Bridge Coating Inspector Program (BCI)
Level: Advanced
BCI Program Levels
Level 1: Course, Course Exam (5 days)
Member $995 / Non-Member $1,195
Level 2: Course, Course Exam and Certification Exam
(6 days) Member $1,395/Non-Member $1,595
Course Exam Only (1 day): (Includes exam and student
manual) Member $250/Non-Member $450
Certification Exam Only (1 day):
(Includes certification exam and student manual)
Member $350/Non-Member $550
Written Exam Retake Fee - $100
Hands-on Exam Retake Fee - $200
Contact Dee Boyle to schedule
412.281.2331, Ext 2202 • boyle@sspc.org
Certification Term: 4 Years
BCI Certification Term and Renewal- Level 1
BCI Certification Term and Renewal- Level 2
Prerequisites
Course Description
The BCI course covers the fundamentals of how to inspect surface preparation and application of protective
coatings on bridge steel. These fundamentals are applicable to those who inspect coating work both in the shop
and in the field. The course covers unique situations that will affect inspection in the field (e.g. containment,
field safety hazards, changing weather conditions), as well as the fundamental inspection skills required to
inspect new bridge steel painted in the shop, in the field or maintenance systems applied in the field.
Course Content
– Roles and Responsibilities
– Nomenclature
– Inspection and Environmental Safety
– Preparation Prior to Beginning Work
– Mobilization
– Surface Preparation
– Coating Types and Characteristics
– Coating Handling and Application
– Coating Inspection and Defects
Benefits of Attending
After attending this course, you will be able to:
- Define the varying professional roles of
the inspector, bridge owner and the
painting contractor and their
relationship to each other at the
job site
- Identify what preparation the inspector
must make prior to the start of work in
order to conduct effective inspections
Recognize common coating inspection
and related terms
- Recognize common coating inspection and related terms
- Identify and properly adjust and
operate commonly-used coating
inspection instruments and test
apparatus
- Identify fundamental surface
preparation and coating application
processes
- Identify key documents
(e.g. specification; product data sheets
and technical bulletins; industry
technical standards and references)
required to perform competent
inspections
- Identify inspection check or
hold points
- Create inspection documentation,
including a basic inspection plan
- Identify processes normally inspected
and documented
- Identify common coating application
defects
Course Format
The first four days of the program are devoted to classroom lecture about bridge coatings inspection planning,
substrate repair prior to surface preparation, surface preparation itself, coating surveys, specifications, and
documentation requirements with ample time allotted to hands-on exercises and instrument practice. Lectures
are supplemented by quizzes, group exercises, and hands-on workshops.
On day five, the Level 1 Course Exam is given. Students have 2 hours to complete the 100-question multiple choice
test and hands on practical exam. On day six, students passing the course exam at 80% or higher can
take the written and hands-on certification exams if they meet all of the prerequisites listed.
To become a BCI Level 2 Certified Inspector you are required to get a passing grade on the certification exams:
Written Certification Exam -70% or higher
Inspection Plan Certification Exam -70% or higher
Practical Certification Exam-80% or higher
To receive CEU’s for the course you must attend all 32 hours of the course.
Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual with copies of relevant SSPC standards. SSPC
recommends that candidates take the classroom portion of this course before the course exam and certification
exam.
Who Should Attend:
Transportation agency coating inspectors,
consulting engineer coating inspectors,
fabrication shop coating inspectors,
contractor coating inspectors, those who
want to become bridge coatings
inspectors, material and equipment
supplier technical representatives,
program and project managers, resident
engineers and others who wish to learn
more about the craft of the bridge
coatings inspector.
Want to verify the Certification status of an individual?
If you are an SSPC Member Click
here and then login to your SSPC MarketPlace
account and search the SSPC Member Directories (located
on the "Member services & Standards Downloads" Tab of
the SSPC MarketPlace. then click the "Member & Certification
Search - Detailed" link verify the Certification status
of an individual, company, or to search for other SSPC
members.
Non-Members of SSPC can search for basic certification
status of individuals by Clicking
here and once you are logged into your Marketplace Account, be sure to click on the "Member and Certification Search" tab in the upper right hand side of the page. There you can look for other SSPC members, and verify the Certification status of individuals
in the marketplace, but as a non-member of SSPC the search
results do not include contact info in the search results. Non-Members
of SSPC are also invited to contact the Certification Coordinator at SSPC to assist
in the verification of an individual's certification
status. Updates for individuals contact information
should be sent to SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings
at 40 24th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or sent via email
to the Certification Coordinator.
State Accreditation Specs
Connecticut
Consulting Engineer personnel performing the inspection of bridge painting projects must be either NACE or SSPC - Bridge Coating Inspector (BCI) certified in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.3 – Qualifications, of the CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION INFORMATION PAMPHLET FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERS CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Florida
FLDOT CHAPTER 8 - STRUCTURES TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION PROGRAM.
8.8.2 Bridge Coating Inspector Training Course
FLDOT -Lead coating inspectors must successfully complete the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) course entitled "Bridge Coating Inspection" which is designated as SSPC course "BCI". This is a four (5) day course and includes an examination that must be passed in order for SSPC to issue a successful completion certificate.
Kentucky
KYDOT accepts the BCI Level 1 Course.
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