Why attend - benefits of attending
After attending this course you will be able to:
- Identify types of corrosion and select coatings that meet project demands
- Recognize the different types of coatings available and the various mechanisms at work in the process of protection
- Discuss how proper surface preparation is critical to achieving the maximum level of protection available through protective coating systems
- Describe the inspection equipment and methods used to ensure that all specification requirements are met
- Classify coating selection and application by facility and service environment
- List the factors that accelerate coating deterioration and the techniques used to avoid common defects
- Distinguish the unique selection and application problems with coating concrete surfaces
- Recognize the safety hazards involved in coating operations and the responsibilities of management and workers in safety training and practices
What this course covers
- Corrosion and corrosion control
- Coating types and their mechanisms and protection
- Surface preparation for painting
- Application of coatings
- Inspection and quality control
- Coatings for steel structures
- Coating degradation, defects, and failures
- Coating of concrete surfaces
- Safety in painting operations
Course format
Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual that includes a glossary of terms, references for additional reading, and copies of relevant handouts, standards, and regulations.
The written exam consists of 100, multiple-choice questions. To receive a certificate and CEUs you must attend all 40 hours of the course and attain at least 70% on the exam.