Who should attend
Although specifically designed for coating inspector trainees, this course benefits anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of coatings application and inspection. This includes:
- Project engineers
- Quality assurance managers
- Contractors
- Technical sales representatives
- Blasters
- Paint applicators
- Maintenance personnel
- Management or staff involved in maritime or shipbuilding with a required knowledge of coatings
Learning objectives
- Describe the types and uses of protective coatings, their application, and associated quality control on vessels
- Recognize salient safety issues associated with performing inspection in marine industry
- Identify and use instruments mainly used in marine coating inspection
- Recognize various IMO Resolutions related to protective coatings (PSPC for ballast tanks, cargo tanks and voids, antifouling, etc.)
Prerequisites
Required
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Recommended
End of course exam
A practical exam is administered at the end of the course. Successful completion of the exam is required to earn a certificate of completion.