This course covers corrosion theory, surface preparation, surface contaminants and tests, paint constituents and technology, solutions and dispersions, drying and curing properties and performance, and specified painting conditions. You will also learn about cathodic protection, holiday/pinhole detection, paint-application methods, paint/paint film testing, paint identification, and metal coatings. Holders of visual welding inspector and welding inspector certificates are encouraged to take this training.
The course will also teach you about paint faults, colour, inspection methods, specification requirements, and health and safety and working practices.
Am I eligible?
This course is suitable for anyone with or without prior experience in the painting inspection industry.
Entry requirements:
Experience may be acquired prior to or following success in the examination. In the event that the experience is sought following successful examination, the results of the examination shall remain valid for two years.
The minimum duration for industrial experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is 6 months, showing knowledge of dry abrasive blast cleaning or industrial paint application techniques.
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 and identify the benefits/disadvantages of paint systems
- Understand the importance of surface preparation
- Understand methods of application and testing
- Understand paint system inspections
- Interpret requirements of standards
- Meet the syllabus requirements for the BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Examination.
What is the next level?
Once you have successfully gained your BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Grade 2 Certification, you can upgrade to the next level BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Grade 1.