Protective Coatings Inspector Program (PCI)
PCI Expansion Continues
-NEW- See list of PCI certified inspectors
International Recognition
The American Bureau of
Shipping (ABS), the world’s second largest
commercial shipping classification society, has
approved SSPC’s PCI program as equivalent
to NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 and FROSIO
Inspector Level III. - Read full news release
PCI Program Levels
PCI Basic Inspector: Course, Course Exam (5 days)
(There are no pre requisites for this level.)
SSPC Member $995 / Non-Member $1195
PCI Certified Inspector: Course, Course Exam and Certification Exam
(6 days)
(Pre requisites required)
SSPC Member $1395/Non-Member $1595
Course Exam Only (1 day): (Includes exam and student manual)
SSPC Member $250/Non-Member $450
Certification Exam Only (1 day)
(Includes certification exam and student manual)
SSPC 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
The SSPC PCI course meets the requirements of 3.3.1 of SSPC-QP 1 (current version Feb 08).
Course Description
The objective of this course is to thoroughly train individuals in the proper methods of inspecting surface
preparation and installation of industrial and marine protective coatings and lining systems on an array of
industrial structures and facilities.
There are no prerequisites to attend the PCI Course. However, candidates should be prepared for an intense
and fast-paced week of training with evening homework and study in order to cover an extensive amount of
information in 5 days.
Course Content
Module 1: Corrosion Prevention Using Coatings
Module 2: Quality Assurance/Control
Module 3: Surface Preparation & Inspection
Module 4: Practical Math
Module 5: Coating Application & Inspection
Module 6: Industrial Coatings & Coating Systems
Module 7: Specialty Inspection Projects
Module 8: Coating Failures & Methods of Prevention
Module 9: Inspector Safety
Module 10: Coating Specifications
Module 11: Simulated Pre-job Conference;
Inspection Procedure Development
Module 12: Simulated Project Inspection
Module 13: International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Inspector Training Requirements
Benefits of Attending
After attending this course, you will
be able to:
- Recognize the common duties, responsibilities, and the role of an industrial coatings inspector
- Recognize the role of the coating manufacturer on a coatings project
- Describe the authority of a coatings inspector
- Explain the importance of thorough documentation
- Identify the differences between quality assurance and quality control and the common duties of quality assurance and quality control personnel
- Describe the purpose and content of a pre-job or preconstruction conference
- Explain the importance of ethics of inspection personnel
Describe methods used to evaluate coating performance prior to full-scale installation
- Describe the unique aspects of performing coatings inspection on an overcoating project, and on projects employing thermal spray coatings, powder coatings and duplex coating systems
- Describe how coatings inspection can help prevent premature coating failure
- List potential safety hazards associated with coatings inspection
- Prepare an inspection plan/procedure
- Perform coatings inspection on industrial projects
- Compare inspection results to specification requirements
Course Format
The course provides participants five days of intensive training and includes multiple workshops and problem
solving exercises so that participants may immediately apply the learning in a classroom setting, without the
pressures of production and project schedules. In order to enhance the learning environment and illustrate the
importance of teamwork, the workshops and exercises will be done in small teams.
This course is completed with a comprehensive written examination and a practical (instrument use)
examination. Students passing both components of the basic course exam at 70% or higher and meeting
the prerequisites for certification can take the written and hands-on certification exams on day 6. A passing
grade of 80% or higher on the written and hands-on certification exam is required to become an SSPC Certified
Coating Inspector.
Who Should Attend
Coatings project managers, quality managers, inspectors, contractor supervisory level personnel, coating specification writers or coatings or equipment suppliers, coating consultants, or technical service representatives involved in the steel protective coatings industry. |
