This course covers zones of offshore structures, offshore working, safety offshore, and medical, emergency procedures/escape routes. You will also learn about permit to work systems, vessel entry and enclosed space working, scaffolding, and fire protection. In addition, the course offers information on BS 5378 safety signs and colours, BS 1710 identification of pipelines, finish colour schedules BS 381C and BS 4800.
Am I eligible?
It is mandatory to hold a valid BGAS-CSWIP grade 2 certification to enter this course, which offers an advanced qualification, dealing specifically with offshore practices.
Entry requirements:
You must hold a valid BGAS Painting Inspector Grade 2 certificate prior to obtaining Grade 1. The minimum duration for industrial experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is 12 months, providing evidence of a good knowledge of offshore working, safety, and painting inspection.
Course duration:
This course is delivered for 4 days (theory and practical) followed by one day BGAS-CSWIP examination.
What will I leave with?
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Recognise zones and structures of offshore platforms
- Recognise the dangers and the safety precautions required when working offshore
- Understand the importance and nature of fireproof coatings
- Understand paint systems and their use for particular substrates and temperatures
- Pass BGAS-CSWIP grade 1 examination