Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist Qualification and

Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist Qualification and Certification SSPC-ACS 1/NACE No. 13 Presented by: Jeff Theo

SSPC-ACS 1/NACE No. 13 • SSPC and NACE joint standard • Revised March 2016 • Sets forth requirements for qualification and certification for an Application Specialist

Application Specialist • An individual who engages in surface preparation and application of protective coatings and linings

Standard Contents • Body of Standard – Provides requirements for qualification and certification of an Applicator Specialist • Appendix A (mandatory) – Defines the competency requirements or the minimum “Body of Knowledge” for each qualification level

Standard Contents • Appendix B (mandatory) – Describes the level on competency required for each qualification level • Appendix C (nonmandatory) – Provides information on desirable workplace skills • Appendix D (nonmandatory) – Provides a list of acceptable training programs

SSPC-ACS 1/NACE No. 13 • Stepwise achievement process • Includes all aspects of surface preparation and coating application on steel and concrete industrial structures

SSPC-ACS 1/NACE No. 13 • Intended audience – Personnel involved in developing education and certification programs for training skills and knowledge of an Application Specialist – Assessing the programs available on the open market or an in-house source – Validate a candidate’s knowledge and skills based on qualification in a certification program operated under this standard

2016 ACS 1 Revision • Revisions in 2016 version include: – Clarification of language requirements for evaluation of the craftworker – Changes in requirements for amount of work experience and training – Simplification of the Body of Knowledge requirements

Qualification Levels and Requirements

Level I Qualification Definition • Intended for entry-level Application Specialists with limited relevant work experience • Work with/under the supervision of Level II or Level III Application Specialists

Level I Qualification and Requirements • Successful completion of a skills assessment program • Successful completion of examinations on the Body of Knowledge (Appendix A) • Successful demonstration of the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate language

Level II Qualification Definition • Intended for experienced Application Specialists • Moderate skill level • Able to work independently while performing surface preparation and coating applicator work

Level II Qualification Definition • Changed in 2016 Revision: – Minimum of 3, 000 hours of relevant work experience; Minimum of 450 hours documented craft training obtained throughout the period or – Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience

Level II Qualification and Requirements • Successful completion of all Level I requirements • Completion of Level II examination

Level II with Endorsements Definition • Added in 2016 Revision: – Same definition and requirements as Level II with a minimum of one of the following specialty endorsements

Specialty: Coating of Concrete • Properties of concrete • Concrete surfaces- gunite, poured concrete, cinder block, concrete block • Surface preparation • Coating application • Inspection and testing • Documentation

Specialty: Operation of Waterjetting • Equipment safety devices • PPE • Equipment setup • Equipment operation and maintenance

Specialty: Setup and Use of Electrostatic Spray Equipment • • • Safety PPE Equipment Application Troubleshooting

Specialty: Setup and Use of Plural Component Spray Equipment • • • Safety PPE Equipment Application of coating materials Troubleshooting

Specialty: Application of Powder Coatings • • • Safety PPE Materials Types of setup Inspection and testing

Specialty: Setup and Use of Thermal Spray Coating (TSC) Equipment • • • Safety PPE Materials Sealers Surface preparation Application methods Equipment selection/setup/operation Equipment selection Process and work instructions Testing of applied TSC Documentation

Specialty: Installation of Specialty Pipeline Coatings • • • Safety PPE Materials Installation methods Equipment selection/setup/operation

Level III Qualification Definition • Intended for Application Specialists with advanced knowledge of coatings and linings • 3 or more endorsements • Meets requirements of Level II • 2016 Change: Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience • Skills required to evaluate and synthesize as demonstrated by the ability to make plans and sound judgments

Level III Qualification and Requirements • Successful completion of Level III examinations

Certification Program Requirements • Programs operated under this standard shall be developed and operated in accordance with ISO 17024 • ISO 17024 – Contains principles and requirements for a body certifying persons against specific requirements, and includes the development and maintenance of a certification scheme for persons

Certification Program Requirements • Certification exams shall be based on the competency requirements in the Body of Knowledge • Practical exams for Level II shall require candidate to prepare and coat a test panel

Certification Program Requirements • Practical exams for Level II shall test the candidate on: – Plan steps and procedures – Set up and start abrasive blasting equipment – Abrasive blast the test panel or test apparatus to a specific level of cleanliness and surface profile – Assess, measure, and document the specified surface preparation

Requirements for Maintaining Qualification • Shall be valid for no more than 3 years • Shall be maintained by one of the following methods: – Completion of a minimum 24 hours per year of relevant training and 500 hours per year of relevant work experience – Completion of the qualification exam(s) and 500 hours per year of relevant work experience

Appendix A Body of Knowledge • Defines the competency requirement or the minimum “body of knowledge” for each qualification level • Competency requirement designations change in 2016 revision from N 1 -N 6 to CR 1 -CR 3 • CR 1 -CR 3 indicate levels of competency and psychomotor skills

Appendix B Competency • Describes competency requirements (CR) • Explains the knowledge and skill requirement for each of the three levels of competency

Competency Levels

Courses Relevant to ACS 1 • • • • Abrasive Blasting Program (C 7) Aerospace Coating Application Specialist Certification Program (ACAS) Train-the-Painter Basics of Concrete Surface Preparation (online) Basics of Nonferrous Surface Preparation (online) Basics of Steel Surface Preparation (online) Coating Application Specialist Certification (CAS) Concrete Coating Basics Floor Coating Basics Marine Plural Component Program (MPCAC, C 14) Plural Component Application for Polyureas and High Solid Coatings Spray Application Program (C 12) Thermal Spray Waterjetting Program (C 13)

Other Standards Relevant to ACS 1 • • QP 1 QP 3 QP 6 QP 8

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