Learning and Development Course Catalog

Learning and Development Course Catalog 1

EXPLORE YOUR TRAINING OPTIONS Axalta s Learning and Development programs are designed to improve customer performance by developing the skills and knowledge to help eliminate waste, reduce costs, keep cycle time to a minimum, and increase retention by investing in employee careers. Programs are offered in 11 Learning and Development Centers in North America, in an office or shop, virtually, online through axaltalearningcampus.com, or through a mix of blended learning methods as needed per customer. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS AXALTA COURSES 6-8 CROMAX COURSES 9-24 SPIES HECKER COURSES 25-38 STANDOX COURSES 39-51 For more information and to customize a program, contact: Marisa Black (800) 668-6945 option 4 Canada Kimberly Shropshire (855) 629-2582 option 5 United States 3

AXALTA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS CANADA Montreal, QC 555 Victor-Davis Avenue Pointe Claire, QC H9R 0B5 Toronto, ON 408 Fairall Street Ajax, ON L1S 1R6 Vancouver, BC 200 Golden Drive, Units 1 & 2 Coquitlam, BC V3K 6M8 UNITED STATES Charlotte, NC Opening May 201 Chicago, IL 245 Springlake Drive Itasca, IL 60143 Houston, TX 9800 Gennard Road Building A Houston, TX 041 Jacksonville, FL Florida State College of Jacksonville 401 West State Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 Lionville, PA 500 Eagleview Blvd. Exton, PA 19341 Mercer, PA Hovis Auto & Truck 1000 Champion Drive Mercer, PA 1613 Pomona, CA 1000 Walnut Avenue Pomona, CA 9166 Roseville, CA 8845 Washington Blvd. Roseville, CA 9568 Credit Hours As a member of the Industry Training Alliance, select courses offered by Axalta may provide credit hours toward certification programs. To learn more about certification and credits, please visit i-car.com or i-car.ca 4

AXALTA MASTER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Earn a Master Certification from Axalta after successfully completing as few as three or four courses. The program offers a path to advance your skills from industry standard to expert through four educational stages using Cromax, Spies Hecker, or Standox products. In addition, many of the certification courses qualify for credit hours. How it works The recommended learning path is to take an application class (101* or 201) followed by 301 and 401. After successful completion of level 401, you ll earn your Master Certification. All other classes are optional, and can be used to maintain your Master Certification status in the future. * Students with at least two years of professional experience may be eligible for a level-100 course waiver. 201 level of complexity field of study 0 = product 1 = color number in series Levels 400 Decision Making This Master level provides technicians the tools to achieve preventative troubleshooting abilities using abstract concepts, resulting in professional, efficient repair. 300 Application This advanced level is where students learn to take in concepts and apply them in a practical way. Fine-tuning of skills also happens here. 200 Skills This professional level is normally done in a Learning and Development Center where students are trained in basic fundamentals as well as skills needed to perform their jobs. 100 Knowledge This introductory level is reserved for field training and includes basic knowledge, facts and training. To register for Axalta s Learning and Development courses, visit axaltalearningcampus.com 5

201 Commercial Transportation Finishes 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) The Axalta Transportation Finishes course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to properly prepare substrates and use Axalta s line of commercial and fleet transportation finishes. Understand commercial transportation refinishing basics Set up and use spray equipment and control tools Properly identify substrates and related pre-treatments Use Axalta s line of commercial and fleet transportation finishes (low VOC where necessary) Use color retrieval tools Be able to properly apply transportation finishes Set up and use proper application equipment Learn about latest products and technologies Improve quality and productivity on the job 201 311 Closed-toe shoes Shop owners and managers Distributor sales or technical personnel Commercial transportation vehicle painters 6

201 General Industrial Sales and Product 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Axalta course is designed to give participants the product information and sales tools they need to help them in the sales and support of the General Industrial product line. How to be a better salesperson in the General Industrial segment Understand the basics of the selling process as it relates to the segment Understand General Industrial brand product positioning and targeted market segments How to utilize sales and support tools Recognize coating system selections, industrial SSPC definitions, methods of surface prep, corrosion, industrial equipment and inspection tools Experience products through hands-on activities An understanding of the most successful General Industrial market segments An understanding of the sales process that aids in the sale of product to the segment An understanding of the tools and resources that can be used for supporting the segment An understanding of products and processes in the General Industrial product line 201 311 Closed-toe shoes Distributor sales or technical personnel

311 Commercial Transportation Color Tools and Blending Techniques 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This course is a two-day interactive, hands-on course for experienced paint technicians who service truck and fleet accounts. This course focuses on color identification, formula retrieval, and techniques for effective application and blending. Content is delivered in a blended format of classroom instruction and shop work. The goal of this course is to improve paint technician effectiveness and efficiency getting the job done right and done the first time. Apply color science principles to identify colors and improve color matches Describe colors and effectively compare and contrast color standards versus truck Use color tools to find formulas and make formula adjustments Effectively mix, apply, and blend color formulas This course focuses on color identification, formula retrieval, and techniques for effective application and blending, with the goal of improving paint technician effectiveness and efficiency, resulting in cost and productivity improvements. 311 FUTURE OFFERINGS Closed-toe shoes Commercial transportation paint application technicians Distributor technicians 8

101 Cromax ChromaSystem Field Certification 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This Cromax course is designed to help painters understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Best practices for preparation and use of the Cromax system Proper preparation of body repairs, new e-coat parts and plastics Understand how to find important information such as technical data sheets Know how to choose and apply correct primers Understand the blending process on all colors Choose proper clearcoats for the job Paint Maker Certification 101 201 Meeting or conference room Projector and screen or large monitor for display WiFi or internet connection Included with course: Course material, lunch and refreshments 9

101 Cromax Mosaic Field Certification 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This Cromax course is designed to help painters understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Best practices for preparation and use of the Cromax system Proper preparation of body repairs, new e-coat parts and plastics Understand how to find important information such as technical data sheets Know how to choose and apply correct primers Understand the blending process on all colors Choose proper clearcoats for the job Paint Maker Certification 101 201 Meeting or conference room Projector and screen or large monitor for display WiFi or internet connection Included with course: Course material, lunch and refreshments 10

101 Cromax Pro Field Certification 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This Cromax course is designed to help painters understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Best practices for preparation and use of the Cromax system Proper preparation of body repairs, new e-coat parts and plastics Understand how to find important information such as technical data sheets Know how to choose and apply correct primers Understand the blending process on all colors Choose proper clearcoats for the job Paint Maker Certification 101 201 Meeting or conference room Projector and screen or large monitor for display WiFi or internet connection Included with course: Course material, lunch and refreshments 11

201 Cromax ChromaSystem Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This Cromax course is designed to help painters understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Select proper products for surface cleaning process Select proper products for all substrates Select proper undercoat products Correctly apply Cromax basecoats Select and apply proper clearcoat products Basic understanding of ColorNet system and color tools Perform spot repairs using different methods 14 Paint Maker Certification 201 301 201 211 12

201 Cromax Mosaic Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Cromax course is designed to help painters understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Select proper products for surface cleaning process Select proper products for all substrates Select proper undercoat products Correctly apply Cromax Mosaic basecoats Select and apply proper clearcoat products Basic understanding of ColorNet system and color tools Perform spot repairs using different methods 14 Paint Maker Certification 201 301 201 211 13

201 Cromax Pro Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Cromax course is designed to help painters understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Select proper products for surface cleaning process Select proper products for all substrates Select proper undercoat products Correctly apply Cromax Pro basecoats Select and apply proper clearcoat products Basic understanding of ColorNet system and color tools Perform spot repairs using different methods 14 Paint Maker Certification 201 301 201 211 14

202 Understanding Pre-Paint Productivity and Profit 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led course covers the secrets to productivity and profitability as they relate to the pre-paint process. Eliminating waste in the form of wasted time as well as product and labor movement is the key. This course is intended for anyone who is part of the pre-paint process. Understand and perform staging in the prep and paint department Maximize spray booth cycles Understand and measure paint and materials profitability Measure the true cost of re-dos Set up and utilize prep carts Establish and sustain a profitable and productive pre-paint process Less waste More productivity More profitability Improved work environment Understanding why and how this works Prerequisites None Prep technicians Production managers Distributor sales or technical personnel Axalta sales or account manager 15

211 Cromax Color 1 Electronic Color Tools 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Cromax course is designed to help participants understand electronic color tools such as the ColorNet computer software and Acquire RX and Acquire Plus EFX spectrophotometer. Use the color retrieval functions to retrieve color formulations Use a spectrophotometer to retrieve and adjust color formulations efficiently Analyze color using the proper technique Identify blendable match Improve overall blendable match color retrieval cycle time Paint Maker Certification 211 311 16

301 Cromax ChromaSystem Tri-Coat and Specialty Colors 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Cromax course is designed to help painters understand the tri-coat process, as well as the tinted mid-coats and specialty colors, and how to properly repair them. Identify and understand OEM tri-coat and specialty colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Understand application processes for specialty colors Correctly apply Cromax basecoat when painting tri-coat and specialty colors Understand blend procedures for Cromax basecoats and tri-coats Perform tri-coat blends using Cromax basecoat 14 Paint Maker Certification 301 401 301 311 1

301 Cromax Mosaic Tri-Coat and Specialty Colors 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Cromax course is designed to help painters understand the tri-coat process, as well as the tinted mid-coats and specialty colors, and how to properly repair them. Identify and understand OEM tri-coat and specialty colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Understand application processes for specialty colors Correctly apply Cromax Mosaic basecoat when painting tri-coat and specialty colors Understand blend procedures for Cromax Mosaic basecoats and tri-coats Perform tri-coat blends using Cromax Mosaic basecoat 14 Paint Maker Certification 301 401 301 311 18

301 Cromax Pro Tri-Coat and Specialty Colors 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Cromax course is designed to help painters understand the tri-coat process, as well as the tinted mid-coats and specialty colors, and how to properly repair them. Identify and understand OEM tri-coat and specialty colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Understand application processes for specialty colors Correctly apply Cromax Pro when painting tri-coat and specialty colors Understand blend procedures for Cromax Pro tri-coats Perform tri-coat blends using Cromax Pro basecoat 14 Paint Maker Certification 301 401 301 311 19

302 Cromax Advanced Matte Finishes 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Cromax course is a 1-day course designed to develop the knowledge and skills of paint technicians when applying matte clears. Understand gloss and sheen terminology Understand gloss level impact on color position and metallic appearance Identify and use Cromax Matting Agent system components Properly determine gloss level of vehicle using spray-out cards Correctly apply Cromax matte clears Understand the care and maintenance for matte clear finishes Gaining knowledge and skills to do the job right the first time credit hours 302 401 20

303 Cromax Pro Micro-Repair Course 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led hands-on course covers the basic techniques in repairing very small damage due to stone chips, very small blends and wheel repair. This non-warranted repair process enables collision repair facilities to offer economy and customer pay options. Skills acquired in this course can be applied to many different situations. Understand and properly identify what micro-repair is Learn techniques and tools for repairing chips Understand application techniques for very small blends Perform very small blends Understand wheel repair for curb scrapes and chips Up-sell current collision jobs and offer new services Learning skills that can be applied in other areas Approved for credit hours 303 401 Distributor sales or technical personnel Axalta sales or account manager 21

304 Cromax Pro Advanced Tri-Coat Course 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Cromax course is designed to help the participant understand the 3-stage process as well as how to use it to make repairs. At the completion of the program, participants will be able to: Identify and understand OEM 3-stage colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Correctly apply Cromax Pro when painting 3-stage colors Understand blend procedures for Cromax Pro 3-stage Perform 3-stage blends using Cromax Pro basecoat More efficiency, more accuracy Approved for credit hours Satisfies many OEM requirements 304 401 Painter s apprentice and Distributor owners, reps and technicians 22

311 Cromax Color 2 Color Matching Techniques 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Cromax course is designed to help participants understand how to correctly mix and analyze color. This includes color theory, the correct angles and lighting conditions; and how to correctly shade a color that needs adjustment. Accurately mix color formulations and understand the results of over pours Correctly apply color on a sprayout Understand color theory, lighting and viewing angles Analyze color and determine blendable match Tint the color to achieve a blendable match Qualifies for Pro Level 2-color theory, tinting and mixing Satisfies the color portion of most OEM requirements 311 401 23

401 Cromax Master Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This is a performance-based, instructor-led class to achieve master level certification. It involves a product and technology update, as well as a skills evaluation that enables a technician to be Master Certified. This certification is earned with a written assessment and skills evaluation. Demonstrate safe practices for paint application Understand the latest products and technology Learn and apply the latest techniques Learn and demonstrate troubleshooting abilities Demonstrate mastery of tri-coat and high metallic blending Ability to fine-tune skills based on video review of individual application 14 Gain knowledge of the latest equipment and technology, efficiency and accuracy credit hours 401 ANY COURSE TO RENEW CERTIFICATION Axalta employees Distributor technicians 24

101 Spies Hecker Permacron Series 293/295 Field Certification 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This Spies Hecker course is designed to help participants understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Best practices for preparation and use of the Spies Hecker system Proper preparation of body repairs, new e-coat parts and plastics Understand how to find important information such as technical data sheets Know how to choose and apply correct primers Understand the blending process on all colors Choose the proper clearcoats for the job Approved for Paint Maker Certification 101 201 101 102 Meeting or conference room Projector and screen or large monitor for display WiFi or internet connection Included with course: Course material, lunch and refreshments 25

101 Spies Hecker Permahyd Hi-TEC Field Certification 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This Spies Hecker course is designed to help participants understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Best practices for preparation and use of the Spies Hecker system Proper preparation of body repairs, new e-coat parts and plastics Understand how to find important information such as technical data sheets Know how to choose and apply correct primers Understand the blending process on all colors Choose the proper clearcoats for the job Approved for Paint Maker Certification 101 201 101 102 Meeting or conference room Projector and screen or large monitor for display WiFi or internet connection Included with course: Course material, lunch and refreshments 26

102 Spies Hecker Surface Preparation Certification 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This Spies Hecker course is designed to help participants understand the surface preparation process and learn how to identify substrates and apply primers to those substrates. Identification of substrates currently found on today s vehicles Understand the importance of substrate cleaning Understand surface preparation basics Proper preparation of body repairs, new e-coat parts and plastics Understand how to find important information such as technical data sheets Know how to choose correct primers for the substrates Approved for Paint Maker Certification 101 201 Meeting or conference room Projector and screen or large monitor for display WiFi or internet connection Included with course: Course material, lunch and refreshments 2

201 Spies Hecker Permahyd Hi-TEC Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Spies Hecker course is designed to help painters understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Select proper products for surface cleaning process Select proper products for all substrates Select proper undercoat products Correctly apply Hi-TEC basecoat Select and apply proper clearcoat products Basic understanding of ColorNet system and color tools Perform spot repairs using different methods 14 Approved for Paint Maker Certification 201 301 201 211 28

201 Spies Hecker Permacron 293/295 Series Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Spies Hecker course is designed to help painters understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Select proper products for surface cleaning process Select proper products for all substrates Select proper undercoat products Correctly apply Spies Hecker basecoat Select and apply proper clearcoat products Basic understanding of ColorNet system and color tools Perform spot repairs using different methods 14 Paint Maker Certification 201 301 201 211 29

211 Spies Hecker Color 1 Electronic Color Tools 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Spies Hecker course is designed to help painters understand electronic color tools such as the ColorNet computer software and Acquire RX and Acquire Plus EFX spectrophotometer. Use the color retrieval functions to retrieve color formulations Use a spectrophotometer to retrieve and adjust color formulations efficiently Analyze color using the proper technique Identify the blendable match Improve overall blendable match color retrieval cycle time Approved for Paint Maker Certification 211 311 31

301 Spies Hecker Permacron 293/295 Advanced 3-Stage & Specialty Colors 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Spies Hecker course is designed to help painters understand the 3-stage process, tinted mid-coats and specialty colors, as well as how to repair them. Identify and understand OEM 3-stage and specialty colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Understand application process for specialty colors Correctly apply Permacron 293/295 when painting 3-stage and specialty colors Understand blend procedures for Permacron 293/295 3-stage and perform blends 14 Approved for Paint Maker Certification 301 302 301 311 32

301 Spies Hecker Permahyd Hi-TEC Advanced 3-Stage & Specialty Colors 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Spies Hecker course is designed to help painters understand the 3-stage process, tinted mid-coats and specialty colors, as well as how to repair them. Identify and understand OEM 3-stage and specialty colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Understand application process for specialty colors Correctly apply Permahyd Hi-TEC when painting 3-stage and specialty colors Understand blend procedures for Permahyd Hi-TEC 3-stage and perform blends 14 Approved for Paint Maker Certification 301 302 301 311 33

302 Spies Hecker Advanced Matte Clearcoat 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Spies Hecker course is a 1-day course designed to develop the knowledge and skills of paint technicians when applying matte clears. Understand gloss and sheen terminology Understand gloss level impact on color position and metallic appearance Identify and use Spies Hecker Matting Agent system components Properly determine gloss level of vehicle using spray-out cards Correctly apply Spies Hecker matte clears Understand the care and maintenance for matte clear finishes Gaining knowledge and skills to do the job right the first time credit hours 302 401 34

303 Spies Hecker Hi-TEC Micro-Repair Course 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led hands-on course covers the basic techniques in repairing very small damage due to stone chips, very small blends and wheel repair. This non-warranted repair process enables collision repair facilities to offer economy and customer pay options. Skills acquired in this course can be applied to many different situations. Understand and properly identify what micro-repair is Learn techniques and tools for repairing chips Understand application techniques for very small blends Perform very small blends Understand wheel repair for curb scrapes and chips Up-sell current collision jobs and offer new services Learning skills that can be applied in other areas Approved for credit hours 303 401 Distributor sales or technical personnel Axalta sales or account manager 35

304 Spies Hecker Hi-TEC Advanced 3-Stage Course 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Spies Hecker course is designed to help the participant understand the 3-stage process as well as how to use it to make repairs. At the completion of the program, participants will be able to: Identify and understand OEM 3-stage colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Correctly apply Permahyd Hi-TEC when painting 3-stage colors Understand blend procedures for Hi-TEC 3-stage Perform 3-stage blends using Hi-TEC basecoat More efficiency, more accuracy Approved for credit hours Satisfies many OEM requirements 304 401 Painter s apprentice and Distributor owners, reps and technicians 36

311 Spies Hecker Color 2 Color Matching Techniques 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Spies Hecker course is designed to help participants understand how to correctly mix and analyze color. This includes color theory, the correct angles and lighting conditions, and how to correctly shade a color that needs adjustment. Accurately mix color formulations and understand the results of over pours Correctly apply color on a sprayout Understand color theory, lighting and viewing angles Analyze color and determine blendable match Tint the color to achieve a blendable match Qualifies for Pro Level 2- color theory, tinting and mixing Satisfies the color portion of most OEM requirements 311 401 3

401 Spies Hecker Master Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This is a performance-based, instructor-led class to achieve master level certification. It involves a product and technology update, as well as a skills evaluation that enables a technician to be Master Certified. This certification is earned with a written assessment and skills evaluation. Demonstrate safe practices for paint application Understand the latest products and technology Learn and apply the latest techniques Learn and demonstrate troubleshooting abilities Demonstrate mastery of tri-coat and high metallic blending Ability to fine-tune skills based on video review of individual application 14 Gain knowledge of the latest equipment and technology, efficiency and accuracy credit hours 401 ANY COURSE TO RENEW CERTIFICATION Axalta employees Distributor technicians 38

101 Standox Basecoat Field Certification 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This Standox course is designed to help participants understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Best practices for preparation and use of the Standox system Proper preparation of body repairs, new e-coat parts and plastics Understand how to find important information such as technical data sheets Know how to choose and apply correct primers Understand the blending process on all colors Choose the proper clearcoats for the job Approved for Paint Maker Certification 101 201 Meeting or conference room Projector and screen or large monitor for display WiFi or internet connection Included with course: Course material, lunch and refreshments 39

101 Standox Standoblue Field Certification 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This Standox course is designed to help participants understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Best practices for preparation and use of the Standox system Proper preparation of body repairs, new e-coat parts and plastics Understand how to find important information such as technical data sheets Know how to choose and apply correct primers Understand the blending process on all colors Choose the proper clearcoats for the job Approved for Paint Maker Certification 101 201 Meeting or conference room Projector and screen or large monitor for display WiFi or internet connection Included with course: Course material, lunch and refreshments 40

201 Standox Basecoat Painter Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This Standox course is designed to help participants understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Select proper products for surface cleaning products Select proper products for metal treatment Select proper undercoat products Correctly apply Standox basecoat Select proper clearcoat products Basic understanding of ColorNet system and color tools Perform spot repairs using different methods 14 Approved for Paint Maker Certification 201 211 201 301 41

201 Standox Standoblue Painter Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Standox course is designed to help painters understand the products used in their shop, as well as the processes necessary to successfully and efficiently refinish any color. Select proper products for surface cleaning products Select proper products for metal treatment Select proper undercoat products Correctly apply Standox basecoat Select proper clearcoat products Basic understanding of ColorNet system and color tools Perform spot repairs using different methods 14 Approved for Paint Maker Certification 201 211 201 301 42

202 Understanding Pre-Paint Productivity and Profit 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led course covers the secrets to productivity and profitability as it relates to the pre-paint process. Eliminating waste in the form of wasted time as well as product and labor movement is the key. This course is intended for anyone who is part of the pre-paint process. Understand and perform staging in the prep and paint department Maximize spray booth cycles Understand and measure paint and materials profitability Measure the true cost of re-dos Set up and utilize prep carts Establish and sustain a profitable and productive pre-paint process Less waste More productivity More profitability Improved work environment Understanding why and how this works Prerequisites None Prep technicians Production managers Distributor sales or technical personnel Axalta sales or account manager 43

211 Standox Coloristic 1 Electronic Color Tools 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Standox course is designed to help painters understand electronic color tools such as the ColorNet computer software and Acquire RX and Acquire Plus EFX spectrophotometer. Use the color retrieval functions to retrieve color formulations Use a spectrophotometer to retrieve and adjust color formulations efficiently Analyze color using the proper technique Identify the blendable match Improve overall blendable match color retrieval cycle time Approved for Paint Maker Certification 211 311 44

301 Standox Basecoat Advanced Tri-Coat & Specialty Colors 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Standox course is designed to help painters understand the 3-stage process, tinted mid-coats and specialty colors, as well as how to repair them. Identify and understand OEM 3-stage and specialty colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Understand application process for specialty colors Correctly apply Standox basecoat when painting 3-stage and specialty colors Understand blend procedures for Standox basecoat 3-stage and perform blends 14 Approved for Paint Maker Certification 301 302 301 311 45

301 Standox Standoblue Advanced Tri-Coat & Specialty Colors 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This instructor-led Standox course is designed to help painters understand the 3-stage process, tinted mid-coats and specialty colors, as well as how to repair them. Identify and understand OEM 3-stage and specialty colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Understand application process for specialty colors Correctly apply Standoblue when painting 3-stage and specialty colors Understand blend procedures for Standoblue 3-stage and perform blends 14 Approved for Paint Maker Certification 301 302 301 311 46

302 Standox Advanced Matte Finishes 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Standox course is a 1-day course designed to develop the knowledge and skills of paint technicians when applying matte clears. Understand gloss and sheen terminology Understand gloss level impact on color position and metallic appearance Identify and use Standox Matting Agent system components Properly determine gloss level of vehicle using spray-out cards Correctly apply Standox matte clears Understand the care and maintenance for matte clear finishes Approved for Paint Maker Certification 302 401 4

303 Standoblue Micro-Repair Course 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led hands-on course covers the basic techniques in repairing very small damage due to stone chips, very small blends and wheel repair. This non-warranted repair process enables collision repair facilities to offer economy and customer pay options. Skills acquired in this course can be applied to many different situations. Understand and properly identify what micro-repair is Learn techniques and tools for repairing chips Understand application techniques for very small blends Perform very small blends Understand wheel repair for curb scrapes and chips Up-sell current collision jobs and offer new services Learning skills that can be applied in other areas Approved for credit hours 303 401 Distributor sales or technical personnel Axalta sales or account manager 48

304 Standox Standoblue Advanced 3-Stage Course 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Standox course is designed to help the participant understand the 3-stage process as well as how to use it to make repairs. At the completion of the program, participants will be able to: Identify and understand OEM 3-stage colors Retrieve and verify color match on vehicles with those colors Correctly apply Standoblue when painting 3-stage colors Understand blend procedures for Standoblue 3-stage Perform 3-stage blends using Standoblue basecoat More efficiency, more accuracy Approved for credit hours Satisfies many OEM requirements 304 401 Painter s apprentice and Distributor owners, reps and technicians 49

311 Standox Coloristic 2 Color Matching Techniques 1 Day $200.00 (tuition only) This instructor-led Standox course is designed to help participants understand how to correctly mix and analyze color. This includes color theory, the correct angles and lighting conditions, and how to correctly shade a color that needs adjustment. Accurately mix color formulations and understand the results of over pours Correctly apply color on a sprayout Understand color theory, lighting and viewing angles Analyze color and determine blendable match Tint the color to determine blendable match Qualifies for Pro Level 2 color theory, tinting and mixing Satisfies color portion of most OEM requirements 311 401 50

401 Standox Master Certification 2 Days $400.00 (tuition only) $650.00 (tuition + hotel; travel expenses not included) This is a performance-based, instructor-led class to achieve master level certification. It involves a product and technology update, as well as a skills evaluation that enables a technician to be Master Certified. This certification is earned with a written assessment and skills evaluation. Demonstrate safe practices for paint application Understand the latest products and technology Learn and apply the latest techniques Learn and demonstrate troubleshooting abilities Demonstrate mastery of tri-coat and high metallic blending Ability to fine-tune skills based on video review of individual application 14 Gain knowledge of the latest equipment and technology, efficiency and accuracy credit hours 401 ANY COURSE TO RENEW CERTIFICATION Axalta employees Distributor technicians 51