What will I learn?
This course covers corrosion theory, surface preparation, surface contaminants and tests, paint constituents and technology, solutions and dispersions, drying and curing properties and performance, and specified painting conditions.
You will also learn about cathodic protection, holiday/pinhole detection, paint-application methods, paint/paint film testing, paint identification, and metal coatings.
The course will also teach you about paint faults, inspection methods, specification requirements, and health and safety and working practices.
Candidates should allow time for additional independent study outside scheduled course hours, typically requiring between one and three hours each evening for further study such as completing homework given by the tutor, depending on the course and individual learning needs.