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Abrasive Blasting Program (C-7)

Level: Basic
2 Days / 16 Hours, Includes Written Exam and Hands-On Skills Assessment
Cost: Member $325, Non-Member $425
Credits: 0.6 CEU’s


Course Description

C-7 is designed to certify operators of dry abrasive or portable centrifugal blast cleaning equipment. It covers principles of surface preparation, surface cleanliness, surface profile, dust and debris control, and abrasives. The program’s primary focus is the certification of the blasters who demonstrate proper blasting techniques during the hands-on session.

Course Content

– Principles of Surface Preparation
– Primary Components of an Abrasive Blasting System
– Abrasives
– Nozzle Equipment Operations Hands-On Session
– Portable Centrifugal (Wheel) Blast Equipment Operations Hands-On    Session
– Review, Summary, and Written Exam

Benefits of Attending

After attending this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of surface preparation.
  • Discuss the merits of dry compressed air abrasive and
    centrifugal shot blastcleaning as a surface preparation method.
  • Create a surface profile to industry standards that define the level of achievable surface cleanliness.

Course Format

The course starts out with a classroom overview of fundamentals in
preparation for the written exam, which is then followed by a thorough review and walk-through of abrasive blasting and portable centrifugal blasting equipment setup and operation. Once the written exam is completed, a tailgate safety meeting is conducted to review safe gun operating procedures, including troubleshooting and signals, before the hands-on session takes place.

Following the equipment review, the instructors will observe each student as they describe setup procedures and demonstrate their blasting skills. This format provides candidates with prior blasting experience an
opportunity to achieve blaster certification. This program is not intended for inexperienced blasters. Each candidate will receive a comprehensive manual that includes copies of useful handouts and industry blast cleaning standards. Those who successfully complete the blaster
certification program will receive a certificate and wallet identification card from SSPC.

The written multiple-choice exam is worth a maximum of 50 points. The hands-on evaluation is also worth a maximum of 50 points. A total of 80 points out of a possible 100 on the two parts combined is required to achieve certification.

Candidates wishing to achieve the C-7 Certification and CEU's must attend all 16 hours of the certification and pass the written and hands-on exams with an average score of 80% or better.

Who Should Attend

Contractors and facility owners.

Note: Students who do not want to receive the C7 Certification can attend and receive a certificate of attendance by only attending the lecture portion of the training and observing the blaster demonstration.

Prerequisites

Certification Term & Renewal

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 to verify the Certification status of an individual.

Non-Members of SSPC are invited to contact Charlene Venson at SSPC to assist in the verification of an individual's certification status. You can also Download a PDF list (Click here). Listed is basic contact information (if provided to SSPC) including name, city, state, country, and their certification expiration date. Updates for inspectors contact information should be sent to
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings at 40 24th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or sent via email to Charlene Venson

 

C-7 COURSE CONTACTS

SSPC is an IACET-approved training provider

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For more about SSPC training programs, please contact our staff.

Phone:
- Toll Free in the U.S.:
   1.877.281.7772
- Outside of the U.S.:
   412.281.2331

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Information & Registration

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

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On-site Courses, Workshops & Tutorials

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

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Educational Materials

Jeannine Bodack
Phone: Extension 2204
Fax: 412.281.9995
Email: bodack@sspc.org
Web: SSPC Online Bookstore

 

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