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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.


BRIDGE COURSE INFO

BCI Certification Flow Chart

Accreditation
BCI is now required training by the Connecticut, Florida and Kentucky DOTs. Lead coating inspectors in those states must successfully complete this course.

SSPC is an accredited training provider for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE). PE’s in Florida can now submit SSPC Training Course CEU’s to the FBPE, for continuing education credit.

SSPC is an accredited training provider for the New York Board of Professional Engineers. PE’s in New York can now submit SSPC Training Course CEU’s to the New York Board of Professional Engineers.


SSPC QP-1
The BCI course meets the requirements specified in
section 3.3.1 of SSPC-QP 1.

SSPC is an IACET-approved training provider

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Phone:
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- Outside of the U.S.:
   412.281.2331

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Dee Boyle
Phone:
Extension 2202
Fax: 412.281.9993
Email: boyle@sspc.org
Register Online (click here)

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Click Here to Request a proposal for training at your facility.
Jennifer Merck
Phone:412.281.2331 Extension 2221
Fax: 412.281.9993
Email: miller@sspc.org

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Phone: Extension 2204
Fax: 412.281.9995
Email: bodack@sspc.org
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