Why attend this course?
This course is designed to prepare individuals for the ICorr Protective Coatings Inspector Level 1 examination. The course is suitable for candidates with or without experience in industrial painting or inspection and will also be applicable to those who require a knowledge of painting inspection but do not wish to take an examination. Most of the paint systems used in industry are addressed plus an awareness is given of other coating systems used for anti-corrosion reasons.
Course Content
- QA, OC 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
- Standards applicable
- Understanding written instructions
Special note
It has been agreed by PDTC (ICorr) to add an experience assessment to all ICorr certifications for personnel engaged in painting and coating inspection. Full details of the changes are to be published in the ICorr REQ DOC.
Course Dates
Check our 2023 course schedule here for available dates.
If a date that suits you is not available please get in touch with your availability and we will endeavour to deliver a course that fits with your busy schedule.
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Contact our Customer Service team on 0114 399 5720 or email us at ArgyllRuane@imeche.org to check availability.