NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI)
5 Days, Includes Course & Course Exams
Class Times: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00
Cost: Member $1095, Non-Member $1,295
Credits: 3.8 CEU's
Certification Term: 4 Years
NBPI Recertification Fees:
$250 NBPI Recertification @ Member Rate
$345.00 NBPI Recertification & Individual Membership
$350.00 NBPI Recertification Package @ Non-Member Rate
Course Description
The NBPI course is a five-day QA course that was developed by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to
train coatings inspectors to inspect critical coated areas as defined by US Navy policy documents. These areas
include (but not limited to): cofferdams, decks for aviation and UNREP, chain lockers, underwater hull, bilges,
tanks, voids, well deck overheads and others. The content of the course is similar in nature to the NACE CIP
Session I, but with a particular focus on ship painting issues.
What makes this course especially valuable is that it also provides both the technical and practical fundamentals for coating inspection work for any steel structure projects other than ships.
Course Content
– Corrosion
– Corrosion Control
– Inspection of Corrosion
– NAVSEA Documents
– Chemical or Detergent Cleaning Methods
– Mechanical Cleaning Methods
– Abrasive Blast Cleaning
– Waterjetting and Alternative Surface Preparation Methods
– Surface Preparation Method Selection
– Coatings
– Safety
– Coating Application
– Coating, Defects and Failures
– Specialty Coatings and Surfaces
– Coating Inspector Preparation
– Condition Assessment
–Coatings Inspection Instrument Exercises and Workshops
Benefits of Attending
After attending this course, you will be able to:
- Identify different types of corrosion
- Describe methods of corrosion control
- Demonstrate the use of environmental tests and
coating inspection instruments
- Identify Navy single and multiple part paints
- Explain the different causes of coating failures or defects
- Create a coating inspector’s inspection plan and log book
- Check the shelf life and condition of paint in the can
- Document that abrasive blasting, environmental conditions, paint procedures meet Standard Item 009-32, Chapter 631 and, when applicable the manufacturer’s guidelines
- Conduct post-blasting/post-surface prep inspection including condition of surface, profile, residual soluble salts and readiness to paint
- Recognize hazardous areas related to paint and coatings and their applications
- Become familiar with procedures for doing condition assessment
Course Format
The first four days are devoted to classroom lecture and extensive hands-on training. On the fifth day, the NBPI
Course Exams are given.
The exam consist of three parts:
- Multiple Choice/Fill in the Blank Exam
- Practical Exam (using inspection instruments)
- Written Inspection Plan Exam (You will be asked to write an inspection plan based off of the 009-32.)
Who Should Attend
The course is primarily designed for
people and organizations that are
involved in painting work on Navy Ships.
However, the comprehensive nature of
this course makes it an ideal tool for
anyone who desires basic certification
in paint inspection. The NBPI compares
favorably with other inspector
certification courses that are available
in the coatings industry.
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