ICorr Painting and Coating Courses

In cooperation with Argyll – Ruane Ltd. from the UK, the SGS Training and Examination Center are now offering a new Painting and Coating training courses and examinations in accordance with the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr). The training courses are designed especially to prepare individuals for the end of course examinations for Painting Inspector Level 1 and subsequently for the Coatings Inspector Level 2 examination.

The courses and examinations are conducted in English, however Chinese translators will be available throughout the training and examinations to assist where required.

Below is an example of the syllabus used for the ICorr Painting and Training Courses in our NDT Training Center:

Painting Inspector - ICorr Level 1

Approved by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr UK), this course is designed to prepare individuals for the ICorr Painting Inspector Level 1 examination. The course is suitable for candidates with or without experience in industrial painting or inspection. It is also applicable to those who require knowledge of painting inspection but do not wish to take an examination. The course covers most of the paint systems used in the industry as well as other coating systems used for anti-corrosion purposes.

General Theory:

• QA, QC and inspection (basics)
• Normative documents
• Corrosion (iron and steel)
• Surface preparation (ferrous)
• Tests to detect surface contamination
• Coating categories/types
• Main paint constituents
• Paint drying and curing
• Corrosion protection methods (basics)
• Layers of a paint film
• Types of paint systems
• Paint data sheets
• Paint/paint film testing
• Weather conditions
• Paint application methods
• Coating faults
• Health and safety
• Environmental considerations
• Reporting
• Applicable standards

Pipeline Coatings Inspector - ICorr Level 2

Approved by the Institute of Corrosion (UK), this course is designed to prepare individuals for the ICorr Pipeline Coatings Inspector Level 2 examination. The course covers the inspection of over fifteen types of coatings applied in both the factory and the field. The 5-day course is suitable for all candidates however, a 3-day version is available for ICorr Painting Inspectors who do not want to revisit the subject areas common to both Painting Inspection and Pipeline Coating Inspection.

General Theory:

• Quality assurance and document control
• Equipment control and calibration
• Inspection and quality control
• Normative documents
• Epoxy resin powder coatings
• Enamel coatings
• Multi-component liquids
• Wrapping tapes
• Elastomeric coatings
• Polyolefins/plastic coatings
• Fillers
• Surface preparation
• Internal coatings
• Application methods
• Advantages/disadvantages of systems
• Repair methods
• Inspection methods
• Ditching and backfill
• Cathodic protection
• Standards
• Health and safety
• Pearson survey
• Handling and storage

Painting Inspector Level 1 training is offered as a single 5-day course. If candidates successfully pass the Painting Inspector Level 1 examination, they can join the Coatings Inspector Level 2 examination which takes a further 3 days and follows immediately after the Painting Inspector course.

Candidates who only wish to attend the Coating Inspector Level 2 course have to either successfully pass the Painting Level 1 examination first, or take the full 5-day Coating Inspector Level 2 course.

SGS China offers the training in a cost effective way so that candidates are in a better position to attend both courses.

About the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr)

The Institute of Corrosion is a Learned Society and Registered Charity that has been serving the corrosion science, technology and engineering community in the fight against corrosion since 1959.

Key to this fight are the establishment and promotion of sound corrosion management practices, the advancement of cost effective corrosion control measures, and the sustained effort to raise corrosion awareness in all stages of design, fabrication and operation.

The Institute endorses a series of comprehensive and structured training programs covering essential aspects of the various disciplines within the areas of protective treatment inspection.

All ICorr courses are based on ISO, EN and related international standards and meet the requirements of EN 45013 – the general criteria for certification bodies.

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