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Courses and Programs : Coating Inspector Program

CIP Level 1

6-Day Classroom Course

1st day 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
2nd - 5th days 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
6th day 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

Description
The CIP Level 1 Course is an intensive presentation of the basic technology of coating application and inspection over a full 60 hours of personal instruction and practice. This course provides both the technical and practical fundamentals for coating inspection work on structural steel projects.

Who Should Attend
Although specifically designed for coating inspectors new to the coatings industry, this course will benefit anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of coatings application and inspection including: project engineers, quality assurance managers, contractors, technical sales representatives, blasters, paint applicators, and maintenance personnel.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Highlights (including but not limited to)

Coatings Introduction
Curing Mechanisms
Role of the Inspector
Environmental Test Instruments
Inspection Procedures
Nondestructive Test Instruments
Coating Specifications
Documentation
Surface Preparation and Standards
Application Procedures
Coating Failures
Field Lab
Pre-job Conference
MSDS and Product Data Sheet Review
Logbook Documentation
Measurement of Ambient Conditions
Nondestructive Testing and Inspection
Team Exercises
Case Studies

Course Fees

Advance Registration	Standard Registration
Member—$1685	Member—$1835
Nonmember—$1860	Nonmember—$1995

(Advance registration fees and registration form must be received at NACE Headquarters 35 days prior to start date of course.)

Reference Materials Included with Course Registration Fees
Students receive the CIP 1 Course Manual on CD ROM prior to the start of the course. A hard copy of the course manual is provided on site.

Continuing Education Credit - 5.6 CEU's

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