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
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invited to contact Charlene Venson at SSPC to assist
in the verification of an individual's certification
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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 |
