Individual Membership - Domestic 1 Year

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1-year SSPC Individual Membership for residents of North America (USA, Canada, Mexico).
Individual Membership entitles the individual access to the “members only” section of the SSPC website, able to download SSPC standards at no additional cost, a subscription to the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings (JPCL), major discounts on SSPC Publications and Training/Certification Courses. SSPC provides members with Technical Help, Professional Support, Career Networking, and Industry Influence

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Individual Membership - Domestic 2 Year

2-year SSPC Individual Membership for residents of North America (USA, Canada, Mexico). Individual Membership entitles the individual access to the “members only” section of the SSPC website, able to download SSPC standards at no additional cost, a subscription to the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings (JPCL), major discounts on SSPC Publications and Training/Certification Courses. SSPC provides members with Technical Help, Professional Support, Career Networking, and Industry Influence

Lead Paint Removal (C-3)

C3 includes background information on the hazards of lead and other toxic metals as well as the current legal and regulatory environment. The course contains specific discussions on protecting workers; compliance with environmental regulations; proper management of waste streams and operations that result in potential exposures to lead; and associated control technology. The course also addresses reading specifications and developing programs to effectively control risks to workers, the public, and the environment. It concludes with a discussion of insurance and bonding issues, and an introduction to other safety and health issues that are encountered on painting projects. Level: Intermediate Duration: 4 Days/32 Hours, Includes Course Exam. Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 PM.

Lead Paint Removal Refresher (C-5)

This one-day course provides refresher training for supervisors/competent persons who are responsible for industrial deleading operations. It starts with a review of basic information about lead and the human health hazards associated with it. The course continues with a review and update of relevant EPA regulations and progresses through discussions of 29 CRF 1926.62 and changes in the Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). C5 concludes with discussions about control over emissions as presented in SSPC Guide 6. The C5 Course meets the competent person training requirements for SSPC QP-2 Contractor Certification. It also meets the requirements of state programs that require refresher training to maintain supervisor certification and meets QP 2 requirements for competent person refresher training certifications. Duration: 1 Day/8 Hours. Includes Course Exam. Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Individual Membership - Foreign 1 Year

1-year SSPC Individual Membership for residents OUTSIDE the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Individual Membership entitles the individual access to the “members only” section of the SSPC website, able to download SSPC standards at no additional cost, a subscription to the Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings (JPCL), major discounts on SSPC Publications and Training/Certification Courses. SSPC provides members with Technical Help, Professional Support, Career Networking, and Industry Influence

Fundamentals of Protective Coatings (C-1)

Introductory course. This course provides a practical and comprehensive overview for those who are new to the protective coatings industry. It is also an ideal refresher for reviewing the fundamentals of corrosion and the use of coatings as a protective mechanism against corrosion and deterioration of industrial structures. Level: Basic Duration: 5 Days / 40 Hours, Includes Course Exam

Specifying and Project Management (C-2)

Level: Advanced This course is designed to provide those who understand coating fundamentals with an overview of the principles of planning, awarding, and monitoring the quality of new construction or maintenance painting projects. After completing this training program, students will be familiar with tools to develop effective coating projects and play a more active role in managing painting projects to successful completion. 5 Days/40 Hours, Includes Course Exam. Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Important Information: In order to get the most value from the C2 course, you must have a basic understanding of the topics covered in course C1, Fundamentals of Protective Coatings. C2 fulfills part of your training requirement for the SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) Certification and prepares you for the challenging Protective Coatings Specialist Exam. All PCS candidates that do not have 15 years of experience must take and pass the C1 exam and C2 class before sitting for the PCS Exam. There is no approved alternative training accepted.

PCS Certification Exam

The Protective Coatings Specialist certification program (PCS) identifies and awards recognition to individuals who have in-depth knowledge in the principles and practices of industrial coatings technology. Certification attests to the professional credibility of the coatings practitioner and raises the standards of the protective coatings profession. • Candidates must provide a formal application and three professional references to SSPC • SSPC recommends that candidates take the C1 and C-2 Courses before sitting for the PCS Exam • Candidates should read entire application for complete prerequisite details Special Note: Candidates must complete a comprehensive multiple choice and essay question exam and pass with a 70% or better. Please check Program Requirements before registering.