Industrial Painting Course

Lesson 1 • Workplace Safety Fundamentals

Covers hazard identification, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures. Establishes the safety mindset required before any hands-on work begins.

Lesson 2 • Regulatory and Compliance Overview

Introduces environmental and worker-safety regulations governing coatings work. Students learn to identify compliance requirements relevant to their job site.

Lesson 3 • Tools and Equipment Identification

Surveys hand tools, power tools, and application equipment used in industrial painting. Builds vocabulary and recognition skills needed for all subsequent chapters.

Lesson 1 • Reading and Interpreting Product Data Sheets

Guides students through manufacturer product data sheets and safety data sheets. Accurate data sheet reading prevents application errors and compliance failures.

Lesson 2 • Coating Chemistry Basics

Explains binders, pigments, solvents, and additives that form a coating. Connects chemistry to real-world performance outcomes students will encounter on the job.

Lesson 3 • Coating Storage and Handling

Covers proper storage temperatures, shelf life, and handling procedures for coatings. Prevents material degradation and ensures consistent application quality.

Lesson 4 • Coating System Design

Teaches primer, intermediate, and topcoat selection as an integrated system. Students understand how each layer contributes to total film performance.

Lesson 1 • Surface Contaminants and Assessment

Identifies mill scale, rust, oil, salts, and moisture as primary contaminants. Students learn field assessment methods to detect and quantify contamination.

Lesson 2 • Mechanical and Power Tool Cleaning

Teaches wire brushing, grinding, needle scaling, and power tool cleaning grades. Prepares students to achieve specified cleanliness on localised or inaccessible areas.

Lesson 3 • Chemical and Solvent Cleaning

Covers solvent wiping, detergent washing, and chemical degreasing techniques. Students select and apply the correct cleaning method for each contaminant type.

Lesson 4 • Cleanliness and Profile Standards

Introduces internationally recognised cleanliness grades and surface profile specifications. Students read and apply standards to verify preparation quality before coating.

Lesson 1 • Blasting Safety and Containment

Addresses respiratory protection, blast suit requirements, and containment structures. Ensures students protect themselves and the environment during blasting operations.

Lesson 2 • Blast Equipment Operation

Covers pot setup, nozzle selection, air pressure, and blast hose management. Students configure and operate blast equipment to achieve consistent results.

Lesson 3 • Wet and Vacuum Blasting Methods

Introduces wet abrasive blasting and vacuum blasting for dust-sensitive environments. Students understand when and how to apply these alternative methods.

Lesson 4 • Abrasive Blasting Fundamentals

Explains the mechanics of abrasive blasting and its effect on steel surfaces. Connects blasting parameters to the cleanliness and profile outcomes required by coating specs.

Lesson 1 • Corrosivity Categories and Exposure Zones

Introduces atmospheric corrosivity categories and immersion or buried exposure classifications. Students match exposure severity to appropriate coating system performance levels.

Lesson 2 • Corrosion Science for Painters

Explains electrochemical corrosion, galvanic couples, and environmental accelerators. Gives painters the scientific basis for understanding why protective coatings work.

Lesson 3 • Cathodic Protection Integration

Explains how cathodic protection systems work alongside coatings to prevent corrosion. Students understand coating requirements for cathodically protected structures.

Lesson 4 • Maintenance Painting Strategies

Covers condition assessment, spot repair, overcoating, and full reblast decisions for aging assets. Students develop maintenance painting plans that optimise cost and asset life.

Lesson 1 • Brush and Roller Application

Teaches brush selection, loading, stroke technique, and roller nap selection for industrial coatings. Used for stripe coats, touch-up, and areas inaccessible to spray equipment.

Lesson 2 • Film Thickness Measurement and Control

Covers wet film gauge and dry film thickness gauge use to verify coating build. Students learn to adjust application technique to meet specified thickness ranges.

Lesson 3 • Plural-Component and Heated Spray Systems

Introduces two-component proportioning systems and heated airless equipment for fast-cure coatings. Students understand ratio control, flush procedures, and temperature management.

Lesson 4 • Airless Spray Application

Teaches airless pump operation, tip selection, and pressure settings for high-build coatings. Airless spray is the dominant method in industrial painting and demands precise control.

Lesson 1 • Common Coating Defects and Remediation

Identifies runs, sags, pinholes, blistering, delamination, and mud cracking with their root causes. Students diagnose defects and apply the correct remediation method.

Lesson 2 • Inspection Documentation and Reporting

Covers inspection record formats, photographic documentation, and non-conformance reporting. Accurate records protect all parties and support warranty claims.

Lesson 3 • Pre-Application Inspection

Covers ambient condition checks, surface cleanliness verification, and material confirmation before coating begins. Prevents application under out-of-spec conditions.

Lesson 4 • Inspection Roles and Responsibilities

Defines the painter's self-inspection role versus the third-party inspector's role. Clarifies accountability at each stage of the coating process.

Lesson 1 • Structural Steel Painting

Addresses painting complex steel geometries including beams, gussets, bolted connections, and welds. Students apply stripe coats and full system coats to achieve complete coverage.

Lesson 2 • High-Temperature Coating Application

Teaches application of inorganic zinc, silicone, and ceramic coatings for surfaces above 200°F. Students understand cure mechanisms and performance limits of heat-resistant systems.

Lesson 3 • Fireproofing and Intumescent Coatings

Introduces passive fire protection coatings, their application, and thickness verification methods. Students apply intumescent systems to structural steel per fire-rating specifications.

Lesson 4 • Floor and Deck Coating Systems

Covers epoxy floor coatings, anti-slip aggregates, and deck systems for industrial and marine environments. Students prepare concrete and steel substrates and apply multi-layer floor systems.