Surface Preparation and Paint Application for Power Tool Cleaning Operators and Brush and Roll Paint

Why attend - benefits of attending

After attending this course, you should be able to:

• Explain how paint/coatings are used to control corrosion.
• Recognize the tools and methods described in the SSPC standards and Good Painting Practice (Vol 1) for hand-and power-tool cleaning.
• Demonstrate proper brush and roll application.
• Demonstrate proper use of the wet film thickness gage to measure film thickness after brush and roll application.
• Describe those tests used to determine cure.
• Recognize safety hazards commonly associated with hand and power tool cleaning and brush and roll application.

What this course covers

• Corrosion basics
• Corrosion control process
• Solvent cleaning
• Hand-tool cleaning to SSPC-SP 2
• Power-tool cleaning to SSPC-SP 3, 11, and 15
• Assessing surface cleanliness according to SSPC-VIS 3
• Coating basics for brush and roll application
• Brush and roll application
• Use of wet and dry film thickness gages
• Determining the extent of curing
• Course format/notes

How to achieve certification

1. Enroll and complete course requirements

   Register for a Surface Preparation and Paint Application for Power Tool Cleaning Operators and Brush and Roll Paint Applicators (C6) Course offering

   Note: Registering for this course includes the written and practical certification exams

2. Ensure all prerequisite forms are filled out and returned to AMPP

   C6 Prerequisite Form

Start Your Journey

Prerequisites

The following items must be submitted no later than two weeks before the scheduled course: C6 Prerequisite Form

Students wishing to achieve the C6 Certification must pass the written and hands-on exams. Each student must also obtain written confirmation from his or her employer's human resource manager that the student has done a minimum of 150 documented hours experience in hand and power tool surface preparation and brush and roller coating application in an industrial or marine environment prior to qualifying for the C6 Certification.

Please note: In order to be eligible for C6 Certification Program, the pre-requisite form must be completed and signed by your HR Manager and given to AMPP two weeks prior to the course start date. Failure to fill out the form truthfully, or any instance of providing inaccurate information, will result in immediate denial or revocation of the C6 Certification. Failure to cooperate with the program instructors, or properly prepare for the hands-on Certification session.