Train the painter
The world’s leading competence framework for protective coatings professionals
The Global Standard for Coatings Competence
Train the painter is a global competence programme across industries where protective coatings and asset integrity are critical. Our internationally recognised programme develops practical skills, verifies competence and raises coating application standards worldwide.
Established in 2007 and partnered with the globally-renowned safety and compliance authority Lloyd's Register, Train the painter works with leading organisations across energy, infrastructure, marine and industrial sectors worldwide.
Lloyd's Register Accredited & Specified by Global Leaders
Train the painter is specified and recognised by the global industry as the world’s leading coatings competence qualification.
How It Works
Train
Complete training for your chosen pathway.
Assess
Demonstrate competence through practical and theoretical assessment.
Qualify
Receive internationally recognised qualification.
Renew
Maintain active status through periodic renewal.
Levels Explained
Protective Coating Applicator
Entry-level training for coating applicators
to gain a Bronze or Trainee ID card.
Bronze
Spray painting
This course develops the spray painting skills and competence, with successful completion leading to a Silver ID card.
Silver
Abrasive Blast Cleaning
Build practical skills and competence in abrasive blast cleaning and, on successful completion, achieve a Silver ID card.
Silver
All Three Qualifications
Develop and demonstrate competence across all three core applicator skills, with successful completion leading to a Gold ID card.
Gold
Who is Train the painter For?
Students
Begin your Train the Painter qualification journey
Employers & Training Providers
Deliver the Train the painter programme
Existing Cardholders
Manage your certification status, renewals and records
Trusted Across the Global Industry
Train the Painter provides a consistent approach to protective coatings training and assessment across diverse working environments, from marine and offshore operations to major infrastructure and industrial facilities.
- Marine
- Offshore
- Oil & Gas
- Infrastructure
- Industrial Facilities
- Fabrication & Engineering
Trusted Across Global Industry
See how organisations worldwide use Train the painter to develop protective coatings competence
and raise industry standards in their region.