Is Electroplating a science or an art? Is it hard? Or is it an easy subject to master? Before
we tell you more about the MFAI course, let us first demystify the subject.

What is electroplating?

Quite simply, electroplating refers to coating one metal with another. There are many reasons
to do this — from protecting the coated metal to decorating it. The process involves
electrocuting a solvent and breaking it up into ions, which then attach themselves to the metal
you want to coat.

How does electroplating work?
This is the core of the MFAI course. Electroplating involves passing an electric circuit through an
electrolyte solution, which releases atoms from the electrolyte material and causes them to
settle on the metal being electroplated. Many metals including precious metals like gold and
silver are plated in this manner. Of course, the process sounds easier than it is – there
are many things to consider including the natural behavior of various metals and their reactions
to stimuli.

What does MFAI’s Certificate Course in Electroplating cover?
The MFAI electroplating course teaches you this process as well as the chemical reactions of
various metals and how they respond to electric current. Despite dealing with chemicals and
electric currents, there is no basic qualification required to enroll in the course.

Who can enroll for the MFAI certificate courses in Electroplating & Metal Finishing?
Any Indian above age 18 and desirous of learning the process can enroll in the course.
Anyone desirous of learning the process to gain employment in the plating
the industry is a fit candidate.

The course covers the process of electroplating and metal finishing. It
also covers problem solving and supervision – with the objective of preparing candidates to
become floor managers. MFAI has on its team experts drawn from the industry who not just
share knowledge from the expertly designed curriculum but also their experiences from the
real-world – giving students an insight into the practical application of the process.

What will you learn during the course?
It is difficult to give a complete list of the topics covered. However, the course covers all the
skills required for becoming an electroplater. Students learn about how electricity works in
decomposing the electrolyte and depositing a coat over the desired metal. You will learn about
positive and negative electricity, metallic ions and how they behave, the various metals used for electroplating, and a lot more. You will also learn about electrochemistry. Besides this, you
will learn about corrosion and how it affects various metals, how to prepare metal surfaces for
plating, and the safety and care you must exercise during the process. You will learn about the
possible errors that can occur during the process, how you can avoid them, and what you
should do if something does go wrong.

Besides the technical aspect of electroplating, you will undergo intensive training in shop
management and how it applies to electroplate ventures. The last day of the course includes
a visit to an electroplating plant and lectures on financial planning and managerial skills.

What is the end take home for me?
Apart from technical knowledge and management, you will learn how to run and manage your
business. Running a business – whether a sole proprietorship or a conglomerate – requires
certain specific skills, which include operational knowledge, knowledge about accounting,
management, marketing, and communication skills. You will learn all this and more during the
MFAI Certificate Course in Electroplating.

On completion of the course, you will emerge a qualified electroplater and a savvy
businessperson, ready to take on the job of an electroplater. At MFAI, we help candidates in
obtaining gainful employment as well as setting up their own unit.

What are my future prospects?
Electroplating is required in a large number of industries including steel, home appliances,
aviation, electronics, gems and jewelry, automotive, and many more. This naturally means
there is a great demand for electroplating – both as an integrated production process as well as
an independent outsourced process.

As an MFAI-certified electroplater, you will have a plethora of opportunities for wage
employment as well as self-employment. You can either set up your electroplating unit
and cater to clients and customers looking to outsource the process or work in an organization
such – as one manufacturing mobile phones – as an electroplater in the production line.
You can also pursue further studies gaining a postgraduate diploma in a related field thus
enhancing not only your knowledge but also your employability and social status.

Whatever you choose to do, the first step is to complete the MFAI certification course in
electroplating. Enroll now for the upcoming course in September 2019.
Hurry up now, as we have limited seats on offer.