Selecting Optimal Systems

Roles and Responsibilities

Documentation / Site Inspections

Interpreting Blueprints

MPI’s “Inspection” course graduates will have gained the knowledgerequired to add value to almost any aspect of an architectural/commercial paint project from specifications, surface preparation, application, quality assurance, as well as elements of inspection.TM

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Group Students Benefits of group training

Sign up 2 - 10 students to receive a 10% Discount.

The Group Student Management Program

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· Dedicated quotation and payment service.· Sign up link/form for hassle free group sign ups.· Sign up details sent direct from MPI to the individual student.· Progress reports sent to contact or student managers.· Group student liaison officer available to answer questions.· Pass results and certificate sent direct to student.· Access to MPI Newsletters.· Group discounted access to manuals or further training.· Access and listing in MPI Alumni site.

Sign up 11 or more students to receive a 15% discount, plus access to our group student management program:

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