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  2. Coast Guard Basic Paint Inspector Course (COAST GUARD)

Coast Guard Basic Paint Inspector Course (COAST GUARD)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance

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This is a 5-day inspection course that was developed to train coatings inspectors in those duties and responsibilities involved in inspecting surface preparation and application for the U.S. Coast Guard.

Format

In-Person

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Detailed information about this program

This is a 5-day inspection course that was developed to train coatings inspectors in those duties and responsibilities involved in inspecting surface preparation and application for the U.S. Coast Guard. Prerequisite None

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Identify steps required to achieve quality surface preparation and application
  • Recognize the importance of coatings assessment
  • Explain the inspector's role in supporting Coast Guard activities through coatings quality assurance
  • Describe the tools the inspector uses in quality control
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Painters, Construction and Maintenance47-2141.00
  • Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other17-3029.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Dropcloths and masking tape — apply to floors, trim, and fixtures under direct supervisor guidance before painting begins on a residential job site.
  • Work orders and verbal instructions — read and follow to identify surface types, paint colors, and task priorities on assigned daily jobs.
  • Brushes and rollers — use under close supervision to apply finish coats of interior latex paint to walls and ceilings in residential settings.
  • Caulking guns and putty knives — fill visible cracks and nail holes with caulk or spackling compound under a journeyman's direction on interior surfaces.
  • Sandpaper and hand scrapers — smooth rough or peeling surfaces on wood trim and drywall before primer is applied, following step-by-step instructions.
  • Extension ladders — set up and stabilize safely on level ground to access second-story exterior surfaces under direct supervisor oversight.
  • Surface cleaning solutions and mildew remover — wash exterior siding with guidance to remove dirt and mold before painting begins.
  • Primers and sealers — apply a uniform coat to bare drywall or raw wood under supervision to prepare surfaces for finish paint.
  • Basic hand tools and paint equipment — clean, store, and organize at the end of each workday to maintain a safe and functional job site.
  • Personal protective equipment including drop cloths and respirators — select and wear correctly on painting tasks following safety briefings on a construction site.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
48%
Placement Rate
88%