Coating Surveys Course
Develop the skills required to conduct professional coating surveys, assess coating condition and provide informed maintenance recommendations across a wide range of industries.
24 Hours
Online Learning
Online Learning
And Assessment
£795 Course Fee
+ Exam fee & VAT*
Certification
Approved and endorsed
Who is this course for?
Designed for experienced coatings and corrosion professionals involved in assessing the condition of protective coatings and asset integrity.
Ideal for coating inspectors, coating engineers, corrosion engineers, marine surveyors, asset integrity personnel and technical professionals looking to expand their expertise in coating condition assessment, defect identification and survey reporting.
ICorr Endorsed, Lloyd's Register & Royal Society of Chemistry Approved
Gain a globally recognised qualification endorsed by ICorr and approved by Lloyd's Register and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Approved by:
Endorsed by:
Course Content
- Coating Survey Methodology & Condition Assessment
- Coating Defects, Corrosion & Marine Fouling
- Dry Film Thickness Surveys, Adhesion Testing & Holiday Detection
- Passive Fire Protection Coatings
- Sampling Techniques, Field Testing & Laboratory Analysis
- Photography, Documentation, Reporting & Paint Technology
Certification
Certificate of Achievement in Coating Surveys.
Approved by Lloyd’s Register and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Full certification valid for 5 years.
Coatings Radar App
Coating Survey students receive access to the innovative Coatings Radar app as part of their course. (Upon course completion, continued access is available for £250 per annum.)
For corporate and bespoke Coatings Radar app options please contact info@coatingsradar.com
Pricing
Total course cost:
£795 - Course fee
£75 - Online exam
* plus 20% VAT where applicable
Prerequisites
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Qualified Coatings Inspector (ICorr level 2, NACE level 2, SSPC Level 2, FROSIO level 2)
- ICorr Coatings Inspector Level 1 with at least 5 years coating inspection experience
- Paint Chemist with field experience
- Coating Engineer with field experience
- Coating Surveyors that can demonstrate a minimum of 5 years experience as a Coating Surveyor.
Course Duration
24 hours of online study over a 12-month period, followed by a 90-minute monitored multiple choice final exam.
How The Course Works
1. Study Online
Approx. 8 hours of online learning.
2. Final Assessments
Completed online (monitored).
3. Get Certified
Coating Surveys Certificate of Achievement
Course Syllabus
Introduction to Coating Surveys
Modules included:
- Introduction to the Coating Surveys Course
- Coating Surveys
- Health and Safety
Learn the purpose of coating surveys, how they are conducted across different industries and environments, and the key safety considerations surveyors must understand before carrying out inspections.
Coating Condition Assessment
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.
Survey Inspection Techniques
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.
Standards, Testing and Laboratory Analysis
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.
Coating Technology and Industry Standards
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.
Survey Reporting and Documentation
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.
Build your career in coating surveying
Professional coating surveys play a vital role in maintenance planning, asset integrity management and corrosion control programmes across industries including marine, offshore, oil and gas, infrastructure and energy.
Take the next step in your career by developing specialist expertise in coating condition assessment and survey reporting. This qualification helps build the knowledge and confidence required to assess coating performance, identify deterioration mechanisms and support critical maintenance and repair decisions.
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Student Success Stories
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a coating survey and why is it important?
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Who should take the Coating Surveys course?
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What industries use coating surveys and condition assessments?
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Do I need previous coating inspection experience to enrol?
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What types of coating defects and failures will I learn to identify?
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Will I learn how to carry out dry film thickness, adhesion and holiday testing?
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How can coating surveying support asset integrity and maintenance planning?
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What career opportunities can this qualification lead to in the coatings and corrosion control industry?
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