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Surface Preparation for Coatings

Corrosion & Coatings

  • QGT-COR-106
  • Foundation
  • 5 or 10 days
  • Online · Classroom · In-house

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Course overview

Surface Preparation for Coatings is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Surface Preparation for Coatings. It covers the principles, the requirements of AMPP (NACE/SSPC), ISO 15589, ISO 8501 and ISO 12944, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.

What participants will be able to do

  • Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Surface Preparation for Coatings
  • Apply the relevant requirements of AMPP (NACE/SSPC), ISO 15589, ISO 8501 and ISO 12944
  • Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
  • Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
  • Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation

Who should attend

Designed for corrosion engineers, coating inspectors, CP technicians and integrity teams, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.

Course outline (5 days)

  1. Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Surface Preparation for Coatings fits into daily operations
  2. Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat AMPP (NACE/SSPC), ISO 15589, ISO 8501 and ISO 12944 require, and how to read them
  3. Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
  4. Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
  5. Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
  1. Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
  2. Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
  3. Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
  4. Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
  5. Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment

Training method and certificate

Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.

Dates 2027–2030

None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.

DatesCityDurationFee
8–12 Feb 2027Paris Classroom5 days$5,500Register
19–30 Jul 2027Baku Classroom10 days$9,900Register
26–30 Jul 2027Dublin Classroom5 days$5,500Register
16–27 Aug 2027London Classroom10 days$9,900Register
30 Aug – 3 Sep 2027Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
14–18 Feb 2028Milan Classroom5 days$5,500Register
15–26 May 2028Copenhagen Classroom10 days$9,900Register
4–8 Sep 2028Barcelona Classroom5 days$5,500Register
16–27 Oct 2028Tbilisi Classroom10 days$9,900Register
6–10 Nov 2028Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
22–26 Jan 2029Nairobi Classroom5 days$5,500Register
29 Jan – 9 Feb 2029Vienna Classroom10 days$9,900Register
19–23 Mar 2029Munich Classroom5 days$5,500Register
13–24 Aug 2029Lagos Classroom10 days$9,900Register
29 Oct – 2 Nov 2029Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
20–24 May 2030Madrid Classroom5 days$5,500Register
7–18 Jul 2030Manama Classroom10 days$9,900Register
15–19 Jul 2030Sharjah Classroom5 days$5,500Register
1–12 Sep 2030Doha Classroom10 days$9,900Register
16–20 Sep 2030Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register

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