Chemical Processing Bodies of Knowledge

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The Chemical Processing Review Board has developed a series of Bodies of Knowledge which for the first time capture the knowledge, skills and experience required by personnel performing various types of chemical processing on aerospace parts. To download the Bodies of Knowledge free of charge simply click on the links below.

Anodizing

: Anodizing - Operator
The Operator (Technician) Level is the foundational, hands-on role in anodizing chemical processing. Operators execute established processes safely and consistently, following work instructions and ensuring parts meet required quality standards. Technicians should be able to execute defined procedures, handle routine production, and escalate non-routine issues.Download Now
Anodizing - Planner
The Planner Level is a technical leadership role responsible for planning, interpreting, and controlling anodizing processes. Acts as a link between operators and process owners.Download Now
Anodizing - Owner
The Owner Level is the highest competency level within the PRI Qualification Chemical Processing Anodizing program. An Owner is expected to possess extensive technical knowledge, proven industry experience, leadership capability, and the ability to assess, validate, improve, and influence anodizing processes and industry standards. They are recognized specialists who can develop procedures, interpret specifications, manage compliance, and mentor personnel.Download Now

Etch and Etch Inspection

: Etch - Operator
An Etch Operator is a qualified chemical processing technician who performs routine etching and etch-inspection operations using approved procedures. The Operator possesses foundational technical knowledge, practical process skills, safety awareness, and sufficient experience to consistently process, inspect, document, and evaluate parts while complying with customer, quality, and industry requirements. An Etch Operator performs and supports chemical processing operations. The operator is responsible for following approved procedures and work instructions, preparing parts for processing, operating equipment, verifying process parameters, performing inspections, and documenting results in accordance with customer, company, and industry requirements.Download Now
Etch Inspector - Operator
An Etch Inspector Operator performs aerospace etch inspections, evaluates product conformity, identifies defects, documents results, and ensures compliance with customer, quality, safety, and industry requirements to detect material defects, process-induced damage, and metallurgical conditions. The role covers multiple etch inspection methods. The operator works in accordance with customer specifications, industry standards, work instructions, and quality requirements to ensure parts meet acceptance criteria before release.Download Now
Etch and Etch Inspector - Planner
The Planner Level is an intermediate-to-advanced competency level within the PRI Qualification Chemical Processing Body of Knowledge (BoK) for Etch & Etch Inspection processes. A Planner is expected to possess a comprehensive understanding of etching processes, specifications, methods, equipment, and inspection requirements, along with the ability to develop, review, and control process instructions and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.Download Now
Etch and Etch Inspector - Owner
The Owner Level in the PRI Qualification Chemical Processing Body of Knowledge (BoK) represents the highest competency level for Etch and Etch Inspection processes. An Owner is recognized as a subject matter expert with extensive technical knowledge, broad experience, leadership capability, and responsibility for defining, improving, and governing etch inspection processes. The individual is responsible not only for understanding and performing inspections, but also for establishing procedures, ensuring compliance, mentoring personnel, resolving technical issues, driving process improvements, and maintaining overall process integrity and quality across the operation.Download Now

Conversion/Phosphate Coatings

: Conversion/Phosphate Coatings - Operator
An Operator/Technician (OP-1) in Conversion/Phosphate Coatings is responsible for and possesses the knowledge, skills, training, and safety awareness necessary to consistently perform and monitor chemical conversion coatings and phosphate coating processes in accordance with customer specifications, work instructions, industry standards, and quality requirements. The role requires a basic knowledge of the special process, its methods, equipment, materials, and controls, along with sufficient hands-on experience to perform routine production activities safely and consistently.Download Now
Conversion/Phosphate Coatings - Planner
A Conversion/Phosphate Coatings Planner is a technically proficient process specialist who interprets requirements, develops and controls processing methods, ensures compliance with aerospace specifications, resolves process issues, and provides guidance to operators while maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards. Conversion/Phosphate Coatings BoK is intended for personnel who are responsible for planning, interpreting, and controlling conversion coating processes to ensure compliance with customer, industry, and aerospace requirements. Unlike an Operator/Technician, a Planner must possess a comprehensive understanding of the process and be capable of addressing non-routine issues, interpreting specifications, developing procedures, and guiding others.Download Now
Anodizing - Owner
The Owner Level is the highest competency level within the PRI Qualification Chemical Processing Anodizing program. An Owner is expected to possess extensive technical knowledge, proven industry experience, leadership capability, and the ability to assess, validate, improve, and influence anodizing processes and industry standards. They are recognized specialists who can develop procedures, interpret specifications, manage compliance, and mentor personnel.Download Now

Painting

: Painting - Operator
An Operator is expected to possess a basic working knowledge of painting and dry film lubricant processes, methods, equipment, and controls. The operator performs recurring production activities by following approved work instructions, specifications, and safety requirements, with sufficient experience to consistently produce conforming results.Download Now
Painting - Planner
The Planner (PL) level in the PRI Qualification Body of Knowledge for Chemical Processing: Painting and Application of Dry Film Lubricants represents personnel who possess a comprehensive working knowledge of painting and dry film lubricant processes and are responsible for planning, interpreting requirements, developing work instructions, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring process compliance. They serve as a technical resource within the organization and are expected to coach and guide others. A technical professional responsible for planning, interpreting, documenting, and overseeing painting and dry film lubricant processes. The Planner ensures compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, quality requirements, and safety regulations while providing technical guidance, developing work instructions, resolving process issues, and supporting personnel training and process improvement activities.Download Now

Surface Treatment and Passivation

: Surface Treatment and Passivation - Operator
The Operator Level represents the entry-level, hands-on role responsible for executing surface treatment and passivation processes in accordance with procedures, requirements, and standards. Ensures consistent, safe, and compliant processing.Download Now
Surface Treatment and Passivation and Cleaning - Planner
The Planner Level is a mid-tier technical role responsible for planning, interpreting, and overseeing chemical processing activities, specifically passivation. This role bridges execution and leadership by ensuring work is performed correctly, efficiently, and in compliance with customer and industry requirements.Download Now

Plating

: Plating - Operator
An Operator/Technician is responsible for performing plating processes in accordance with customer specifications, work instructions, engineering requirements, and quality standards. The role requires a basic working knowledge of plating processes, equipment, materials, methods, safety requirements, and quality controls, along with sufficient hands-on experience to perform recurring production activities independently and a minimum of 160 hours of hands-on training.Download Now
Plating - Planner
Experienced plating professional responsible for planning, controlling, and supporting aerospace plating operations while ensuring compliance with customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.Download Now
Plating - Owner
An Owner-Level Plating Professional is the technical authority responsible for ensuring aerospace plating processes are compliant, capable, safe, and continuously improving. They possess expert knowledge of plating technologies, specifications, quality requirements, chemistry, equipment, and process controls, and are expected to lead technical decisions, develop procedures, solve complex process issues, and influence industry best practices.Download Now

Solution Analysis

: Solution Analysis and Testing - Planner
A Chemical Processing Solution Analysis & Testing Planner is the individual responsible for translating customer and quality requirements into compliant testing and analysis plans, ensuring proper execution, documentation, traceability, and disposition of results while maintaining compliance with aerospace standards and Nadcap requirements. A Planner possesses a good working knowledge of all aspects of the special process, its methods, tools, specifications, testing requirements, and documentation requirements.Download Now

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