Why attend – benefits of attending
After attending this course you will be able to:
- Identify the steps required to achieve quality surface preparation and application
- Recognize the importance of coatings assessment
- Explain the inspector’s role in supporting Coast Guard activities through coatings quality assurance
- Describe the tools the inspector uses in quality control
What this course covers
- Introduction
- Fundamentals of corrosion
- Corrosion control
- Mechanical cleaning methods
- Abrasive blast cleaning
- Waterjetting and alternate surface preparation
- Surface preparation method selection
- Coating systems
- Coating application
- Nonskid
- Safety
- Documentation
- Inspection and check points
- Tank and void corrosion assessment and inspection
Course format
- Lecture and discussions
- Demonstrations and workshops
- Course written final exam (closed book)
- Course practical exam
Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual that includes copies of relevant standards.
The written exam consists of 100-question, multiple-choice exam. To receive a certificate and CEUs, you must attend all 40 hours of the course and attain a 70% or better score on the exam.