Train the Painter  Gold Course - Belfast

Achieve the highest standard in industrial coatings. Earn your TTP Gold card. Lead the industry.

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Train the Painter Gold – Belfast


The Train the Painter Gold course is the pinnacle of the TTP training pathway, reserved for professionals who have already achieved Bronze and Silver and are ready to prove full multi-discipline mastery. Delivered exclusively at Dangle Academy in Belfast – Northern Ireland’s only accredited Train the Painter centre – this elite-level programme is globally recognised and demonstrates the highest level of competence in the protective coatings industry.


Accredited by SSPC and Lloyd’s Register, TTP Gold is trusted worldwide by employers in offshore, marine, infrastructure, energy, and high-value industrial sectors.

Elite Coating Application

Achieve the highest standard in the protective coatings industry with the Train the Painter Gold course at Dangle Academy in Belfast. Building on Bronze and Silver qualifications, Gold certifies your multi-discipline expertise in Protective Coatings Application, Spray Painting, and Abrasive Blast Cleaning. You’ll refine your skills in advanced surface preparation, specialist coating systems, environmental controls, and precision application methods. This course is designed for professionals who deliver flawless results on demanding offshore, marine, energy, and infrastructure projects to the strictest global standards.

Leadership, Expertise & Influence

Guided by our expert coating instructors, you’ll develop leadership and technical authority at the highest level. The Gold programme builds mastery in managing complex projects, enforcing quality assurance, preventing defects, and ensuring compliance across all coating disciplines. You’ll strengthen your ability to supervise multi-discipline teams, mentor developing applicators, and meet demanding specifications for major contractors. These skills position you as a respected professional in offshore, marine, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, opening opportunities for senior roles and influential positions in the global coatings industry.

Globally Respected TTP Certification

The TTP Gold certification, accredited by Lloyd’s Register and SSPC, is recognised worldwide as proof of exceptional multi-discipline competence. You’ll complete advanced theory and rigorous hands-on assessments across all modules in our purpose-built training facility. All equipment, materials, and PPE are provided to ensure a fully immersive experience. Earning the Gold card places you among the most qualified coating professionals globally, unlocking access to high-paying contracts, specialist offshore projects, and leadership roles, while cementing your reputation as an elite expert in protective coatings.

Participant Requirements

Before booking, please ensure you meet the following:


  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have a reasonable level of physical fitness
  • Be free from any medical conditions that could affect safety in a workshop environment
  • Wear comfortable, appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear (no open-toe shoes)
  • Be able to understand and follow safety instructions in English


These requirements help ensure a safe and productive training experience for all participants. As Northern Ireland’s only licensed Train the Painter provider, Dangle Academy will supply all specialist equipment and materials for the course. Our instructors will guide you step-by-step so you can focus on building your skills and gaining the confidence to start your journey in the protective coatings industry.

  • What are the prerequisites for Train the Painter Gold?

    To enrol in the Gold course, you must hold a valid TTP Silver card and have completed both Spray Painting and Abrasive Blast Cleaning modules. A minimum amount of verified industry experience is required to qualify for the Gold certification.

  • Can I go straight from Bronze to Gold?

    Yes. Bronze, often refered to as Protective Coating Applicator is the starting point for everyone on the Train the Painter pathway. Gold is the final step in the TTP pathway and requires the successful completion of the Protective Coating Applicator, Spray Painter and Abrasive Blaster levels. 


    If you already hold a TTP Bronze certificate, then adding the Spray Painting and Abrasive Blasting modules is all thats required for a Train the Painter Gold certificate. 


    This ensures all candidates have proven competence across each coating discipline before being assessed at Gold level.

  • Is Train the Painter Gold recognised offshore?

    Yes. The Gold certification is highly valued for offshore, marine, and high-spec industrial work worldwide. Many major contractors, oil and gas companies, and rope access providers prefer or require TTP Gold-qualified applicators for senior or specialist coating roles.

  • Can I complete any parts of the Gold course online?

    While certain theory elements can be completed via TTP’s online learning platform, all practical modules and final assessments must be completed in person at an accredited TTP training centre, such as Dangle Academy in Belfast.

  • How much does the Train the Painter Gold course cost?

    Course costs depend on the number of modules you still need to complete to achieve TTP Gold status. 


    The Train the Painter Gold course at Dangle Academy is priced at £1,649 including VAT for the full 10-day training programme, without any prior experiance. This fee includes all theory sessions, hands-on practical assessments across all modules, specialist equipment, PPE, and training materials. Flexible payment options are available, including PayPal and Klarna, and we also offer corporate and group booking rates on request.

Secure Your Place on Dangle Academy’s Train the Painter Gold Course – Belfast

Spaces for our Train the Painter Gold course in Belfast are extremely limited and in high demand. Book now to secure your place and achieve the ultimate qualification in the protective coatings industry. This internationally recognised certification is delivered exclusively at Northern Ireland’s only accredited Train the Painter centre, taught by elite instructors with decades of industry experience.


The TTP Gold course is designed for experienced professionals who have successfully completed TTP Bronze and TTP Silver and are ready to demonstrate full multi-discipline mastery in Protective Coatings Application, Spray Painting, and Abrasive Blast Cleaning. Whether you work offshore, in marine, infrastructure, or high-value industrial sectors, TTP Gold-level training cements your reputation as one of the industry’s most skilled and trusted experts.


Across this intensive programme, you’ll perfect advanced surface preparation, complex coating systems, precision application techniques, environmental controls, and stringent quality assurance procedures. All training is delivered in our purpose-built indoor facility, simulating real-world conditions to prepare you for the most demanding projects worldwide.


Your Gold card is more than a qualification – it’s your ticket to senior roles, specialist contracts, and international career opportunities in industrial painting.

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£1,649.00 inc VAT

SEE HOW TRAIN THE PAINTER GOLD COMPARES WITH ICATS

Industrial Coatings Training Comparison Chart

Feature / Qualification TTP Bronze TTP Silver TTP Gold ICATS
Purpose Entry-level qualification for new applicators in protective coatings. Advanced multi-discipline qualification combining Bronze with Spray Painting or Abrasive Blast Cleaning. Elite-level qualification recognising full multi-discipline competence in Bronze + Silver modules. General industry qualification for industrial coating applicators.
Accreditation SSPC & Lloyd’s Register SSPC & Lloyd’s Register SSPC & Lloyd’s Register Correx
Recognition UK & internationally recognised UK & internationally recognised, preferred by many offshore/marine contractors Highest recognition in TTP pathway; respected globally for competence Widely recognised in the UK, limited international recognition
Prerequisites None None None None
Modules Covered Health & Safety, Surface Prep, Coating Application Basics Bronze modules + Advanced Spray or Blast Techniques, Environmental Controls, QA/QC Bronze + Silver modules completed in full Health & Safety, Surface Prep, Coating Application Basics
Duration 5 days (typical) 7 days (depending on modules) 10 days (typical) 5 days (typical)
Assessment Theory & practical Theory & practical Theory & practical Theory & practical
Progression Path Can progress to Silver and Gold Next step: Gold (multi-discipline or specialist) Top level – no further TTP progression No tiered progression
Best For New entrants to the industry Experienced applicators seeking senior roles or higher pay Senior applicators aiming for elite, global recognition Contractors requiring UK-only compliance
Extra Benefits CSCS Skilled Worker card (valid 5 years) CSCS Skilled Worker card (5 years), higher earning potential CSCS Skilled Worker card (5 years), highest qualification in pathway CSCS Skilled Worker card (5 years)
E-learning Availability Available via TTP Online Learning Platform Available via TTP Online Learning Platform Available via TTP Online Learning Platform Not available
Valid For 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 3 Years

MASTER ADVANCED COATING SKILLS

Train the Painter Gold at Dangle Academy in Belfast

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Train the Painter Gold

The Train the Painter Gold course is the highest qualification in the internationally recognised TTP pathway. It is designed for experienced professionals who have already achieved Bronze and Silver and are ready to demonstrate full multi-discipline mastery in Protective Coatings Application, Spray Painting, and Abrasive Blast Cleaning. Delivered exclusively at Northern Ireland’s only accredited TTP training centre, this elite programme validates the highest technical competence and leadership standards, preparing you for senior roles in offshore, marine, infrastructure, and high-value industrial sectors worldwide.

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What You’ll Learn

By completing the Gold course, you will gain the skills and confidence to lead complex coating projects from planning to final inspection. You’ll refine your expertise in advanced surface preparation, multi-system coating application, environmental controls, and strict quality assurance procedures. Leadership training will enhance your ability to manage multi-discipline teams and mentor developing applicators. Finishing Gold earns you the TTP Gold card – the industry’s top credential – opening access to specialist contracts, higher-paying roles, and international career opportunities in the global coatings industry.

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Why Choose Dangle Academy?

As the only accredited Train the Painter centre in Northern Ireland, Dangle Academy delivers elite-level training with a purpose-built indoor facility and direct links to leading contractors. Our Gold-level instructors have decades of real-world offshore, marine, and industrial experience, ensuring your training is relevant and practical. We offer regular course dates, flexible payment options via PayPal and Klarna, and corporate or group booking packages. Graduates of Dangle Academy are recognised internationally for their skills, professionalism, and leadership – making Gold your pathway to the top of the industry.

Become One of the Industry’s Elite



If you’re ready to reach the very peak of the protective coatings industry, the Train the Painter Gold course at Dangle Academy in Belfast is your ultimate move. As Northern Ireland’s only accredited Train the Painter centre, we deliver elite-level training recognised by leading employers across offshore, marine, infrastructure, and high-value industrial sectors worldwide.


Building on your Bronze and Silver qualifications, this prestigious programme certifies your full multi-discipline mastery in Protective Coatings Application, Spray Painting, and Abrasive Blast Cleaning. You’ll refine your expertise to handle the most complex coating projects to exacting global standards. Training combines advanced theory with intensive hands-on practice in our purpose-built indoor facility, ensuring you leave fully prepared for senior roles, specialist contracts, and international opportunities.

Train the Painter - Silver Level

Earn the Train the Painter Gold – the highest qualification in protective coatings – at Northern Ireland’s only accredited TTP centre. Master all three disciplines: Protective Coatings Application, Spray Painting, and Abrasive Blast Cleaning.


Limited spaces available – secure your place today and take your career to the very top.

Advance Your Career to the TOP with Train the Painter Gold – Belfast

Don’t settle for the basics – it’s time to achieve the highest qualification in the protective coatings industry. The Train the Painter Gold course at Dangle Academy, Northern Ireland’s only accredited TTP training centre, is your gateway to elite status. Designed for skilled Silver-level applicators, this programme proves your expertise across all three disciplines: Protective Coatings Application, Spray Painting, and Abrasive Blast Cleaning.


Across this intensive 10-day programme, you’ll master advanced coating systems, specialist techniques, environmental controls, and rigorous quality assurance standards. Training is delivered using the same professional-grade equipment and materials found on offshore, marine, industrial, and infrastructure projects worldwide – preparing you for high-value contracts and senior roles.


Places are limited – secure your Gold status today.

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Priced at only £1,649.00 including VAT for our 10 day classroom Train the Painter Gold Training.

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