Valspar® Automotive
Training Courses
Mission Statement: The Valspar Automotive Training Department is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive Valspar paint and process instruction possible, instruction that will provide our customers with the skills necessary to enhance the quality and productivity of their refinish operations.
Your One-Stop Source For Applications Education
Valspar Automotive has a modern and fully equipped training centre located at its head office at Kincumber on the NSW Central Coast. Our aim is to provide the highest quality training and education expected of one of the world’s leading suppliers of refinish products.
The Valspar Automotive training centre provides excellent facilities for students to learn in a modern, comfortable, and well-equipped environment. Both theoretical and practical workshops are presented in the centre, which is equipped with conference room, fully extracted spray booth, and state-of-the art colour mixing room. Courses held at the training centre and at interstate training locations cover a wide range of skills, from basic workshop and colour skills to advanced programs— including high-solids and water-base theory and application. There is a course suitable for every skill level of bodyshop staff and management. TAFE teachers across Australia also complete yearly training with Valspar Automotive, to ensure their skills are in step with current industry practices.
Training Courses
All participants receive, as part of their training experience, an exclusive Training Kit valued at over AUD 50.00. Kit includes Valspar Automotive nylon spray suit, Valspar Automotive cap, T-shirt, and stubby cooler. Course charges also include meals and refreshments throughout the duration of the training.
The Valspar training centres are situated in Rome (Italy), Lyon (France), Lelystad (The Netherlands), Kincumber (Australia), Grand Prairie, TX (US). We also provide training on location.
Valspar Automotive Advanced - 3 day Course
Student profile: Experienced painters, TAFE teachers & students who want to further their Valspar Automotive product & procedure knowledge.
Topics Covered:
- OH&S in the workplace
- History of DeBeer Refinish
- Colour Characteristics
- Colour Formulation Retrieval Program - ICRIS
- Blending Applications
- Spray gun set-ups & faults
- Practical - Hands on product Range & systems
- 3 layer blending techniques
- Binder & hardener mixing
Course Outcome: On completion, the trainee will have expanded their understanding and confidence in WaterBase technology. This will then enable them to become a more productive asset to the panel shop for the future.
WaterBase 900+ Series - 2 day Course
Student profile: Valspar Automotive painters who want to expand their Valspar Automotive product & procedure knowledge. Experienced painters who have not used the Valspar Automotive range before. TAFE teachers & students wanting to increase & broaden their product knowledge.
Topics Covered:
- OH&S in the workplace
- Practical - Hands on
- WaterBase 900 Series Overview
- Product Range & Systems
- Equipment requirements & setup
- Application conditions
- Application technology
- Blending techniques
Course Outcome: On completion, the trainee will have expanded their understanding and confidence in WaterBase technology. This will then enable them to become a more productive asset to the panel shop for the future.