This course is designed to train and certify applicators in the application of thermal spray coatings to industrial substrates.

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Who should attend

Contractors, project supervisors, or craftworkers involved in applying thermal spray technology should take this course.

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What this course covers

Unit 1 – Thermal Spray Process Overview

Unit 2 – Arc Spray Safety and Equipment Components (or Flame Spray)

Unit 3 – Overview of SSPC CS-23/AWS C2.23M/NACE No.12

Unit 4 – Surface Preparation Requirements

Unit 5 – Operating Parameters and Quality Control

 

Benefits of attending

• After attending this course you will be able to:

• Describe thermal spray coating (TSC) and its application and uses

• Recognize the three types of arc spray equipment and describe their components and the safety considerations required during operation

• Recognize the key items covered by SSPC CS-23/AWS C2.23M/ NACE No.12 Specification for Application of Thermal Spray Coatings (Metallizing) of Aluminum, Zinc and their Alloys, and Composites for the Corrosion Protection of Steel

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Course format

Classroom Session

The classroom session consists of an 8-hour lecture and is supplemented by workshops in which students use SSPC CS-23/AWS C2.23M/NACE No. 12, measure compressed air cleanliness, abrasive cleanliness, soluble salts, profile height, ambient conditions, and dry film thickness and complete a bend test.

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Written Exam

The written exam consists of 25, multiple-choice questions. To receive a certificate and CEUs, you must attend all 8 hours of the course and attain a 70% or better score on the written exam.

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What is the next step?

Once you have taken and passed the Thermal Spray Applicator written exam you can move onto the Thermal Spray Applicator hands-on exam.

 

To register for the Thermal Spray Applicator Certification Exam contact Alexandre@cfriqc.com

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Hands-On Assessment

Candidates wishing to become certified will take a hands-on assessment. The hands-on assessment requires each candidate to spray coatings on a steel test panel constructed in accordance with ASTM D4228 and to meet the coating manufacturer’s product data sheet (PDS) requirements.

 

The hands-on assessment includes performing thermal spray coating and a bend test/bond test/shape test of the specimens that the attendee has coated. Candidates must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during the hands-on assessment and must be able to answer questions about troubleshooting if things go wrong with the spray pump operation.

 

Those who successfully complete the certification program will receive a certificate and wallet identification card from AMPP. Candidates wishing to achieve the certification must pass the written exam with a score of 70% and the hands-on assessment with a score of 90%.