Good turnout for SSPC C1 Fundamentals of Protective Coatings in Ft McMurray! Six (6) members & signatory contractor management attended. Course was held December 8 – 12, 2017 at IUPAT DC 17’s new space we rent @ the Operating Engineers Local 955.
SSPC C1, well-named the Fundamentals, is a great course. In 40 hours, C1 introduces students to industrial & marine coatings types, surface preparation, application methods, steel and concrete overview, corrosion theory, and a broad look at the coatings industry. C1 does cover a host of ASTM, ISO, etc., testing methods and QC gear, although it does not do the hands-on deep dive into these instruments like (for example) NACE CIP & SSPC PCI … C1 is more global than the inspection courses.
In addition, C1 is fantastic prep for members upcoming SSPC Coating Applicator Specialists exams {week January 22, 2018 in Edmonton, week February 5, 2018 in Saskatoon}. More generally, in DC 17’s opinion, all industrial painters should at some point take C1.
This C1 class included a great group of students from a good mix of Ft McMurray signatory employers. DC 17 thanks all those who attended. Together, we are continuing to ‘raise the bar’ @ DC 17!
Special thanks to Lee Lakely, Dan Port, & Wayne Matthews at the Operating Engineer’s Local 955 for all their support and help in making their training room, etc., available. Great hosts!
Shown in the photo (Left to Right)
Front Row: Jaron Dander, Cody Thistle-Boucher,
Back Row: Dave Piercey, Joseé Aubin, Jackie Peden, Alex Unsworth
Instructor: Chris Hooter (not shown)
