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The Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing (AISF) is a not-for-profit member association representing the professional interests of the Australian surface finishing industry, including anodisers, electroplaters, powder coaters and supplier organisations.
AISF brings together industry leaders and specialists, with a strong focus on collaboration with regulators and active engagement with government to drive positive, industry-led change.
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EPA IO4 Licencing in Victoria
An AISF Director represents the AISF on the EPA Victoria’s Small Business and Manufacturing consultation group to ensure all our members are kept abreast of any new developments with EPA.
To keep up to date, join the AISF today www.aisf.org.au
Introduction to Electroplating Online
The Introduction to Electroplating training module was last held by the AISF in the last quarter of 2025 for 6 consecutive weeks on a Friday afternoon from 1-4 pm online via Microsoft Teams with the last session being Friday 28 October, 2025.
Class size was limited.
Please register for our next module.
If you would like more information please email admin@aisf.org.au or call 02 9160 4744.
Working Safely with Cyanide Online
Our next Working Safely with Cyanide training is on Thursday 18 June from 9.30 - 11.30 am AEST.
The training is online with industry expert Paul Inskip via Microsoft Teams.
Class size is limited.
Registrations are open: https://aisf.wildapricot.org/event-6687018
If you would like more information please email admin@aisf.org.au or call 02 9160 4744.
2 Day - 10 Principles of Professional Powder Coating In-house
This course provides production line knowledge combined with relevant theory to become a professional powder coater
capable of complying with AS3715 and AS4506.
Please note in the absence of any RTO's offering accredited training in Australia, this is the most comprehensive solution to train your employees.
While there is a practical component to this course, the course is not “Learn to Powder Coat”
The last 10 Principles of Professional Powder Coating module, a 2 Day comprehensive training course run by industry professionals was held on 19 and 20 March, 2026 in VIC.
The training module is held over 2 full packed days and the next VIC session will be held in mid/late September 2026.
If you would like more information please email admin@aisf.org.au or call 02 9160 4744.
Working Safely with Hazardous Chemicals Online
In late 2025, the AISF developd a specialised training module, Working Safely with Hazardous Chemicals. Understanding safe practices is essential for protecting health, safety, and the broader environment.
This training course explores key aspects of safe chemical handling, emphasising the importance of awareness, proper training, and compliance with regulations. Effective chemical management practices play a crucial role in minimizing risks associated with exposure, spills, and accidents.
The training is online via Microsoft Teams from 1–3 pm.
Class size is limited.
If you would like more information please email admin@aisf.org.au or call 02 9160 4744.
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Industry Insights April 2020, Issue 11
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The start of 2020 has seen us living through a 1 in a 100 year event. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Non-essential businesses have been put into lock-down and those essential businesses who didn’t have the capabilities to adapt and “work from home” were […]
Industry Insights March 2020, Issue 10
To All AISF Members and Industry Stakeholders, Now that 2020 is well under way, albeit a very rocky start, first the Bush fires, now the Coronavirus (COVID-19) moving AustraIia and the world into unknown territory. Our Secretariat services have taken precautions to ensure they remain available for our members. We have made necessary arrangements for […]
Industry Insights January 2020, Issue 9
To All AISF Members and Industry Stakeholders, I would firstly like to introduce myself having been elected to the position of National President of our Institute in December 2019. While it is a position, I also occupied some 20 years ago, and probably time to move on as opposed to move in I am pleased […]
Industry Insights November 2019, Issue 8
2019 has been a crucial year of change for the AISF where we have taken some significant and important decisions to reset and begin the long journey of re-stablishing the Institute as the preeminent industry body for the Powder Coating, Anodising and Electroplating industries. After considerable consultation with applicators, finishers and suppliers it was clear […]
Industry Insights October 2019, Issue 7
The AISF team takes this opportunity to officially thank all of our Members who were involved with our recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). During our AGM, our members unanimously voted in favour of accepting a new modern Constitution and we are looking forward to refining and growing the Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing offerings to […]
Industry Insights September 2019, Issue 6
Spring is in the air and along with all of the new beginnings that spring brings, the AISF are also setting into motion some positive changes to come. During the months of August and September, we announced the notice of our Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held at the offices of our Secretariat […]
Industry Insights August 2019, Issue 5
Last month in our newsletter we spoke about the 50th anniversary of our Institute. This month we would like to focus on the future, our next 50 years. On behalf of our current Directors, Chris Sweetnam, Neil Mills and myself we would like to announce we are calling our next Annual General Meeting (AGM). This […]
Industry Insights July 2019, Issue 4
The AISF now in its 50th year, is busily preparing itself for major reforms to be able to better represent and quickly adapt to the current and future needs of our members. Of particular importance is the proposed new AISF Constitution that will replace and modernise our legal and organisational platforms. Members will soon decide […]
Industry Insights June 2019, Issue 3
This year marks the golden jubilee for the Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing. To mark this event, we though it would be a great time to take a moment to reflect on our past, and look for guidance to move into our future.
Industry Insights May 2019, Issue 2
Last month saw the Powder Coating industry in shock as the news of the potential sale of the Dulux Group to Nippon Paints was announced. We were all wondering what would that mean to our industry. The AISF approached Dulux directly to ascertain what this means to us. We were provided with a copy of […]
AISF membership serves as a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading industry association and provides an enviable platform to be recognised as an industry leader amongst your peers Australia wide.
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