Conformal Coating Training
Build Capability & Confidence
At SCH Services Ltd, we deliver fully tailored conformal coating training in liquid, Parylene, and nano coatings. Every programme begins with a review of your current processes, so training is aligned with your challenges, equipment, and production goals. Whether aimed at operators or engineers, our training builds confidence, skills, and compliance across all levels.
Download the Conformal Coating Training Programme (PDF) — full module outlines, delivery format, and contact details.
All training is delivered at your facility, using your own equipment and processes. This ensures skills are learned in a familiar environment and applied immediately to your products. Courses are modular, hands-on, and aligned with IPC-A-610, IPC-CC-830, and ISO standards.
Why Choose SCH for Conformal Coating Training
With decades of global experience, SCH provides practical training that strengthens in-house capability, reduces production issues, and builds operator confidence. Our programmes help organisations cut scrap, minimise rework, and achieve long-term reliability in coating processes—while remaining cost-effective.
Training Areas of Expertise
- Basics & Foundations – coating chemistries, material selection, liquid application methods, Parylene concepts (see our dedicated Parylene section)
- Process Control – optimisation, troubleshooting, fluid behaviour, cleanliness & reliability, masking, health & safety, coating removal
- Inspection & Standards – IPC inspection methods, defect detection, pass/fail criteria, thickness measurement, coverage checks
- New Product Introduction – selecting coating methods, integrating into NPI workflows, process validation
- Design Rules – design-for-coating guidelines to ensure manufacturability and repeatability
- Rework & Repair – safe coating removal, touch-up, and restoration without damaging PCBs or components
👉 Courses can be combined into a structured programme or delivered as standalone modules, depending on your needs.
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Industries We Support
We support engineers, technicians, and operators across high-reliability industries, adapting training to meet sector-specific compliance needs:
- Aerospace avionics – with focus on traceability & standards compliance
- Automotive electronics – durability and cost-efficiency for high volumes
- Defence & military systems – mission-critical reliability and ruggedisation
- Telecommunications & consumer electronics – throughput and repeatability
- Medical electronics – biocompatibility, quality assurance, and reliability
- Contract Electronics Manufacturers (CEMs/EMS) – flexibility for multiple customers and processes
Hands-On, IPC-Aligned Training
SCH emphasises practical learning. Participants gain experience in:
- Application techniques across spray, dip, and selective coating
- Masking strategies for complex assemblies
- Cleanliness testing and ionic contamination checks
- Curing and drying processes
- Mock inspections, audits, and pass/fail workshops
This hands-on approach ensures skills are immediately relevant to production and quality control teams.
Global Experience & Expertise in Conformal Coating Training
SCH has trained hundreds of operators and engineers worldwide. Having delivered programmes across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, we bring international best practice and decades of problem-solving experience to your facility. Our training bridges gaps between design, production, and quality, helping teams achieve consistent, auditable results.
Key Benefits of Our Training
- ✅ Reduced defects and rework – saving time and cost
- ✅ Improved reliability and long-term performance
- ✅ Enhanced operator confidence and skills
- ✅ Compliance with IPC and ISO standards
- ✅ Higher customer trust and satisfaction
- ✅ Expert insight tailored to your existing processes
- ✅ Cost-effective upskilling without trial-and-error losses
Meet Your Trainer
Our programmes are led by Dr. Lee Hitchens, a global expert in conformal coating and Parylene processing. With 25+ years’ experience across aerospace, defence, automotive, and medical electronics, Lee specialises in making coating processes practical, reliable, and scalable.
Learn more about his background on our Founder Page.
Why Choose SCH Services?
Partnering with SCH Services means more than just outsourcing — you gain a complete, integrated platform for
Conformal Coating, Parylene & ProShieldESD Solutions, alongside equipment, materials, and training, all backed by decades of hands-on expertise.
- ✈️ 25+ Years of Expertise – Specialists in coating technologies trusted by aerospace, medical, defence, automotive, and electronics industries worldwide.
- 🛠️ End-to-End Support – Guidance on coating selection, Parylene grades, masking strategies, application methods, inspection, and ProShieldESD integration.
- 📈 Scalable Solutions – From small prototype batches to full-scale, high-volume production, SCH delivers flexible capacity that grows with your needs.
- 🌍 Global Reach – Responsive technical support and supply coverage across Europe, North America, and Asia.
- ✅ Proven Reliability – A strong reputation built on quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction across services, equipment, and materials.
📄 Download the Conformal Coating Training Programme (PDF)
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📞 Call: +44 (0)1226 249019
✉ Email: sales@schservices.com
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