The Hempel Group has a long-standing association with FROSIO, The Norwegian Professional Council for Education and Certification of Inspectors of Surface Treatment. FROSIO has approved Hempel Academy as training body and provider of courses preparing you for the FROSIO certificate exam on the final day of training.
Who can participate?
The FROSIO Certification Course is open to everyone and especially relevant if you work as a coating engineer, coating inspector, paint supervisor, yard engineer, quality control personnel or similar, and have some experience of inspection duties.
You are required to speak English at upper intermediate level or above, since the course materials, training and final examination are in English.
What does a FROSIO Certification Course cover?
The contents of this course derive directly from the curriculum laid down by the FROSIO Council in standard NS 476. The main themes include:
- Construction materials and design
- Corrosion theory and types
- Substrates for painting
- Standards relevant to surface treatment
- Surface preparation, methods and equipment
- Paint application, methods and equipment
- Paint constituents and generic paint types
- Special coatings: powder, wrapping, etc.
- Hot-dip galvanising and thermal spraying
- Coatings for passive fire protection
- Fouling, anti-fouling and fouling release coatings
- Inspection work and the duties
- Advanced field measurements and practical inspection
- Evaluation of paint and painting defects
- Specifications and procedures
- Health, safety and environment
After the FROSIO Certification Course, you will be able to perform in the various aspects of coating inspections.
This intensive course is divided into two five day sections with a free weekend in between for private studies and homework.
What is included in a FROSIO exam?
The intensive examination is conducted by an independent examiner appointed by the FROSIO Council. Held on the last day of the course, it consists of a theoretical part and a practical part; each lasting 4½ hours.
When and where does the training take place?
Over the years, Hempel Academy has conducted FROSIO courses around the world; across Europe, Middle East, Singapore, Korea and China.
See the course calendar
How do I register?
If you would like to register for the course, or find out more, please write an email in English to academy@hempel.com