SSPC PCS (Protective Coatings Specialist Program)
About the PCS Certification Program
The Protective Coatings Specialist certification program (PCS) identifies and awards recognition to individuals who have in-depth knowledge in the principles and practices of industrial coatings technology. Certification attests to the professional credibility of the coatings practitioner and raises the standards of the protective coatings profession.
PCS Certification demonstrates mastery in:
- Assessment of coatings systems
- Development of coatings specifications
- Surface preparation and coatings applications
- Economics of coatings
- Contract planning and management
- Coating failure analysis
- Inspection
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Applicants Background
Applicants should understand the mechanisms and effects of corrosion for a variety of materials, and be knowledgeable of the role coatings play in industrial corrosion control. The prospective Protective Coatings Specialist should also exhibit competence in management and planning of contracts for new construction and maintenance painting, economic analysis, and implementation of environmental and