Thick Film Intumescent Painter

TRAIN THE PAINTER - THICK FILM INTUMESCENT PAINTER

What's Train the Painter?

Train the Painter is an internationally recognised training programme which is accredited and approved by The Society for Protective Coatings - SSPC.

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

SSPC Train the Painter has three modules including;

Protective Coatings Applicator (mandatory Bronze, Silver and Gold levels available)

Abrasive Blast Cleaner

Spray Painter

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

Benefits of Train the Painter

• SSPC Train the Painter meets the requirements of NACE/ SSPC standard (SSPC-ACS-1/NACE No.13)

• Internationally accredited training by SSPC which is recognised worldwide

• Meets the requirement for NORSOK M501 trained applicators offshore

• Clients have confidence in trained paint applicators

• Reduction in rework due to painting applicator errors

• Ability to delegate tasks to trained and competent operatives

• Training available in a classroom environment or online using our unique web-based platform (study from home)

• Applicators learn to understand, appreciate and look after equipment through comprehensive practical training modules

• Benchmarks are set for good industrial painting practice

Study this course from the comfort of your home with our new e-learning online training option (practical exam at our Ireland training centre). Just select "online study" from the drop down option to the right of your screen and get 20% off now, for a limited time only!

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Course Information

INTUMESCENT COATINGS

• This is the fully accredited CSCS , BRE , ASFP Train The Painter applicators course for thick film intumescent coatings.
• Intumescent coatings are applied to steel buildings either on or off site, to prevent structural failure in the event of fire, it is therefore essential that these coatings are applied by trained and qualified coating applicators. Thorough and correct training in Thick Film Intumescent Coating saves time, money and ultimately lives!
• As part of the Globally recognised Train the painter coating applicator training program, this independently accredited training course for Thick Film Intumescent coatings has been developed to meet industry demands.
• This training program has been developed with input from industry experts and associated bodies to create the first and only accredited fire protection coatings course for thick film in the UK. All aspects of surface preparation and application of the products will be taught using both practical and theoretical methods.

PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION

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Thick Film Intumescent Training Duration;

• 3 Days

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Key Modules of Train the Painter Thick Film Intumescent Coatings Applicator ;

• Fire protection design
• What is Intumescent Coating
• Fire protection of steel work
• Types of fire specifications
• Passive fire protection coating methodology
• Fire protection coating failures
• Surface preparation and priming quantities
• Wet & dry thickness
• Coating types and mixing
• Drying times and top coats
• Passive Fire Protection (PFP) equipment
• Environmental conditions
• Finishing
• Quality documentation & risk assessments
• Intumescent coating specification
• Effects of poor application
• Advantages and disadvantages

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Attendees completing the Hydrocarbon Passive Fire Protection training will be able to demonstrate;

• Site professionalism
• Good working practice
• Thorough insight into methods of surface treatment and application of of thick film intumescent coatings
• This course provides much needed training where none existed before in the application of intumescent coatings that after the sad events in 2017 of Grenfell Tower, we all now realise the potential correctly surveyed and applied passive fire protection (PFP) can save lives in private and public buildings, including offshore industrial assets.

INTUMESCENT PAINT

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Thick Film Intumescent Course Prerequisites

• Be at least 18 years old

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Career Path of Thick Film Intumescent Applicator;

• Hours gained can be applied to Bronze, Silver or Gold, Train the Painter Coatings Applicator training.

Please Note

Upon successful completion of the Train The Painter - Thick Film Intumescent modules, delegates will be awarded with a skilled worker (BLUE) 5 year CSCS wallet card.

HYDROCARBON FIRE PROTECTION

Further information can be found on the Train The Painter website or alternatively you may contact us online at anytime.

We look forward to welcoming you at Dangle's Academy , its your time to shine!