Train The Painter - Protective Coatings Applicator

Train The Painter is an internationally recognised training programme which is accredited and approved by SSPC.

The training has been developed by industry experts in response to the strong demand for certifications within the industrial coatings industry that now requires personnel working on road, rail, oil and gas programmes to obtain professional specified certificates.

SSPC Train The Painter has three modules including:

Delegates will be awarded with an Orange, Bronze, Silver or Gold card depending on the modules completed and experience in protective coatings.


Course Overview

Protective Coatings Applicator is a mandatory module of the SSPC Train The Painter programme.

The module is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Delegates will be assessed throughout the practical exercises and complete a multiple choice test.


Course Objectives

Delegates completing the Train The Painter - Protective Coatings Applicator module will be able to;

  • Ensure professionalism
  • Promote good working practice
  • Have a thorough insight into methods of surface treatment and application of protective coatings

Course Content

The Train The Painter - Protective Coatings Applicator module includes;

  1. Health and safety
  2. Access plant and equipment
  3. Surface preparation
  4. Coating types
  5. Coating application
  6. Quality control

Prerequisites

In order to complete the Train The Painter - Protective Coatings Applicator module delegates must:

  • Be at least 18 years old

SSPC Train The Painter

Route to bronze card

You must complete Protective Coatings Applicator.

Route to silver card

You must complete Protective Coatings Applicator AND Abrasive Blast Cleaner OR Sprayer Painter.

Route to gold card

You must complete Protective Coatings Applicator AND Abrasive Blast Cleaner AND Sprayer Painter.


Please Note

Upon successful completion of the Train The Painter - Protective Coatings Applicator module, delegates will be awarded with a bronze card or an orange trainee card.

To be granted the bronze card delegates must have worked in the protective coatings industry for more than 1600 hours.

If 1600 hours have not been completed, delegates will receive an orange trainee card. This can be upgraded to the bronze card if an employer provides evidence of work to SSPC. Further information can be found on the Train The Painter website.