Protective Coating Application Course

Gain the essential knowledge and practical skills required to begin a career in protective coating application with the industry-recognised Train the painter Bronze course.

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Who is this course for?

Designed for those starting a career in protective coating application, as well as operatives looking to gain a recognised industry qualification and develop best practice before working on site.

The globally recognised course is suitable for protective coating applicators, industrial painters, apprentices and anyone involved in surface preparation and coating application across sectors including oil and gas, marine, offshore, infrastructure, rail, nuclear and construction.

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Lloyd’s Register Accreditation and CSCS Recognition

Train the painter is accredited by Lloyd’s Register, providing independent recognition of the programme and reinforcing its value as a professional training route for protective coating applicators.

Train the painter is also a CSCS Partner Card Scheme. Successful candidates receive a CSCS card with their Train the painter ID card.

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Course Content

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Health & Safety
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Access Plant & Equipment
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Surface Preparation
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Coating Types
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Coating Application
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Quality Control

Prerequisites

No pre-requisites to complete the training

STANDARDS

SSPC/NACE Standard ACS- 1/NACE No.13 NORSOK M-501 ISO17024

Course Details

Contact your local Train the Painter Accredited Training Centre for further information on course content, duration, price, and availability.

Certification

More than 1,600 hours experience:
Train the painter Bronze Protective Coating Applicator ID card and e-Certificate valid for 5 years.

Less than 1,600 hours experience:
Train the painter Trainee Protective Coating Applicator ID card and e-Certificate valid for 5 years.

Train the painter is a CSCS partner card scheme member. All TTP ID cards are official CSCS skills cards featuring the CSCS hologram. ID cards can be verified on the CSCS Smart card checker App.

How The Course Works

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Course Syllabus

Health and Safety

Modules included:

Company Induction
Accident Prevention
Housekeeping
First Aid
Electricity and Air Supply
Permit to Work
Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analysis
Safety Data Sheets
Ventilation and Occupational Exposure Limits
Personal and Respiratory Protective Equipment
Basic Access Requirements and Fall Protection
Safety in Surface Preparation
Safety in Paint Application
Method Statements and Work Instructions
Confined Spaces
Health and Wellbeing

Access, Plant and Equipment

Modules included:

Erecting and Dismantling Platforms
Safe Use of Ladders
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

Surface Preparation

Modules included:

Types and Methods of Surface Preparation
Types of Substrates and Materials
Previously Painted and Coated Substrates
Mechanical and Hand Preparation Standards
Pre-Surface Condition
Pre-Surface Preparation and Cleaning
Chipping Hammers
Hand Wire Brushes
Scrapers
Needle Guns
Power Wire Brushing and Grinding
Steam Cleaning
Water Washing
Solvent Cleaning
Compressors
Heaters
Lighting
Grit Removal and Hoppers
Dehumidification
Introduction to High-Pressure Water Jetting
BS EN ISO 8501-4
SSPC-VIS 4 and NACE VIS 7

Coating Types

Modules included:

Pot Life and Induction
Coating Storage
Batch Numbers
Volume Solids
Paint Coverage
Coating Compatibility
Coating Types and Systems
Product Data Sheets
Single-Part and Two-Part Materials
Paint Mixing

Coating Application

Modules included:

Relative Humidity and Dew Point
Steel Temperature
Brush Application
Roller Application
Introduction to Airless Spray
Introduction to Air-Assisted Spray
Wet Film Thickness
Dry Film Thickness
Drying, Recoating and Curing
Stripe Coating
Surface Cleaning
Coating Damage and Repair
Materials and Equipment Handling
Shop Painting
Site Painting
Plant and Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Cleaning
Maintenance Painting Operations

Quality Control

Modules included:

Environmental Conditions and Inspection Equipment
BS, EN, ISO, SSPC and NACE Standards
Introduction to Visual Standards
Standards, Specifications and Codes of Practice
Paint Manufacture
Inspection and Test Equipment
Documentation

Build your expertise in protective coating application

Whether you're entering the coatings industry or formalising your existing experience, this course provides the essential knowledge and practical foundation required to work safely and confidently on industrial coating projects.

Gaining a Train the painter Bronze card opens doors to further specialist training, including abrasive blast cleaning, spray painting and marine coating application, while helping you meet the training requirements specified by employers across the protective coatings industry.

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