Individual Membership - Domestic 2 Year

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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

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SSPC-VIS 2

SSPC's popular rust standard features a series of 27 full color images and 27 black and white diagrams representing various degrees of spot, general, and pinpoint rusting on painted steel surfaces. Text and tables provide a guide to the use of the reference photographs; a scale and description of standard rust grades; a comparison of SSPC, ASTM, ISO, and other rust grade scales; and other useful information.

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.

ICRI Technical Guideline No. 03732

Not available as an SSPC Organizational Member Free Publication Selection. This document and comparator set provides a useful written and visual guide to selecting an appropriate method of concrete surface preparation prior to the installation of a coating, lining, or other protective system. Discusses the unique aspects of 12 different surface preparation and cleaning methods: detergent scrubbing, low-pressure water cleaning, acid etching, grinding, abrasive blasting, shotblasting, scarifying, needle scaling, high- and ultrahigh-pressure waterjetting, scabbling, flame blasting, and milling/rotomilling. Appendices discuss selection processes, sealers and coatings, safety, and additional reference standards. Published by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)

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

PATH 1 Concrete Coating Inspector Program (CCI) Six-Day Training and Certification Option

This is the complete 6-day program that includes the 4-day Technician level course plus the 2-day exam prep and the certification exam. PATH 1 Six-Day Training and Certification Option The objective of this course is to thoroughly train individuals in the proper methods of inspecting surface preparation and installation of industrial protective coatings on concrete industrial structures and facilities The certification potion of this program will certify concrete coating inspectors in correctly observing, assessing, documenting, and reporting all relevant job data as determined by the specification and referenced documents. Students completing the technician-level (first four days only) would be qualified to work under the guidance of a certified concrete coating inspector. Course, Course Exam, Intensive Training and Certification Exam (6 Days)

Floor Coating Basics

This Course is designed to meet the practical training requirements of SSPC-QP 8 Section 4.4, which require that each job crew chief and each QC manager complete a minimum two-day overview of concrete components, coating and surfacing types, and surface preparation and substrate repair techniques based on SSPC consensus standards TU-10, "Procedures for Applying Thick Flim Coatings and Surfacings Over Concrete Floors." Level: Basic Duration: 2 Days / 16 Hours, Includes Course Exam. Class time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Protective Coatings

Presents a comprehensive overview of basic coatings chemistry in an accessible, straightforward way. Introduces the basics of paint composition and polymer design, cohesion and adhesion in paint systems, and the chemistry of film forming systems. Discusses the properties and function of resins, binders, pigments, solvents, additives, and other ingredients used in the formulation of protective coatings. An indispensable reference book for chemists, formulators, laboratory personnel, students and professionals.

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.