BGAS-CSWIP Senior Painting Inspector-Grade 1
Introduction
You will need to already hold the BGAS-CSWIP grades 3 and 2 in paint/painting inspection to enter this course, which offers an advanced qualification, dealing specifically with offshore practices.
What will You learn from this Course?
This course covers zones of offshore structures, offshore working, safety offshore, and medical, emergency procedures/escape routes. You will also learn about permit-to-work systems, vessel entry and enclosed space working, scaffolding, and fire protection. In addition, the course offers information on BS 5378 safety signs and colors, BS 1710 identification of pipelines, finish color schedules BS 381C and BS 4800.
By the end of the course you should be able to:
- Recognize zones and structures of offshore platforms
- Recognize the dangers and the safety precautions required when working offshore
- Understand the importance and nature of fireproof coatings
- Understand paint systems and their use for particular substrates and temperatures
- Pass BGAS-CSWIP grade 1 examination and certification.
Career Opportunities
The CSWIP welding inspection programme offers you an internationally recognised qualification based on your competence and a vertical progression to senior inspector, a pre-requisite for many job applications.
Requiring a high level of skill and knowledge, welding inspection is an excellent career choice if you wish for a transition from a general engineering or welding background into a more specialised and prestigious role.