NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI)
NAVSEA certified coatings inspectors are authorized to perform
quality assurance for U.S. Navy ship painting projects in
accordance with NSTM Chapter 631 and NAVSEA Standard Item
009-32 for critical coated areas as defined by U.S. Navy
policy documents. These areas include: freeboards, decks
for aviation and UNREP, chain lockers, underwater hulls,
tanks, voids, well deck overheads, and others. Click
here to find out more.
PCS (Protective Coatings Specialist)
Learn how to qualify for and achieve certification as a Protective
Coatings Specialist under guidelines established by SSPC.
The SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist Certification Program
identifies and awards recognition to individuals who have
in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of industrial
coatings technology. Certification attests to the professional
credibility of the industrial coatings and linings practitioner
and raises the standards of the profession through the development
and dissemination of corrosion knowledge, and the means of
controlling it's effects through the use of protective coatings.
Both the individual and industry as a whole benefit from
the PCS certification process. Click here to find out more.
SSPC Marine Plural Component Applicator Certification Program
(M-PCAC)
Purpose
To evaluate the qualifications of craft workers operating
plural component spray equipment and those applying protective
coatings subject to immersion or critical service by airless
spray using plural component spray equipment.
Program Focus
Program focus is on the application of two component (2K)
100% high solids epoxy protective coatings in a marine
(shipboard) environment. However, the program can be
easily adapted to
evaluating the qualifications of those who apply (2K)
100 % solids protective coatings using plural component
spray
equipment in an industrial environment on steel or concrete.
Click here to find out more.
C-7: Dry Abrasive Blaster Qualification Program
Program Description
This program is designed to qualify operators who do dry abrasive or portable
centrifugal blast cleaning. The program starts with a session on the principles
of surface preparation, surface cleanliness, surface profile, dust and debris
control, and abrasives. However, the focus of the program is the qualification
of the blaster through demonstration of proper operation of the equipment and
proper technique.
The classroom session is followed by a thorough review and walk through of abrasive
blasting and portable centrifugal blasting equipment set up and operation. Following
the equipment review, the instructors will observe each student as they describe
set up procedures and demonstrate their blasting skills.
This program provides participants who have prior blasting experience an opportunity
to improve their knowledge, technique and become certified as an abrasive blast
nozzle or portable centrifugal blast unit operator. Click here to find out more. |
