Gain Confidence. Elevate Your Expertise. Enhance Your Career.
Are you ready to take your understanding of coatings inspection to the next level? KTA-Tator’s Basic Coatings Inspection Course is an intensive, hands-on training designed to empower professionals like you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to excel in coatings application and inspection processes. Across 3.5 days of interactive learning, you’ll master both theory and practice, equipping yourself to meet industry standards and drive project success.
Why Enroll in Our Course?
- Comprehensive Coverage
- Learn every aspect of coatings inspection, from corrosion theory to surface preparation and coating application techniques. Understand protective coatings’ role in corrosion control and how to inspect effectively in real-world scenarios
- Hands-on Training
- Through practical workshops and demo labs, you’ll use industry-standard inspection instruments and develop an inspection test plan. Apply your knowledge immediately, ensuring skills retention and on-the-job readiness.
- Boost Your Career
- Strengthen your confidence through practical application. Understand industry standards more effectively through expert instruction, reducing misinterpretation and enhancing your inspection results.
- Accreditation You Can Trust
- Our IACET-accredited course offers 2.8 CEUs and a certification that demonstrates your expertise, making it a valuable addition to your professional credentials.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals responsible for quality control or assurance during industrial surface preparation and coating application operations. Typical participants include:
- Contractors (supervisors, QC inspectors, painters, and blasters)
- Coating Inspectors
- Manufacturers’ Representatives
- Project Engineers & Facility Owners
Whether you’re pursuing AMPP inspector certification or seeking foundational preparation, this course is your gateway to success.
What’s Included?
- Core Topics
- Corrosion theory and protection methods
- Roles and responsibilities in QA/QC
- Surface prep and coating application standards
- Common industry standards, taught with expert clarity
- Coating types, systems, and quantity estimation
- Hands-On Learning
- Coating inspection using industry-grade instruments
- Development of an inspection test plan
- Mock coatings application and simulated inspection projects
- Examinations
- Demonstrate your newfound expertise through practical and written exams that are designed to assess and solidify your comprehension.
Upcoming Course Dates & Locations
- April 22-24, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA
- SOLD OUT
- October 14-17, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA
Investment in Your Expertise
- General Registration: $997.00
- Group Discount (3+ participants): $949.00 per participant (Call Charita Bush at 412-746-4249 for group registrations)
Payment via PayPal is accepted, and you’ll receive a confirmation email upon payment.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand schedules change. Request cancellations via email at least 14 days before your course for a full refund. Transfers and rescheduling are also available with prior notification. For full details, please review our Cancellation Policy.
Why Choose KTA-Tator?
For over 75 years, KTA-Tator has been a trusted leader in coatings inspection, corrosion mitigation, and professional development. With a reputation built on expertise and integrity, our courses are designed to empower professionals to lead with confidence.
Sign Up Today and Build Your Expertise
Reserve your spot now and join a community of industry leaders who rely on KTA for excellence in coatings inspection.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to our Training Department:
Charita Bush
📞 412-746-4249
✉️ cbush@kta.com