Vulcan Hosts 2008 SSPC Classes
Fundamentals of Protective Coatings (C-1)
Dates: September 22-26
Level: Basic
Duration: 5 Days / 40 Hours, Includes Course Exam
Class Times: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00
Credits: 3.8 CEU’s
Cost: Member $795, Non-Member $995
To register, call 877.281.7772 ext. 2202, email boyle@sspc.org or Register online now.
Course Description
This course provides a practical and comprehensive overview for those who are new to the protective coatings industry. It is also an ideal refresher for reviewing the fundamentals of corrosion and the use of coatings as a protective mechanism against corrosion and deterioration of industrial structures.
To register, call 877.281.7772 ext. 2202, email boyle@sspc.org or Register online now.
Course Content
- 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
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.
To register, call 877.281.7772 ext. 2202, email boyle@sspc.org or Register online now.
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 CEU's, you must attend all 40 hours of the course and attain a 70% or better score on the exam.
Who Should Attend
Contractors, engineers, inspectors, consultants, facility owners, technical services and sales reps.
Important:
C-1 fulfills part of your training requirement for SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) Certification. All students interested in pursuing PCS Certification, having less than 15 years coatings experience, must take the C-1 Exam and the C-2 Course prior to applying to sit for PCS exam. Individuals who are unfamiliar with the fundamentals of coatings technology should consider taking C-1 prior to C-2.
DoD Funded Training
Under the DoD Corrosion Prevention and Control Program, funding has been provided to train DoD, NASA and U.S. Coast Guard personnel in SSPC's C1 and C2 Courses. For more information on how to take advantage of attending the above courses for free, contact Jennifer Miller at 877-281-7772, ext 221 or miller@sspc.org.
**Course Exam only option is also offered: The cost for the C1 exam only is $150 for members and $250 for non members. Candidates taking the C1 exam only, should show up on the last day of one of the C1 public offerings listed on the current training schedule. You can also take the exam at SSPC headquarters at anytime. You must register for the C1 exam before showing up at the training site.
Accreditation
SSPC is an accredited training provider for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE). PE’s in Florida can now submit SSPC Training Course CEU’s to the FBPE.
Protective Coatings Inspector Program (PCI)
Dates: November 3-8
Duration: 5 Days/40 Hours plus 1 Day Certification Exam
Credits: 4.5 CEU’s
To register, call 877.281.7772 ext. 2202, email boyle@sspc.org or Register online now.
PCI Basic Inspector: Course, Course Exam (5 days)
(There are no pre requisites for this level.)
SSPC Member $895 / Non-Member $1095
PCI Certified Inspector: Course, Course Exam and Certification Exam
(6 days)
(Pre requisites required)
SSPC Member $1045/Non-Member $1445
Course Exam Only (1 day):
(Includes exam and student manual)
SSPC Member $250/Non-Member $450
Certification Exam Only (1 day)
(Includes certification exam and student manual)
SSPC Member $250/Non-Member $450
When and where can I take it?
What are the pre requisites to take the certification exam?
What are the recertification policies?
PCI Study Guide
About the PCI Program
The objective of this course is to thoroughly train individuals in the proper methods of inspecting surface preparation and installation of industrial and marine protective coatings and lining systems on an array of industrial structures and facilities.
There are no prerequisites to attend the PCI Course. However, candidates should be prepared for an intense and fast-paced week of training with evening homework and study in order to cover an extensive amount of information in 5 days. Taking the PCI course is a commitment that will require extra effort for successful completion.
Program attendees receive a training certificate. Attendees who complete the course and pass the Course Exam with a score of 70% or better become eligible to receive a PCI Basic Inspector level card. A Certification-level written and practical exam is offered on Day 6 for those who meet the prerequisites for certification-level testing.
Course Content
Module 1: Corrosion Prevention Using Coatings
Module 2: Quality Assurance/Control
Module 3: Surface Preparation & Inspection
Module 4: Practical Math
Module 5: Coating Application & Inspection
Module 6: Industrial Coatings & Coating Systems
Module 7: Specialty Inspection Projects
Module 8: Coating Failures & Methods of Prevention
Module 9: Inspector Safety
Module 10: Coating Specifications
Module 11: Simulated Pre-job Conference; Inspection Procedure Development
Module 12: Simulated Project Inspection
Benefits of Attending
After attending this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the common duties, responsibilities, and the role of an industrial coatings inspector
- Recognize the role of the coating manufacturer on a coatings project
- Describe the authority of a coatings inspector
- Explain the importance of thorough documentation Identify the differences between quality assurance and quality control and the common duties of quality assurance and quality control personnel
- Describe the purpose and content of a pre-job or preconstruction conference
- Explain the importance of ethics of inspection personnel
- Describe methods used to evaluate coating performance prior to full-scale installation
- Describe the unique aspects of performing coatings inspection on an overcoating project, and on projects employing thermal spray coatings, powder coatings and duplex coating systems
- Describe how coatings inspection can help prevent premature coating failure
- List potential safety hazards associated with coatings inspection
- Prepare an inspection plan/procedure
- Perform coatings inspection on industrial projects
- Compare inspection results to specification requirements
Course Format
The course provides participants five days of intensive training and includes multiple workshops and problem solving exercises so that participants may immediately apply the learning in a classroom setting, without the pressures of production and project schedules. In order to enhance the learning environment and illustrate the importance of teamwork, the workshops and exercises will be done in small teams.
This course is completed with a comprehensive written examination and a practical (instrument use) examination. Students passing both components of the basic course exam at 70% or higher and meeting the prerequisites for certification can take the written and hands-on certification exams on day 6. A passing grade of 80% or higher on the written and hands-on certification exam is required to become an SSPC Certified Coating Inspector.
If you fail any of the exam components, SSPC will allow you one exam or exam component retake within one year from when you first sat for the initial exam(s). You must first formally apply to SSPC and obtain written permission to retake any exam. There will be a fee to retake the exam.
If you fail the exam or component the second time, you must wait at least six months and then retake the PCI training course and exams.
Anyone who is unable to pass the written course exam, the written certification exam or the certification practical exam a third time will be considered ineligible to participate in the PCI program for a minimum of two years from the date of the last failed exam and will be required to take the PCI course again to reenter the process.
Who Should Attend
Coatings project managers, quality managers, inspectors, contractor supervisory level personnel, coating specification writers or coatings or equipment suppliers, coating consultants, or technical service representatives involved in the steel protective coatings industry.
To register, call 877.281.7772 ext. 2202, email boyle@sspc.org or Register online now.