Present Coating Inspection Training & Certification Course Comparison

Features B-Gas NACE SSPC

Education Level Beginner Level Advanced Level Expert & Specialist Level Course Duration 5 Days (Grade 3 &2) 12 Days (Level 1 & 2) with

2 separate registration. 6 Days (Level 1 & 2) in single registration. 7 Days (Level 1, 2 & 3) in single registration

Course Focus Basic Coating Corrosion & Coating 100% Coatings Inspection & Techniques Practical Lab workshop 6 workshops 8 workshops 45 workshops Number of Practical Instruments displayed

6 Instruments 10 Instruments More than 80 (Including Latest Instruments & Standards)

Teaching Mode ratio (Instructor Vs. Students)

Any number of Students

Any number of Students 1 Instructor can teach maximum 10students in any class

Pre-requisite for Level 1 Any one can join Any one can join Any one can join Pre-requisite for Level 2 & 3 Any one can join Any one can join Minimum 3 years experience mandatory to maintain

Quality of Certification. Recognition Only in UK and Gulf All over the world All over the world Certification Term (Expiry) 5 Years First,

afterwards every 3 years renewal needed.

3 Years 4 Years

Certification Renewal No Re-test No Re-test Done every 4 years. Document minimum 2000 hours coatings inspection experience; Have no detrimental disciplinary actions. This would maintain the SSPC Quality of Education to all clients.

Course Manual/Book 1 book (Basic) 2 Books (CIP 1 & 2) covered with more Corrosion and less importance of Coating

1 Book (Level 1, 2 & 3) – Full importance over Industrial Coating inspection perspective and prevailing standards and references.

Teaching Specification writing NO Basic Advanced Case Studies and Synopsis NO YES YES Preparation of Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)

NO NO Well described and needed in Exams too.

Reviewing PDS & MSDS NO YES Well described and Needed in Exams too. Course Fees (For Level 1 & 2) Around US$ 1800.00 Around US$ 5000.00 (Level

& 2) US$ 2700.00 (Level 1 & 2)

ASTM recognition BS Standard Yes, as per ASTM D 3276 complied

Yes, as per ASTM D 3276 complied

Third Party Approval BS IACET IACET, ABS, BUREAU VERITAS, RINA, LLOYDS REGISTER & IMO

Course Flexibility N/A Must take NACE training for each certification

- Accounts & approve for other formal training - Allows for OJT and Field Experience - Test out of course by passing exam