Protective Coatings Applicator

Health and safety

• Company Orientation
• Accident Prevention
• Housekeeping
• First Aid
• Electricity and Air Supply
• Permit to Work
• Risk Assessment (Job Safety Analysis)
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• LEL, TLV, OEL, MEL, and Ventilation
• PPE and Respiratory Protection
• Basic Access Requirements (Including Fall Protection)
• Safety in Surface Preparation
• Safety in Paint Application
• Work Plans
• Confined Spaces
• Health and Wellbeing

Access, plant and equipment

• Erecting and Dismantling Scaffolds
• Safe Use of Ladders
• Aerial Work Platforms

Surface preparation

Surface preparation requirements

• Types and Methods of Surface Preparation
• Types of Substrates and Materials
• Previously Painted and Coated Substrates

Surface preparation standards

• Mechanical and Hand Preparation Standards
• Initial Surface Condition
• Pre-Cleaning

Hand and Power Tool Equipment

• Chipping Hammer
• Hand Wire Brush
• Scraper
• Needle Gun
• Power Wire Brushing and Grinding

Pre-Cleaning Methods

• Steam Cleaning
• Water Washing
• Solvent Cleaning

Auxiliary Equipment

• Compressors
• Heaters
• Lighting
• Grit Removal and Hoppers
• Dehumidification

Water Jetting

• Compressors
• Heaters
• Lighting
• Grit Removal and Hoppers
• Dehumidification

‍Coating types

• Coating Types and Systems
• Products Data Sheets - Review
• Single and Two-Part Materials
• Paint Mixing
• Pot LIfe and Induction time
• Storage
• Batch Numbers
• Volume Solids
• Coverage
• Compatibility

Coating application

Environmental Conditions

• Relative Humidity and Dew Point
• Steel Temperature

Types of Paint Application Equipment

• Brush Application
• Roller Application(Including Mitt and Trowel)
• Airless Spray(Introduction)
• Air Assisted Spray(Introduction)

Paint Film Thickness

• Wet Film Thickness
• Dry Film Thickness
• Drying and Recoating, Including Cure
• Stripe Coating

Paint Application Procedures

• Surface Cleaning
• Coating Damage and Repair
• Materials and Equipment Handling

Paint Locations, plant and Equipment Maintenance

• Shop Painting
• Site Painting
• General Maintenance- Equipment
• Equipment Cleaning
• Maintenance Painting Operations

Quality control

• Environmental Conditions Inspection Equipment

Inspection Standards

• BS, EN, ISO, SSPC, NACE etc.
• Visual Standards (Introduction)

• Standards, Specifications, and Codes of Practice
• Coating Manufacture

Inspection and Test Equipment

• Inspection and Test Equipment
• Documentation