ECITB Technical Test - TICA-P 01 Abrasive Blast Cleaning (Direct Pressure)
TICA-P 01 Abrasive Blast Cleaning (Direct Pressure) is a Sprayer Blaster Painter ECITB Technical Test.
These tests are aimed at both onshore and offshore fabric maintenance personnel who may be required to complete a "trade test" before their employment is started or approved.
Course Overview
The ECITB Technical Test - TICA-P 01 Abrasive Blast Cleaning (Direct Pressure) includes a one hour knowledge test and a three hour practical test.
The three hour practical test consists of pre-cleaning, abrasive blasting and hand cleaning a mid steel blast plate, then using a needle gun to blast a section 0.1 square metres to a specific standard in readiness for application of a protective coating. During the test the delegate will undertake the blaster and pot man roles.
PLEASE NOTE: Delegates must pass the knowledge test before progressing to the practical test.
Course Objectives
Delegates completing an ECITB Technical Test - TICA-P 01 Abrasive Blast Cleaning (Direct Pressure) will be able to;
- Correctly select and set-up the blast cleaning equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Undertake equipment checks to ensure the equipment is ready to use
- Undertake associated checks such as the power and the blast media
- Check the condition and pre-surface cleanliness of a mild steel plate
Course Content
An ECITB Technical Test - TICA-P 01 Abrasive Blast Cleaning (Direct Pressure) includes;
- Barriers/signage (warning notices)
- Risk assessments available/conducted
- Method statement for the task available and understood
- Toolbox talks (if available) conducted and signed
The test also includes a range of abrasive hand cleaning tools such as;
- Needle gun
- Abrasive paper
- Wire bushes
- Compressed air – available to achieve 100 psi at the nozzle (600 cfm)
- Instruction details on start-up and shut-down, emergency etc)
- Air cleanliness (ASTM 4285 blotter test)
- Suitable bull line to blast cleaning equipment
- Abrasive blast cleaning equipment with associated items
- Air hose (bull line to compressor)
- Blast hose (hogger) 10-12 bar SWP
- Blast pot/kettle (portable - 200 kilo type) - Fully Pressure Tested (7.5 to 10 bar)
- Pressure label attached
- Pressure regulators (including remote/dump valve and silencer)
- Pop-up valve (not worn) and safety umbrella
- Heavy duty seals and gaskets
- Exhaust system
- Dead man’s handle (full system)
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- Abrasive metering valve
- Associated safety devices
- Nozzle – a range of some visibly worn or damaged
- Straight bore type
- Venturi type
- Needle gun and associated equipment
- Pre-cleaning equipment such as solvents, cleaners, scrapers and rags etc
- Sufficient room for test plates and blast cleaning equipment to safely and effectively blast clean the test plate
- Suitable extraction for dusts and abrasive removal
- Suitable lighting (direct and indirect)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) for the abrasive blast cleaning operative
- Blast helmet (CE)
- Blast suits and capes
- Boots
- Gauntlets
- Communication system (or automated)
- Air supply filtration
- Abrasive (expendable or non-expendable)
- Data sheets should be available for the abrasive(s)
- Recycling system or manual equipment
- The test plate shall meet the requirements of ASTM 4228 or equivalent
- Blast cleaning inspection equipment
- Visual standards (ISO 8501-1)
- Surface profile gauge (replica tape, needle gauge or comparator gauge)
- Dust test kit (ISO 8502-3)
- Pressure test for abrasive hose (hypodermic needle gauge)
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the ECITB Technical Test - TICA-P 01 Abrasive Blast Cleaning (Direct Pressure).
ECITB Technical Tests - Sprayer Blaster Painter
The ECITB Technical Tests available for Sprayer Blaster Painter include:
- TICA-P 01 Abrasive Blast Cleaning (Direct Pressure)
- TICA-A02 Industrial Coatings Brush Application
- TICA-A01 Industrial Coatings Airless Spray Application
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