BLC Leather Technology Centre delivers a wide range of leather training courses around the world including the following leather technology courses scheduled to take place at the BLC headquarters in Northampton, UK:
• Three Day Comprehensive Understanding of Leather - 14 to 16 October 2008
• Five Day Intensive Leather Technology Course – 3 to 7 November 2008
The three day Comprehensive Understanding of Leather Course, aimed at leather users and retailers is suitable for all product sectors. The course builds on the one day course, giving a wider perspective of leather supply chain issues related to:
• How leather is made
• Testing and restricted substances
• Ensuring customer satisfaction
Content includes vital information on testing and specifications, restricted substances, labelling, design and construction problems and much more, with ample opportunity for discussion and debate.
The five day Intensive Leather Technology Course offers an ideal refresher for existing technologists or a comprehensive introduction to leather technology for those who are either new to the industry or who need to rapidly expand their knowledge.
Aimed at all sectors of the supply chain, from tanners to manufacturers and retailers, the course provides a fundamental understanding of the leathermaking process, working through all stages of leather production, both theoretical and practical, and using a range of presentations, team working, hands-on problem solving and case studies.
Course content is grouped into three main areas:
• Raw material to tanned leather
structure and composition of hides and skins
preservation methods
beamhouse and tanning processes
• Post tanning processes
mechanical and chemical processes, including retanning, dyeing and fatliquoring
• Finishing and specifications
formulation and application of finishes to meet end user specifications
BLC leather technology training is also available as tailored corporate courses to suit individual group/company requirements and delivered anywhere in the world.
To secure a place on the above courses or book online visit www.blcleathertech.com
