Painting and Coating Inspector
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HiQual UK delivers the Painting and Coating Inspector program, designed for professionals responsible for inspecting protective and decorative coatings in industrial, construction, and infrastructure projects. The program emphasizes surface preparation, coating application, defect identification, and compliance with international standards. Participants will gain the competence to inspect, evaluate, and certify painting and coating works, ensuring durability, safety, and audit‑ready documentation.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Painting and Coating Inspector |
|---|---|
| Total Credits | 30 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 300 |
| Qualification Time | 300 |
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Introduction to Painting and Coating Inspection Scope, importance, and role of inspectors in quality assurance.
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Coating Standards and Specifications SSPC, NACE/AMPP, ISO, and ASTM standards for coatings and inspections.
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Surface Preparation and Environmental Conditions Cleaning, blasting, priming, and environmental factors affecting coatings.
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Coating Application Methods Brush, roller, spray, and advanced application techniques.
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Inspection Tools and Equipment Use of gauges, adhesion testers, DFT meters, and environmental monitoring devices.
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Defect Identification and Coating Failures Common defects such as blistering, cracking, peeling, and rusting.
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Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices PPE, safe handling of materials, and compliance with ISO 45001.
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Inspection Procedures and Reporting Step‑by‑step inspection protocols, documentation, and compliance verification.
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Repair and Maintenance of Coated Surfaces Techniques for touch‑ups, recoating, and long‑term maintenance.
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Audit‑Ready Documentation and Certification Preparing inspection records, compliance reports, and certification readiness.
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Builds competence in painting and coating inspection and certification
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Enhances compliance with SSPC, NACE/AMPP, ISO, and ASTM standards
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Strengthens skills in defect identification, inspection tools, and reporting
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in QA/QC, industrial coatings, and compliance consultancy
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QA/QC inspectors in construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing
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Coating supervisors and site engineers
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Safety officers and compliance auditors
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Individuals progressing from Level 2 Award in Painting & Coating (PCOA‑212) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical inspection project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on inspection project, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 practical project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total)
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Certification: Painting and Coating Inspector (PCIN)
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