Professional Pathway:

Successful completion of this course supports career advancement toward:

• Pipeline Coating Technician / Specialist Roles

• NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Certification

• Corrosion and Integrity Engineer Training Programs

• Pipeline Maintenance and Integrity Management Certification

• Protective Coating and Wrapping Supervisor Positions

Detailed Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Pipeline Coating and Wrapping

• Overview of corrosion problems in pipelines

• Importance of protective coatings and wrapping systems

• Coating and wrapping within pipeline integrity management

Module 2: Pipeline Corrosion Mechanisms

• Types of corrosion affecting pipelines (internal & external)

• Environmental and operational factors influencing corrosion

• Corrosion risk zones in buried, submerged, and above-ground pipelines

Module 3: Surface Preparation for Pipeline Coating

• Cleaning methods: mechanical, abrasive blasting, and hydro blasting

• Standards and cleanliness grades (ISO 8501, SSPC-SP series)

• Surface profile and environmental condition control

• Pre-application inspection and surface testing

Module 4: Coating Materials and Selection Criteria

• Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coatings

• 3-layer polyethylene (3LPE) and polypropylene (3LPP) coatings

• Bituminous, polyurethane, and epoxy coatings

• Tape wrap and shrink sleeve materials

• Coating selection for different environments (onshore/offshore, buried/submerged)

Module 5: Pipeline Wrapping Systems and Techniques

• Types of wrapping materials and adhesives

• Manual and machine wrapping methods

• Overlap, tension, and wrapping direction control

• Heat-shrink sleeve application process

• Wrapping repair and rehabilitation techniques

Module 6: Application Procedures and Equipment

• Coating and wrapping application tools and equipment

• Temperature and humidity monitoring during application

• Coating thickness measurement and curing verification

• Field joint coating and wrapping operations

• Safety measures during application

Module 7: Inspection and Quality Control of Coatings and Wrapping

• Visual inspection and defect identification (holidays, pinholes, undercuts)

• Adhesion and holiday testing procedures

• Coating thickness measurement and documentation

• Inspection standards and reporting templates (NACE, ISO, SSPC)

Module 8: Coating Repair and Maintenance

• Identification of coating failures

• Surface re-preparation and repair procedures

• Pipeline recoating and rewrapping best practices

• Compatibility and repair material selection

Module 9: Cathodic Protection and Coating Interface

• Role of coatings in cathodic protection systems

• CP current distribution and coating compatibility

• Field testing and CP system integration

Module 10: Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations

• Safety hazards in coating and wrapping operations

• PPE and safe handling of coating materials

• Waste disposal and environmental compliance

• Emergency response during field operations

Module 11: Case Studies and Practical Demonstrations

• Field demonstration of coating and wrapping techniques

• Case studies of pipeline coating failures and lessons learned

• Practice sessions on surface preparation, coating, and inspection