Using SSPC PA 2 Effectively
Level: Basic
Duration: Half Day / 4 Hours, Includes Course Exam
Class Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Cost: Member $99, Non-member $125
Credits: 0.4 CEUs
Certification Terms: N/A
Written Exam Retake Fee - $100
Contact Dee Boyle to schedule
412.281.2331, Ext 2202 • boyle@sspc.org
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Course Description
This half-day workshop summarizes and explains the key highlights of SSPC PA 2: Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gages. Students will learn to verify the accuracy of a DFT magnetic gage; measure the DFT of a coating with Type 1 or Type 2 gage; and describe and implement the procedure to determine if the film thickness in a given area conforms to the maximum and minimum levels specified.
Course Content
- Introduction to the Standard and Key Definitions
- Gage Types and Principles for Use
- Calibration and Verification of Accuracy
- Measurement
Benefits of Attending
After attending this course, you will be better able to:
- Operate PA 2 gages
- Verify gage accuracy
- Calculate sampling rates for DFT measurement to determine if a project is in conformance
Course Format
Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual that includes references for additional reading, and copies of relevant handouts, standards, and regulations.
The written exam is a one-hour exam that consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. To receive a certificate and CEUs, you must attend all 4 hours of the course and attain a 70% or better score on the exam.
The class includes a lecture overview of the essential elements of working with the SSPC PA 2 standard, combined with workshops on verifying gage accuracy and operating PA 2 gages and judging project conformance with the PA 2 standard.
Who Should Attend
Those who inspect coating and lining applications on industrial steel structures.
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