Thin Film Intumescent Coating Inspection – Level 2 Course
Course overview
Develop the knowledge and inspection skills required to assess thin film intumescent fire protection systems used in the construction and building industries.
Designed for coating inspectors and industry professionals, this online course provides specialist training in the inspection of coatings used to protect structural steel in cellulosic fire environments.
Gain the expertise needed to confidently inspect fire protection systems used across commercial buildings, infrastructure projects and structural steel construction.
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Course content
- 1 – Introduction to Thin Film Intumescent Coatings
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Overview of coatings and legal requirements.
- 2 – The need for Fire Protection (Fire Testing and Accreditation)
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Importance of fire protection and basic testing/accreditation.
- 3 – Intumescent Fire Protection Design
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Key design requirements and considerations.
- 4 – Intumescent Thickness, Selection Factor and Intumescent Fire Protection Types
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How thickness is calculated and coating types overview.
- 5 – Intumescent Coatings – Wet and Dry Film Thickness
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Understanding wet vs dry thickness and documentation.
- 6 – Quality Control and Inspection of Intumescent Coatings
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Role and duties of an intumescent inspector.
- 7 – Health and Safety – Thin Film Intumescent Coatings
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Risk assessments, COSHH, and method statements.
- 8 – Inspection Equipment – Thin Film Intumescent Coatings
- Basic equipment used for coating inspection.
Study time
12 months access to the platform, 8 hours of online study, concluding with a monitored multiple-choice final exam via Questionmark.
Course fee
£495.00 - Course Fee
£75.00 - Online Exam Fee
Plus 20% VAT if applicable.
£75.00 - Online Exam Fee
Plus 20% VAT if applicable.
Certificate/Qualification
Certificate of Achievement approved by ASFP, valid for 5 years.
Career prospects
- Gain specialist expertise in inspecting thin film intumescent systems
- Demonstrate recognised competency in structural fire protection
- Improve career prospects in construction and fire protection industries
- Build confidence in carrying out inspection, quality control and documentation
- Increase opportunities to work on commercial and infrastructure projects
- Contribute to safer buildings through correct application and inspection
- Support industry standards and best practice in fire protection
- Study flexibly to fit around your work/life schedule
Entry criteria
ICorr Level 1 Coating Inspection Certificate (or equivalent), or 12 months' industry application experience (required to attend ICorr practical workshop and assessment prior to final exam).
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