Intumescent Paint Application - Basic

Intumescent Paint Application - Basic

1 Day Classroom + Half day on site

Course Content

SPRAY APPLICATION OF INTUMESCENT COATINGS

Introduction

The reason for the Training / Requirements under the standards

• The programme interface and basic commands

Theory (classroom)

• Fire protection & design
• Intumescent Coating
• Protection of steel
• Types of intumescent specifications
• Coating methodology
• Coating failures
• Surface preparation and priming quantities
• How to measure wet & dry thickness
• Coating types and mixing
• Drying times and top coats
• Equipment to be used
• Application conditions
• Finishing
• Quality documentation & risk assessments
• Health & Safety requirements
• Intumescent coating specifications
• Results of poor application
• Recording & Standards
• Calculations / Loadings
• Purchasing & Traceability

Training (spray area)

• Setting-up your spray plant correctly
• Correct PPE
• Identify correct pressure, nozzle etc
• Checking application areas
• Angle, position & Distance
• Application
• Specification Measurements
• Inspection & Sign-off
• Cleaning out of pump
• Storage

Training / Valuation (on site half day)

• Set-up
• Confirm requirements of specification/drg's
• Demonstrate & apply as guided by our instructor
• Measurements / Recording
• Sign-off documentation
• Q & A

Overview

Training on site will be at your premises and when you are about to spray a job.

This comprehensive one and a half day course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to get you started in applying intumescent coatings.

Skill Level: Basic

Duration: 9 Hours

Training: Training by Castle Paints & Airpump

Cost (per person):

• Fabricator Members: €895
• Non-Members: €1,420

Company In-house rate can be agreed for multiples.

Course Provider: Irish Steel together with Pat McConnell of GRACO and Castle Paints. Training undertaken by a qualified Intumescent Application Inspector.

Notes: All PPE will be provided. Steel sections to practice / demonstrate will be provided together with Intumescent Paint. Certification Of Attendance will be issued by Qualified Application Inspector.

Date: TBC

Payment for this course can be made once a date for training is released by Irish Steel. If you have any queries, please contact us by email training@irishsteel.ie or by phone (057) 867 0629

You can still book your place by submitting the booking form.