Course Content
AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Coating Inspection Training is designed to provide knowledge and skills essential for coating inspectors involved in surface preparation, coating application, and quality control.
The course is suitable for professionals in industries such as oil and gas, marine, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
Course Objectives
- Understand coating fundamentals:
– Gain a solid understanding of the types of coatings, their properties, and their roles in corrosion protection.
- Surface preparation techniques:
– Learn different methods of surface preparation (e.g., abrasive blasting, water jetting) and understand their importance in the coating process.
- Inspection tools and methods:
– Familiarize with inspection equipment, including dry film thickness gauges, adhesion testers, and environmental monitors.
- Standards and specifications:
– Learn about relevant industry standards (e.g., SSPC, NACE, ISO) and how to interpret project specifications.
- Coating defects identification:
– Recognize common coating defects such as pinholes, blisters, and cracking, and understand how to prevent and rectify them.
- Safety and environmental considerations:
– Understand safety protocols and environmental regulations during coating operations.
- Reporting and documentation:
– Develop skills for accurate and clear documentation of inspection results, including daily reports, non-conformance reports, and final inspection reports.
Course Contents
- Introduction to Coating Inspection:
– Overview of coatings and their role in corrosion protection.
 – The role of a coating inspector.
– Introduction to industry standards (AMPP, SSPC, NACE).
- Coating Types and Applications:
– Different types of coatings (epoxies, urethanes, zinc primers, etc.).
– Selection of coatings based on environmental exposure and performance criteria.
- Surface Preparation:
– Importance of surface cleanliness and profile.
– Methods of surface preparation (e.g., abrasive blasting, chemical cleaning).
– Inspection techniques for surface cleanliness and profile (e.g., surface comparators, replica tape).
- Environmental Monitoring:
– Monitoring conditions such as temperature, humidity, dew point.
– Use of environmental monitoring equipment
- Coating Application and Inspection:
– Methods of application (brush, roller, spray).
– Techniques for measuring wet and dry film thickness.
– Adhesion testing methods (pull-off, tape test).
- Coating Defects and Failures:
– Identification of common coating defects.
– Causes and corrective actions for coating failures.
- Inspection Documentation and Reporting:
  – Writing daily reports, non-conformance reports, and final inspection reports.
  – Documentation of all inspection findings, measurements, and observations.
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Concerns:
  – Health hazards associated with coatings and solvents.
  – Safety practices during coating application.
  – Environmental considerations and regulatory compliance.
