Coating Surveys Course

Modules included:

• Estimation of Percentages
• European Scale of Degree of Rusting of Anticorrosive Paints
• Common Defects
• Marine Fouling

Develop the skills to assess coating condition, quantify coating breakdown, identify common defects and evaluate corrosion and fouling using recognised industry methods.

Modules included:

• Dry Film Thickness Surveys
• Adhesion Testing
• Holiday Detection
• Sampling Techniques
• Passive Fire Protection

Gain practical knowledge of the inspection methods, testing equipment and survey techniques used to evaluate coating integrity, performance and long-term protection.

Modules included:

• Standard Test Methods – Part 1
• Standard Test Methods – Part 2
• Standard Test Methods – Part 3
• Standard Test Methods – Part 4
• Field Tests and Laboratory Analysis
• Testing of Paint Properties and Performance – Part 1
• Testing of Paint Properties and Performance – Part 2

Understand the standards, field tests and laboratory procedures used to assess coating performance, investigate failures and support accurate survey conclusions.

Modules included:

• Paint Constituents and Basic Chemistry – Part 1
• Paint Constituents and Basic Chemistry – Part 2
• NORSOK M-501
• EN ISO 12944 (Parts 1–9)
• EN ISO 4628 (Parts 1–6)

Build a deeper understanding of coating technology, paint chemistry and the international standards that underpin coating specification, performance and corrosion protection.

Modules included:

• Photography
• Documentation and Reporting

Learn how to record findings, document coating conditions and produce professional survey reports that support maintenance planning and asset integrity decisions.

You will learn how to assess coating condition, identify defects, measure dry film thickness, conduct testing, take samples and produce accurate survey documentation and reports.

Entry is available through several professional routes, including Level 2 coating inspection certification or relevant coating survey, chemistry or engineering experience.

The programme includes approximately 24 hours of online study, which can be completed during a 12-month access period, followed by a 90-minute monitored final examination.

A detailed coating survey helps asset owners understand coating condition, identify deterioration and plan maintenance before more extensive corrosion or coating failure develops.

Successful candidates receive a Certificate of Achievement in Coating Surveys, approved by Lloyd's Register and the Royal Society of Chemistry and valid for five years.

Advanced survey and reporting skills can support opportunities in asset integrity, maintenance planning, consultancy and specialist coating inspection.