1、SSPC-ACS 1/NACE No.13January 1, 20081SSPC: The Society for Protective CoatingsApplicator Certification Standard No. 1INduStrIAl CoAtINg ANd lININg ApplICAtIoN SpeCIAlISt QuAlIfICAtIoN ANd CertIfICAtIoNThis SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings/NACE International (NACE) standard represents a cons
2、ensus of those indi-vidual members who have reviewed this document, its scope, and provisions. It is intended to aid the manufacturer, the consumer, and the general public. Its acceptance does not in any respect preclude anyone, whether he has adopted the standard or not, from manufacturing, marketi
3、ng, purchasing, or using products, processes, or procedures not addressed in this standard. Nothing contained in this SSPC/NACE standard is to be construed as granting any right, by implication or otherwise, to manufacture, sell, or use in connection with any method, apparatus, or product covered by
4、 Letters Patent, or as indemnifying or protecting anyone against liability for infringement of Letters Patent. This standard represents current technology and should in no way be interpreted as a restriction on the use of better procedures or materials. Neither is this standard intended to apply in
5、all cases relating to the subject. Unpredictable circumstances may negate the usefulness of this standard in specific instances. SSPC and NACE assume no responsibility for the interpretation or use of this standard by other parties and accept responsibility for only those official interpretations is
6、sued by SSPC or NACE in accordance with their governing procedures and policies which preclude the issuance of interpretations by individual volunteers.Users of this SSPC/NACE standard are responsible for reviewing appropriate health, safety, environmental, and regulatory documents and for determini
7、ng their applicability in relation to this standard prior to its use. This SSPC/NACE standard may not necessarily address all potential health and safety problems or environmental hazards associated with the use of materials, equip-ment, and/or operations detailed or referred to within this standard
8、. Users of this SSPC/NACE standard are also responsible for establishing appropriate health, safety, and environmental protection practices, in consultation with appropriate regulatory authori-ties if necessary, to achieve compliance with any existing applicable regulatory requirements prior to the
9、use of this standard.CAUTIONARY NOTICE: SSPC/NACE standards are subject to periodic review, and may be revised or withdrawn at any time in accordance with technical committee procedures. The user is cautioned to obtain the latest edition. SSPC and NACE require that action be taken to reaffirm, revis
10、e, or withdraw this standard no later than five years from the date of initial publication.NACe International NACe No. 13SSPC-ACS 1/NACE No. 13January 1, 20082forewordThis standard sets forth the requirements for qualification and certification of an industrial coating and lining application special
11、ist, referred to hereafter as an Application Specialist. The qualification and certification process is a stepwise achievement process that includes all aspects of surface preparation and coating application for steel and concrete surfaces of complex industrial structures. The intended audience incl
12、udes persons involved in developing education and certification programs for the training and assessment of the skills and knowledge of an Application Specialist or assessing the training and certifica-tion programs available either on the open market or from an in-house source. The body of the stan
13、dard provides the requirements for qualification and certification of an Application Specialist. Appendix A (mandatory) defines the competency require-ments or the minimum “Body of Knowledge” for each qualifica-tion level that provides a basis to allow applicants to achieve qualification in a Certif
14、ied Application Specialist Program. Appendix A provides requirements for Section 5. Appendix B (mandatory) describes the level of cognition required for each qualification level. Appendix B provides required information for use with Appendix A when developing a learning skills program associated wit
15、h the Body of Knowl-edge in Appendix A.Appendix C (nonmandatory) provides information on desirable workplace skills (reading text, document use, and numeracy) that should be considered when attempting to both nurture and assess a candidates overall skills level. This standard could be used to valida
16、te or assess a candidates (e.g., an employee or potential employee) knowl-edge and skills level based on qualification in a certification program operated under this standard. One of the goals of this standard is to recognize and record in an outline format the minimum, overarching elements in the B
17、ody of Knowledge as these elements relate to a candidates cognitive levels of learning and skills.Government and industry are striving for long-term reli-ability of equipment and operations. Corrosion mitigation of steel and concrete structures by coatings and linings is germane to achieving that go
18、al. Coating application also combines corro-sion mitigation with aesthetic appeal in both the public and private sectors. The success of coatings and linings is heavily dependent on the qualifications of the Application Specialist. The study “Corrosion Costs and Preventive Strategies in the United S
19、tates”1identified an annual expenditure of $108.6 billion US on protective coatings and linings. As much as 71% of that annual expenditure may be affected by work performed by an Application Specialist. This standard is designed to qualify the Application Specialist through a broad range of classroo
20、m instruction and associated work experiences.This standard was developed by the joint Task Group (TG) 320 on Coating and Lining Applicator Qualification. TG 320 is administered by Specific Technology Group (STG) 04 on Coatings and Linings, Protective: Surface Preparation, and is composed of represe
21、ntatives from The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC), NACE International, and the International Union of Paint and Allied Trades (IUPAT).(1)This standard is published under the auspices of SSPCs Coating Applicator Qualification Committee and NACE STG 04.In SSPC/NACE standards, the terms shall, m
22、ust, should, and may are used in accordance with Paragraph 2.2.1.8 of the Agreement Between SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings and NACE International. The terms shall and must are used to state mandatory requirements. The term should is used to state something considered good and is recommend
23、ed but is not mandatory. The term may is used to state something considered optional. Section 1: general1.1 Scope1.1.1 This standard provides criteria for the education, training, experience, knowledge, and skills required by an Application Specialist to prepare and apply protective coat-ings to ste
24、el and concrete surfaces of complex industrial structures. This standard may be used for certification of Application Specialists for other substrates or conditions, as considered appropriate by facility owners, contractors, or certifying agencies. 1.1.2 This standard applies to qualification of an
25、Applica-tion Specialist for work on new construction and maintenance of complex industrial structures. Section 2: definitionsApplication Specialist: An individual who engages in surface preparation and application of protective coatings and linings to steel and concrete surfaces of complex industria
26、l structures.Section 3: Body of Knowledge3.1 The basis for the qualification of an Application Specialist shall consist of:3.1.1 Body of Knowledge; and3.1.2 Test requirements. 3.2 The Body of Knowledge shall consist of:3.2.1 A list of required areas of knowledge and skills; and 3.2.2 Required level
27、of cognition for each area of knowl-edge and skill. 3.3 The core areas of the Body of Knowledge include: 3.3.1 Environmental, safety, and health; (1)International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006.SSPC-ACS 1/NACE No.13January 1, 200833.3.2 Pro
28、cess control: specifications, codes and standards, quality assurance, and quality control; 3.3.3 Materials: consumables; surface preparation mate-rials; coating materials; material properties, characteristics, and use; material safety data sheets (MSDSs); 3.3.4 Surface preparation: the purpose of su
29、rface prepara-tion, chemical cleaning, hand and power tools, waterjetting (WJ), abrasive blasting, surface preparation standards, environmental controls, substrate repairs, and surface contaminants; and3.3.5 Application: storage, mixing, environmental condi-tions and controls, conventional spray, ai
30、rless spray, thermal spray, trowel, brush, roller, tapes, heat-shrinkable coatings, powder coatings, plural component spray, curing, recoat and overcoat, defects and repairs. 3.4 The specialty areas of the Body of Knowledge include: 3.4.1 Installation of polymer coatings and linings on concrete floo
31、rs and secondary containment; 3.4.2 High pressure water cleaning (HPWC) and ultrahigh-pressure waterjetting (UHPWJ); 3.4.3 Electrostatic spray; 3.4.4 Plural component spray; 3.4.5 Powder coatings;3.4.6 Specialty pipeline coatings; and3.4.7 Thermal spray coatings. Section 4: Qualification levels for
32、Application Specialist 4.1 This standard sets forth requirements for three basic qualification levels Level I, Level II, and Level III for an Application Specialist. In addition, requirements are set forth to attain specialty qualifications for Level II. These qualification levels are summarized in
33、Table 1. 4.2 The requirements associated with each qualification level include prerequisites, experience, and an appropriate degree of knowledge and skills as they relate to the Body of Knowledge elements in Appendix A. Table A1 in Appendix A provides the Body of Knowledge that is used to establish
34、each qualification level based on appropriate competency require-ments for each knowledge and skill element.level I qualification is intended for entry-level Applica-tion Specialists. Level I Application Specialists customarily work with and under the supervision of Level II and Level III Applicatio
35、n Specialists.level II qualification is intended for experienced Applica-tion Specialists able to work independently.level III qualification is intended for Application Specialists responsible for planning, oversight, evaluation, and supervi-sion of industrial coating and lining of complex industria
36、l structures.Section 5: requirements for each Qualification level5.1 Application Specialist Qualification requirements level I 5.1.1 Successful completion of a skills assessment program measuring essential employability skills: text reading, document use, and numeracy (see Appendix C); 5.1.2 Success
37、ful completion of examinations and skills test on the Body of Knowledge (see Appendix A); and 5.1.3 Successful demonstration of the ability to read, write, and communicate in the language of the workplace location (e.g,. English in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada; French in Quebec; Spa
38、nish in Mexico).5.2 Application Specialist Qualification requirements level II5.2.1 Successful completion of all Level I requirements; 5.2.2 Qualify to take Level II examinations by one of following methods: 5.2.2.1 Successful completion of a three-year appren-table 1Qualification levels for Applica
39、tion SpecialistQualification level requirementsLevel I Basic knowledge of industrial coatings and liningsLevel IIDetailed knowledge and skills of industrial coatings and liningsSpecialtyLevel II plus detailed knowledge and skills of specialty areas as identified hereinLevel IIILevel II plus:Basic su
40、pervisory knowledge and skills Basic training knowledge and skills Basic communication knowledge and skills SSPC-ACS 1/NACE No. 13January 1, 20084ticeship program that includes a minimum of 3,000 hours of verifiable work experience and a minimum of 450 hours of coating-related technical training (tr
41、aining to be dispersed evenly throughout the experience phase);or 5.2.2.2 Five years (minimum) of related work experience that includes a minimum of 5,000 hours of verifiable work experience and a minimum of 450 hours of coating-related technical training (training to be dispersed evenly throughout
42、the experience phase); or5.2.2.3 Eight years (minimum) of related work experience that includes a minimum of 8,000 hours of verifiable work experience; and 5.2.3 Successful completion of Level II examinations (refer to Section 6 for details of Level II core and specialty qualifications). 5.3 Applica
43、tion Specialist Qualification requirements level III5.3.1 Qualify to take Level III examinations by one of the following methods:5.3.1.1 Five years (minimum) of related work experience after achieving qualification to Level II; or5.3.1.2 Five years (minimum) of verifiable work experi-ence in inspect
44、ion or supervision of coating-related work for complex industrial structures after completion of the require-ments included in Paragraph 5.2.2; and5.3.2 Successful completion of Level III examination. Section 6: examination requirements for level II Core and Specialty QualificationsLevel II core and
45、 specialty qualification requirements shall consist of a combination of written examinations to assess knowledge and practical examinations to assess knowledge and skills. Table 2 shows the various examination requirements for Level II core and specialty (add-on) qualifications.7: Certification prog
46、ram requirements7.1 Certification programs operated under this standard shall be developed and operated in accordance with ISO(2) 17024.2 7.2 Certification examinations shall be based on the competency requirements in the Body of Knowledge for the qualification level that the candidate is striving t
47、o achieve. 7.3 Practical examinations for Level II shall require the candidate to prepare and coat a test panel or test apparatus that mimics the efforts required to prepare and coat complex industrial structures. The examination and test panel or test apparatus shall test the candidate on his/her a
48、bility to: (2)International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varembe, Case Postale 56, CH-1121 Geneva 20, Switzerland. table 2: level II Core and Specialty Qualification examination requirementsLevel II Core Qualification (A)Specialty (Add-on) Qualification (optional)Written Examinat
49、ionPractical ExaminationSurface PreparationApplicationWritten ExaminationPractical ExaminationCore area of Body of Knowledge Coating of concrete floors and secondary containment HPWC 7.3.2 Set up and start abrasive blasting equipment; 7.3.3 Abrasive blast the test panel or test apparatus to a specific level of cleanliness and surface profile; 7.3.4 Inspect, assess, measure, and document the speci-fied surface preparation; 7.3.5 Mix and thin liquid coating materials; 7.3.6 Set up and start coating application equipment; 7.3.7 Set up and start spray, brush, or roller
