SSPC PCI Level 1
SSPC PCI Level, Coating Training, Industrial Coatings, Marine Protective Coatings and Protective Coatings can be searched during SSPC PCI Level 1 knowledge.
Level : Beginner
Duration : 5 days (45 Hours)
Includes : Written Exam
Class Times : First Five Days: 9.00 AM – 6:00 PM
Credits : 4.5 CEUs
Certification Term : 4 years
Prerequisites : No
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SSPC PCI Level 1 Course Description
Coating Training, the objective of SSPC PCI Level 1 course is to thoroughly train individuals in the proper methods. The inspecting surface preparation and installation of industrial Coatings and marine protective coatings and lining systems on an array of industrial structures and facilities are being demonstrated in the class.
There are no prerequisites to attend the SSPC PCI Level 1 Coating Training Course. However, this course is not an entry level course. 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 five days. PCI meets the requirements of ASTM D 3276 and the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings and IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR).
Course/Exam Content
- Corrosion Prevention Using Coatings
- Quality Assurance/Control
- Surface Preparation & Inspection
- Practical Math
- Coating Application & Inspection
- Industrial Coatings & Coating Systems
- Specialty Inspection Projects
- Coating Failures & Methods of Prevention
- Inspector Safety
- Coating Specifications
- Simulated Pre-job Conference
- Inspection Procedure Development
- Simulated Project Inspection
- IMO Inspector Training Requirements
- Risk Management
- Project Acceptance and Close-out Benefits of Attending
SSPC PCI Level 1 Benefits of Attending
After attending this course, you will be able to:
- Coating Training recognise 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
- Identify Marine Protective Coatings & Industrial Coatings
- Coating Training improves overall knowledge
Course Format (SSPC PCI Level)
- Level 2 – Inspector
- Level 3 – Inspector
- issuing warnings to inspectors
- placing inspectors on probation
- suspending, revoking, or denying certification of inspectors who are cited for critical faults in safety, workmanship, ethical practice, and criminal law, that have been reported and verified.
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