BGAS-CSWIP Site Coatings Inspector

Suitable for:

Candidates with or without previous experience in site coatings or painting inspection wishing to attain BGAS-CSWIP Approval as Site Coatings Inspector.

Course Content:

Corrosion, theory, preparation of surfaces, paint technology, M.C.L, concrete coatings, pipeline surveys, coal tar enamels, polyethylene, powder coatings, paint and paint film testing, health and safety. Suitable for individuals engaged in the inspection and painting of new and existing pipelines. This approval is very useful to welding inspectors as it can extend their working time capability on pipeline projects.

Certification / Awarding Body:



Objectives:

• to understand the principles of pipeline coatings
• to recognise the need for quality in preparation
• to appreciate the difficulties associated with pipeline site coating
• to understand the practical methods of testing and inspection
• to interpret the requirements of standards
• to pass BGAS-CSWIP Site coatings Inspector examination

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST bring:

• 2 passport sized photographs
• a valid eyesight certificate from a doctor or an optician showing satisfactory eyesight for near vision, permitting reading a minimum of Times Roman N4, or equivalent type and size letters, at not less than 300mm on a standard test chart for near vision, in at least one eye, corrected or uncorrected. Candidates for the painting inspector will be required to have had a colour perception assessment by the Ishihara 24 plate test or an equivalent.
• a completed application form and full examination fee

NOTE: Renewal can only be made within three months of the expiry date. Any application received after three months of the expiry cannot be considered and can only be renewed by re-examination.

If the applicant is a holder of BGAS-CSWIP Paint Inspector Approval, it should be noted that day 1 and day 2 of the syllabus will cover items which the applicant may be already conversant in and therefore attendance on these days (although strongly recommended) is entirely at their discretion. Course duration may then be only 3 days. However, should the applicant decide against attendance on these days, there will be no reduction in course fee. Exam duration is half a day and must be added to the course duration of 5 days. Fee does not include exam fee.

Entry Requirement

No formal entry qualifications required, but a knowledge of pipeline fabrication techniques, safe working practices, and a general understanding of coating application would be advantageous.