BGAS (Painting Inspector)

BGAS (Painting Inspector)

This course provides comprehensive training in protective coatings inspection for BGAS (British Gas Approval Scheme) Painting Inspectors

• Corrosion Theory & Protection :

•   Causes and types of corrosion
•   Mechanisms of corrosion in different environments
•   Methods of corrosion prevention

• Surface Preparation & Contaminants :

•   Surface preparation techniques (abrasive blasting, mechanical cleaning, chemical treatment)
•   Identification and removal of surface contaminants
•   Surface cleanliness and profile standards

• Paint Constituents & Technology :

•   Types of paints and coatings
•   Paint ingredients (binders, pigments, solvents, additives)
•   Solutions, dispersions, drying, and curing mechanisms

• Painting Conditions & Application Methods :

•   Environmental factors affecting painting (temperature, humidity, dew point)
•   Various paint-application techniques (brush, roller, spray)

• Cathodic Protection & Holiday/Pinhole Detection :

•   Principles of cathodic protection
•   Holiday detection methods (high- and low-voltage techniques)

• Paint/Paint Film Testing & Identification :

•   Thickness measurement techniques (wet and dry film thickness gauges)
•   Adhesion and flexibility tests
•   Paint identification and compatibility testing

• Metal Coatings & Paint Faults :

•   Types of metal coatings (galvanizing, thermal spray coatings)
•   Common paint defects (blistering, cracking, flaking, peeling)
•   Causes and corrective measures for paint faults

• Colour Inspection & Specification Requirements :

•   Colour perception and standard references
•   Paint specification interpretation and compliance

• Inspection Methods & Reporting :

•   Visual and instrumental inspection techniques
•   Quality control procedures and documentation
•   Specification requirements and compliance verification

• Health, Safety & Working Practices :

•   PPE requirements for painting inspectors
•   Safe handling and storage of coatings and chemicals
   Workplace hazards and risk management