NACE CIP LEVEL 1 COURSE GUIDE

The CIP Level 1 Course is an intensive presentation of the basic technology of coating application and inspection over
a full 60 hours of personal instruction and practice. This course provides both the technical and practical fundamentals
for coating inspection work on structural steel projects.
The CIP Level 1 Course is an intensive presentation of the basic technology of coating application and inspection over
a full 60 hours of personal instruction and practice. This course provides both the technical and practical fundamentals
for coating inspection work on structural steel projects.
Who Should Attend?
Although specifically designed for coating inspectors new to the coatings industry, this course will benefit anyone
interested in gaining a better understanding of coatings application and inspection including: project engineers, quality
assurance managers, contractors, technical sales representatives, blasters, paint applicators, and maintenance
personnel.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Highlights

Coatings Introduction
Curing Mechanisms
Role of the Inspector
Environmental Test Instruments
Inspection Procedures
Non-destructive Test Instruments
Coating Specifications
Documentation
Surface Preparation and Standards
Application Procedures
Coating Failures
Field Lab
Pre-job Conference
MSDS and Product Data Sheet Review
Logbook Documentation
Measurement of Ambient Conditions
Non-destructive Testing and Inspection
Team Exercises
Case Studies

Related Certifications/Qualifications

Corrosion Technologist
Senior Corrosion Technologist
CIP Level 1
CIP Level 2
CIP Level 1 with Bridge Specialty
CIP Level 1 with Marine Specialty
CIP Level 1 with Marine and Bridge Specialties
CIP Level 2 with Bridge Specialty
CIP Level 2 with Marine Specialty
CIP Level 3 - Peer Review
CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine
CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Bridge
CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine and Bridge
CIP Level 1 Nuclear
CIP Level 2 Nuclear
CIP Level 3 Nuclear
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Materials Included in Registration Fee

CIP Level 1 Manual

CIP Level 1 Manual on CD
CIP Level 1 Manual on CD
CIP 1 Manual - Spanish
CIP Baseball Caps
12"X12" Steel Practice Pieces
Subarctic Survival Guide - English