Since 2010, TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute has successfully delivered the Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application (MSA30309) qualification to over 150 students around Australia. The course is both flexible and innovative and has been designed for both new and experienced workers in mind who work as Abrasive Blasting operators and Painters applying Protective Coatings.Course content covers every facet of an abrasive blaster and painter's duties. As well as setting up, operating and shutting down various abrasive blasting equipment and airless and conventional spray, workers are taught the principles of corrosion, the galvanic series, climatic conditions, paint composition and compatibility, calculating surface areas and paint quantities, spread rates, wet and dry film thicknesses, corrected volume solids after thinning, correct paint mixing, quality assurance and basic inspection required of a painter and blaster.
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