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Model Course Level 2 Technician Training – Surface Preparation
IALA World Wide Academy
LEVEL 2 – Technician Training
Surface preparation
Module 5 Element 5.2
Edition 1
18th April 2012
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Foreword
The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse
Authorities (IALA) recognises that training in all aspects of Aids to Navigation (AtoN)
service delivery, from inception through installation and maintenance to replacement
or removal at the end of a planned life-cycle, is critical to the consistent provision of
that AtoN service.
Taking into account that under the SOLAS Convention, Chapter 5, Regulation 13,
paragraph 2; Contracting Governments, mindful of their obligations published by the
International Maritime Organisation, undertake to consider the international
recommendations and guidelines when establishing aids to navigation, including
recommendations on training and qualification of AtoN technicians, IALA has
adopted Recommendation E-141 on Standards for Training and Certification of AtoN
personnel.
IALA Committees working closely with the IALA World Wide Academy have
developed a series of model Courses for AtoN personnel having E-141 Level 2
technician functions. This model course on Surface Preparation should be read in
conjunction with the Training Overview Document IALA WWA.E-141.Level 2.Tech.0
which contains standard guidance for the conduct of all Level 2 model courses
This model course is intended to provide national members and other appropriate
authorities charged with the provision of AtoN services with specific guidance on the
training of AtoN technicians in surface preparation for painting application.
Assistance in implementing this and other model courses may be obtained from the
IALA World Wide Academy at the following address:
The Dean
IALA World Wide Academy
Tel:
(+) 33 134 51 70 01
10 rue des Gaudines, 78100
Fax:
(+) 33 134 51 82 05
Saint Germain-en-Laye
e-mail:
contact@iala-aism.org
France
internet:
www.iala-aism.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART A - COURSE
OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................... 5
Scope…………………. ..................................................................................................... 5
Objectives......................................................................................................................... 5
Course Outline………………..............................................................................................5
Table of teaching modules……..........................................................................................6
References……………………………………………………….……………………………….7
PART B - TEACHING
MODULES…………….....................................................................................................8
Module 1 Overview…………………………………..…………………..……………………8
Module 2 – Repair of surface…………………………………………..……………………9
Module 3 – Recommendations by substrate……………………………….…………….10
Module 4 – Controls and Standards for cleanliness of substrate………….…………….11
Module 5 – Recommendation for paint removal and methods of surface preparation…12
Module 6 – Health, safety and environmental considerations…………………………..13
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PART A - COURSE OVERVIEW
1. Scope
This course is intended to provide technicians with the practical training necessary to
become competent in surface preparation before painting or coating AtoN structures.
2. Objective
Upon successful completion of this course, trainees will have acquired sufficient
knowledge and skill to prepare structure surfaces before coating on the job within
their organizations.
3. Course Outline
This course is intended to cover the knowledge and practical training that is required
for a technician to properly carry out surface preparation before painting or coating
materials used in AtoN structures. The complete course comprises 6 modules, each
of which deals with a specific aspect or step of surface preparation. Each module
begins by stating its scope and aims, and then provides a teaching syllabus. This is
a practical, job-centred course designed to provide trainees with a realistic, hands-on
educational experience.
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4. Table of Teaching modules
Module title
Overview
Time in
hours
2
Overview
This module introduces :
-
Repair of surfaces
2
Recommendation by
substrates
3
Main aim of surface preparation
Selection factors to be considered
when choosing the type of surface
preparation
- Specification procedures : site
access means, economical aspects
to consider
This module describes the defects that
have to be repaired before (or during)
surface preparation and gives methods of
repairs according the nature of substrate
This module provides
3
3 (practice)
This module provides information about the
standards than can be applied for surface
preparation
Controls, Standards for
condition and cleanliness
of substrate
Recommendation for paint
removal and surface
preparation methods
4
6 (practice)
Health, safety and
environmental
considerations
Evaluation
Total Hours:
2
This module describes the different existing
types of surface preparation methods and
proposes several paint removal methods
than can be used.
This module introduces the health, safety
and environmental standards and rules
than can be applied to surface preparation
process. Il also proposes practice that can
be
1
References
In addition to any specific references required by the Competent Authority, the following
material is relevant to this course:
Guidelines 1015, 1077 & 1006.
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Technical documentation from equipment manufacturers will be another useful source of
information.
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PART B - TEACHING MODULES
Module 1 – Overview
Scope
This module introduces surface preparation as a step of coating or recoating ATON
structures
Learning Objective
To understand why surface preparation is an important part of maintenance process of AtoN
structures.
Lesson 1 – Introduction
Surface preparation and coating why it is used
Lesson 2 – Selection factors
Factors to be considered in selecting the type and degree of surface preparation
Lesson 3 – Specification procedure
Presentation of the procedures that can be use and selection factors : economical factors,
technical factors
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Module 2 – Repair of surfaces
Scope
This module presents repairs as an important part of surface preparation
Learning Objective
To be familiar with the types of defect.
To be familiar with repairs methods
Lesson 1 – defects to be corrected
Lesson 2 – means of repairs
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Module 3– Recommendations by substrate
Scope
This modules describes the different degrees of surface preparation that can used
depending the type of substrate and the conditions of use of the structure
Learning Objective
To be able to specify the type of surface preparation according the type of substrate and the
conditions of use of the structure
Lesson 1 – wood
Lesson 2 – concrete, masonry
Lesson 3 – steel
Lesson 4 – Aluminium alloys and other non-ferrous metals
Lesson 5 – Plastics and composites
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Module 4 – Controls and Standards for cleanliness
of substrate
Scope
This Module introduces the standards and the type of controls that can be used in
surface preparation
Learning Objective
To be familiar with the preparation standards
To be able to carry out visual controls
Lesson 1 – Standards
Lesson 2 – Controls
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Module 5 – Recommendations for paint removal and
methods of surface preparation
Scope
This modules describes the different existing methods for surface preparation and gives
recommendations for paint removal procedures.
Learning Objective
To be able to use the different type of surface preparation
To be familiar with paint removal methods
Syllabus
Lesson 1- recommendation for paints removal
Lesson 2 – mechanical surface preparation methods
Lesson 3 – chemical surface preparation methods
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Module 6 – Health, safety and environmental
considerations
Scope
This module presents the standards and regulations that are applicable for surface
preparation.
Learning Objective
To be familiar with the standards an regulations
To be able to do this job in a proper way
Syllabus
Lesson 1 applicable standards and regulations
Lesson 2 – methods of good practice
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