Applicator Train-the-Trainer Program (ATT)
2 Days /16 Hours, includes Written Exam & Hands-on Skills Assessment
Cost: Member $795, Non-member $995
Credits: .6 CEU’s
Written Exam Retake Fee - $100
Contact Dee Boyle to schedule
412.281.2331, Ext 2202 • boyle@sspc.org
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Where Is It Taught?
SSPC will be holding this course around the United States, In addition, the course is available for
custom delivery on-site at your location. Contact
Jennifer Merck at 1.877.281.7772, ext 2221 for
information on how to hold this course at your
facility.
Click here for prerequisite information on the Applicator Train-the-Trainer Program.
Course Description
The course is designed to train owners, supervisors and other representatives of industrial painting contracting
companies on the delivery of two levels of the SSPC Applicator Training Program for surface preparation and
coating application. It will also provide you and your craft workers with a standardized curriculum for applicator
training that you can present at your shop or job site at your own convenience.
Course Content
The program covers topics in the areas of surface preparation and coating application for Levels I and II. Level I training is especially designed for entry-level employees new to the coatings industry while Level II meets the training needs of more seasoned craft workers.
- Overview of Applicator Training & Certification Program
- Level 1 Content, Methods of Delivery and Instructor Notes
- Level 2 Content, Methods of Delivery and Instructor Notes
Benefits of Attending
The benefits of attending the
SSPC Applicator Train-the-Trainer course include:
- Becoming authorized to teach the SSPC applicator training curriculum to your craft workers
- Certificates of successful completion of SSPC training for your workers who complete the training
- Preparing those you train for achieving applicator certification in the future
Course Format
The two-day train-the-trainer program reviews the applicator curriculum through lectures, team exercises, and a hands-on component that covers hand-and-power tool cleaning, abrasive blast cleaning, and spray application. The trainer course concludes with two short Level II exams, one covering surface preparation and one covering coating application. Trainers completing this “Train-the-Trainer” session are qualified by SSPC to return to their facilities and teach the SSPC curriculum to their workers.
Who Should Attend
Contractor supervisory personnel interested in learning how to train their craft workers in surface preparation and application techniques.
The Complete SSPC Train-the-Trainer Package
SSPC has created this Train-the-Trainer Package to provide you with the tools to complete your craft worker
training and create documentation of that training.
Once you take the Applicator-Train-the-Trainer and pass the exam, you will get a CD-ROM to help you prepare in
teaching your own workers. The CD-ROM will be sent to you along with your wallet card and certificate after the
course is over. The CD-ROM will prepare you to train your workers in a step-by-step fashion through all aspects
of surface preparation and application for Level 1 (entry-level) and Level 2 (apprentice or “journeyman” level).
The CD also provides you with a complete plan for the hands-on training so that you will know exactly what
equipment and supplies are needed to deliver the course at your facility.
The training modules to complete the body of knowledge will also be available from SSPC for an additional fee.
Contact Jennifer Merck at 877.281.7772 ext 2221 or merck@sspc.org for information.
The CD contains the following:
- Student Exams and Answer Keys
- Level 1 Written Exams
- Level 1 Exam Answer Keys
- Level 2 Written Exams
- Level 2 Exam Answer Keys
- Student Hands-on Training Forms
- Abrasive Blast Hands On Level 2 Form
- Power Tool Hands On Level 2 Form
- Airless Spray Hands Level 2 Form
- Safety Meeting Forms
- Abrasive Blast Safety Meeting Level 2 Form
- Power Tool Hands Safety Meeting Level 2 Form
- Airless Spray Safety Meeting Level 2 Form
- Instructor Guide
- Instructor Manual –(Describes how to teach the module)
- Tab Order
(So you know where to place a tab to keep your instructor guide organized.
- Instructor Slides
- Level 1 Slide Presentation
- Level 2 Slide Presentation
- Student Manuals
- Level 1 Book
- Tab Order (So you know where to place a tab to keep your instructor guide organized.)
- Level 2 Book
- Tab Order (So you know where to place a tab to keep your instructor guide organized.)
- Safety Supplement
- Student Manual
- Written Exam
- Written Exam Answer Key
- Instructor Manual –(Describes how to teach the supplement)
- Slide Presentation
- Safety Exercise
- Process Control Supplement
- Student Manual
- Tab Order (So you know where to place a tab to keep your student manual organized.)
- Written Exam
- Written Exam Answer Key
- Instructor Manual –(Describes how to teach the supplement)
- Slide Presentation
- Process Control Exercise
New Core Modules Have Been Added
Safety Module -
Coating operations have many inherently unsafe conditions, materials, and procedures. This module presents an overview of the hazards that are commonly encountered by coating applicators and the equipment, methods, and procedures available to reduce these hazards to an acceptable level. Because of changing standards, no attempt is made in this module to report safe levels of exposure or other information subject to change. This module is general awareness training. It is not intended to be a substitute for training on job-specific hazards and their control.
KEY TOPICS:
• USA Regulations
• Management’s Responsibility
• Workers’ Responsibility
• Hazcom
• Hazards from Coating Materials
• Heat Illness
• Surface Preparation Hazards
• Application Hazards
• Working at Heights Hazards
• Confined Space Hazards
• Electrical Hazards
• Lockout/Tagout
• Lighting
• Working in Remote Locations
• Traffic Control
• PPE
Process Control Module -
This module covers the basic aspects of quality control used by contractors to control the quality of coating work while on the job site. This module is similar to the SSPC QCS course.
KEY TOPICS:
• Definition of Quality
• Difference between QC and QA
• General Quality Management Terms
• Document Control
• Calibration of Inspection Instruments
• Verification of Calibration
• Inspection Overview
• Coating Failures Overview
Per Student Pricing
Once your workers complete the approved curriculum and exams, SSPC will do the following administrative items at a per student fee of $35.00.
- Maintain documentation of the training by entering the students into the SSPC database.
- Issue SSPC certificates for those who have successfully completed the training.
The training and documentation will enable your company to move forward with certification for your craft workers when applicator certification is required. In any event, this will give you a competitive advantage in demonstrating that your company is committed to an industry-recognized worker-training program created by the leading industrial coatings society, SSPC.
Specialty Modules That Meet the Full Body of Knowledge
SSPC has added seven new modules to help contractors meet the Full Body of Knowledge as outlined in SSPC ACS-1/NACE 13:
The modules can be purchased on a CD individually or you can purchase all 7 together on one CD.
The CD will provide you with a complete plan on how to successfully provide the training to your workers on the topics below.
The CD Contains:
- Student Manual
- Written Exam
- Written Exam Answer Key
- Instructor Manual ñ(Describes how to teach the supplement)
- Slide Presentation
Specialty Modules:
Introductory Price.....$99 each or $499 for ALL SEVEN (7)!
For more information:
Please contact Dee Boyle, boyle@sspc.org or 1.877.281.7772 ext. 2202 to order. |
