Coating Inspector Program - Bridge eCourse

Who should attend

CIP participants seeking to expand their knowledge of bridge coating inspection. Other candidates for this course may include:

• Quality assurance and program/project managers
• DOT bridge engineers and inspectors
• Fabrication shop and coating contractor inspectors
• Bridge material and equipment suppliers
• Asset maintenance managers
• Coatings contractors
• Inspection companies
• Surface preparers
• Applicators

Learning objectives

• Discuss the duties and responsibilities of a bridge inspector and define inspection concepts including personal and public safety issues associated with bridge inspections
• List the inspection equipment needs for various types of bridges and site conditions
• Describe, identify, evaluate, and document the various components and deficiencies that can exist on bridge components and elements
• List design characteristics and describe inspection methods and locations for common concrete, and steel structures
• Identify what preparation the inspector must make prior to the start of work in order to conduct effective inspections
• Describe nondestructive evaluation methods for basic bridge materials
• Demonstrate how to field inspect and evaluate common concrete, steel, and timber bridges
• Create inspection documentation, including a basic inspection plan

Prerequisites

Required

There are no required prerequisites for this course.

Recommended

• NACE CIP Level 1 Certification
• Basic Corrosion or Basic Corrosion eCourse
• Introduction to Coating Inspection (ICI) eCourse
• Industrial Coating Application eCourse (ICA)

Course Completion

Successful completion of the course is required to earn a certificate of course completion. Requirements are specific to each course and may include a combination of attendance, daily assessments, activities, quizzes, or knowledge checks.

End of course exam

An end of course exam is administered at the end of the course. Successful completion of the exam is required to earn a certificate of completion.

Online subscription

All NACE online courses are subscription-based for a period of one year from the date of registration and are non-refundable. Students have access to the course and any corresponding materials for one year and must complete all course work within that one year time frame before the subscription expires.

Certification requirements

Visit NACE International Institute for individual certification requirements. Requirements are specific to each certification and may include a combination of exams, application, course completion, work experience and proof of educational achievements. All certification and renewal applicants will be required to complete the NACE International ethics training program OR an equivalent training and provide proof of completion as part of the certification application or renewal process.