Coating Surveys course
Course overview
With this Coating Surveys course, you’ll journey from understanding the essentials such as the European Scale of Rusting and Estimation of Percentages to mastering advanced techniques such as Dry Film Thickness Surveys and Adhesion Testing. Our modules span from Marine Fouling to the nuances of Paint Chemistry.
This globally recognised qualification, endorsed by ICorr and accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and Lloyd’s Register, is not just an education but a method for you to pave a successful career path.
Authored by industry experts, the course promises a transformative learning experience for those keen to shine in the world of Coating Surveying.
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Course content
- Coating Surveys
- Estimation of Percentages
- European Scale of Degree of Rusting of Anticorrosive Paints
- Common Defects
- Marine Fouling
- Dry Film Thickness Surveys
- Passive Fire Protection
- Adhesion Testing
- Holiday Detection
- Sampling Techniques
- Standard Test Methods, Field Tests and Laboratory Analysis
- Photography, Documentation and Reporting
- Paint Testing, Paint Constituents and Paint Chemistry
Study time
24 hours of online study over a 12-month period, followed by a 90-minute monitored multiple choice final exam
Course fee
£795.00 - 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 in Coating Surveys
Accredited by Lloyd’s Register and the Royal Society of Chemistry
Endorsed by ICorr.
Full certification valid for 5 years.
Accredited by Lloyd’s Register and the Royal Society of Chemistry
Endorsed by ICorr.
Full certification valid for 5 years.
Career prospects
Your careers prospects will accelerate as:
- Client confidence increases by you concisely conducting and accurately reporting in-depth coating surveys consistently
- Asset owners will value you accurately targeting and planning funding for future works
- Your reliable assistance with paint guarantees, warranties and disputes will be invaluable
Entry criteria
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Qualified Coatings Inspector (ICorr level 2, NACE level 2, SSPC Level 2, FROSIO level 2)
- ICorr Coatings Inspector Level 1 with at least 5 years coating inspection experience
- Paint Chemist with field experience
- Coating Engineer with field experience
- Coating Surveyors that can demonstrate a minimum of 5 years experience as a Coating Surveyor.
Author information
Brendan Fitzsimons
Brendan is the author of Fitz’s Atlas and Fitz‘s Atlas 2. He is a NACE Corrosion Specialist, Protective Coatings Specialist and a NACE Coating Inspector and Peer Reviewer. Brendan is also a Fellow Member of the Institute of Corrosion, a Chartered Scientist and has a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering.
Trevor Parry
Trevor is a UK expert to ISO committees and has been an expert witness in High Court, Arbitration and Mediation cases on the subject of paint coatings. He has presented and published several papers is a Chartered Chemist, a Chartered Scientist, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a professional member of the Institute of Corrosion and a member of NACE.
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