SSPC Train the painter mandatory Protective Coatings Applicator theoretical training units are available to study online. Saving up to 70% of time spent in the classroom! Students must still attend the classroom for the one day Health and Safety unit and obviously the one day practical Protective Coating Applicator training programme. This unique interactive training... Read More

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has entered into an agreement with MPI Group to accredit the Corrodere Thin Film Intumescent Coatings Training Course, a new module under the Train the Painter coating applicator training programme. Intumescent coatings are applied to structural steel either on or off site to prevent structural failure in the... Read More

Austin Hayes have invested in the future through putting their entire coatings team through a recognised coating qualification SSPC ‘Train the Painter’ to best help our new additions to the team gain a head start in the fundamentals of protection against corrosion. Our senior team also undertook a two day refresher course to refresh existing... Read More

Located near the North Sea in Norfolk, HJC Protective Coatings Ltd are a specialist protective coating application company serving the Engineering, Marine and Oil & Gas Industry. Stephen Sellers, Managing Director, has over 15 years of experience in surface application and has the ability to apply bespoke coating solutions in highly specialised facilities. He is... Read More

Train the Inspector are pleased to announce the new Marine and Offshore Coating Inspector course accredited by Lloyd’s Register. Although some principles of coating inspection remain the same, it will benefit to have an in-depth and specific understanding of Marine and Offshore coatings to deal with coating processes in the most naturally aggressive environment for... Read More

We are pleased to announce FIC Training in Grangemouth, Scotland have become the latest affiliate training provider to deliver the SSPC Train the Painter programme. The training centre benefits from excellent classroom facilities and purpose-built workshops for practical training. Personnel involved at FIC Training have in excess of 150 years unparalleled experience within the Industrial... Read More

Andrew has been in the protective coating industry for 6 years and started with Northpoint Ltd in the Quality Control department. He has also worked hands-on in blasting and painting during his career. Andrew from Hyde in Cheshire approached us to see how we could help him develop his knowledge and demonstrate competence to both... Read More

Lucy Pavia was delighted to receive a surprise visit from the team at Austin Hayes Ltd consisting of Tonia Parris, Steve Graves and Nick Eagleton. Austin Hayes is active across many sectors including Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Renewables and Global defence. They pride themselves on the quality of work provided by their in-house blasting, thermal... Read More

Brendan Fitzsimons, Andrew Deere and Lucy Pavia recently visited the SSPC team at their Head Quarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The meeting was primarily to confirm the strategic alliance between the two organisations to plan the expansion of SSPC Train the Painter globally. Mr Bill Worms, SSPC Executive Director, welcomed the delegation from the UK and... Read More

We are delighted to announce our newest collaboration with ITCS in Egypt. ITCS are opening the doors to their training centre for all Corrodere inspection students. They are offering practical workshops, course refresher days and practical and theoretical assessments. Find their contact details on the training centre page of our website.