PROSPECTUS

OF SURFACE PREPARATION & PAINTING

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The BLASTLINE India (P) Ltd.

The Institute

Blastline India (P) Ltd is the pioneer and leader in

the Anti-Corrosion industry in India.

The Blastline Institute of Surface Preparation and

Painting (BISP), was originally established in 2006 to
mould professionals in industrial grade anti-corrosion
applications. However, its gamut of training programs
was later expanded to include International Grading
programs in Welding and Coating Inspection as well as
Certification programs in Non-Destructive Testing
(NDT).

It consists of a group of business entities catering to

every need of the anti-corrosion industry in the
country with overseas presence in various countries
like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Quatar, Bahrain, UK and USA
through their Associate Companies.

We have corporate partnerships or grading

compatability with renowned international
organizations such as :

Led by a dynamic management team, it has been

able to adopt to changing needs of the Industry and
has forayed into all related niche areas like production
and export of Machines , Accessories, Abrasives other
specialized equipments and instruments used in the
Anti-corrosion industry. It is also involved in major
contract works in India and abroad as well as imports
and distribution of high quality coating equipments
and systems of foreign manufacturers.

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SSPC
NACE
ASNT
TWI

( Society for Protective Coatings, USA)

( National Association of Corrosion Engineers, USA )
( American Society for Non-Destructive Testing, USA )
( The Welding Institute, UK )

Training programs conducted by BISP are executed

by highly experienced Engineers and Instructors with
the help of latest machineries and tools in addition to a
state-of-the art simulation facility which is getting
ready.

Being passionate about the need for excellence in

this Industry, having recognized the lack of facilities to
train qualified professionals in this field, and as part of
fulfilling their social commitment to the Industry,
Blastline india has established a state-of-the-art
training center in Cochin backed by various
International Certification Bodies.

The training and certification is so complete and

up-to-date that those who pass out from BISP and
enter the industry shall not be found wanting in their
skills, capabilities or qualification.

Training Programs Conducted

and Certified by BISP
Why Certification?

Training Technique

Indian Education system, is highly knowledgecentric, the consequence of which is that we have a
large pool of talent having ample scientific knowledge
but little skill in practically applying it in the real world.

BISP follows internationally approved training

seminar methodology. The batch size is limited to 20
students wherein there is ample room for
togetherness, friendship, mutual respect and close
interaction between faculty and students.

This is where we step in. Having acquired many

years of experience in the Protective Coating Industry,
engineers of Blastline India (Pvt) Ltd know the exact
requirements of the industry and what kind of training
is required for personnel working in various levels of
project execution.

Personal attention is provided in a highly

comfortable air-conditioned classroom and excellent
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Accordingly we have formulated a number of

training programs suitable for the Industry as detailed
in following pages.
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Highly experienced professional Trainers

Continuous up-gradation of training methods.
High quality course materials and handouts.
Optimum use of electronic media presentations.
Industry visits and hands-on practical Classes
Study of cut-away sectional models
State-of- the- art simulation facility from U.S.A.

The Potential
It is estimated that approximately 20 million tons of industrial paint is produced annually worldwide. Such large amount of paint requires a proportionately large number of personnel for its
application, supervision and quality control.
Structural work and fabrication is another multi-billion industry in which there is a huge demand
for personnel with Quality Control certifications related to welding.
Non-Destrutive Testing is another field which offers a great career opportunity in a wide group
of analysis techniques used in science and industry to evaluate properties of a material, component
or system without causing damage to the object getting tested. Because NDT does not permanently
alter the article being inspected, it is a highly valuable technique that can save both money and time
in product evaluation, troubleshooting and research.
There is a tremendous shortage of qualified persons in the above mentioned areas. To fill the
huge gap between demand and supply of such personnel, BISP offers Internationally recognized
certificate courses right at your doorstep - in Cochin. And the demand is ever-increasing for qualified
Blasters, Painters, Painting Supervisors, Painting Inspectors, Welders, Welding Inspectors and NonDestructive Test (NDT) Personnel - especially in Middle East, Europe, Far East and within the Country.

Courses in Anti-Corrosion Technologies

Certified Protective Coating Applicator - Industrial Grade
Duration : 1 month Class time: 9 am to 5 pm
Course Description
This certification program is designed for project workers employed by the contractor, who wish to obtain
knowledge and skills about mechanical as well as abrasive blast cleaning and protective coating application. The
training includes the operation of airless spray equipment incorporating the use of a paint simulator and actual
hands-on spraying. While using the simulator you will learn the proper technique for airless spray painting by using a
program that simulates real life situations and equipment used in the field.
Course Content

Principles of surface preparations Hand and tool cleaning methods Abrasive blast cleaning
High pressure water jet cleaning Proper spray techniques Proper mixing techniques
Different methods of painting such as by brush, rollers, conventional and airless spray guns.
A general understanding of corrosion, its causes and remedies.
Different types of paints, their compositions and protective action.
Safety and safe working conditions as well as health hazards and their preventive measures.
The course will be inclusive of a week of extensive practical training.
Basic mathematics for fundamental calculations, conversions and quantity survey will also be covered.
Common painting faults & remedies

Who should attend

Contractors, project supervisors and project workers involved in application of protective coatings.
Pre-requisite
The candidate should have cleared at least 10th standard education of any approved examination board in India.
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Certified Protective Coating Supervisor / QC Inspectors - Industrial Grade

Duration: 7 days

Class time: 9 am to 5pm

Course Description:
This program is designed to present the basic technology of coating application and inspection. It provides both
technical and practical fundamentals for coating inspection works on various structures. The services of a supervisor
or Inspector having this knowledge is vital in preventing incorrect coating applications leading to coating failures.
Course Content:

Role of the Inspector Mechanism of corrosion and its effects on metals.

The different grades of surface preparation
Abrasive used in blast cleaning and the surface profiles obtained
The various equipments and test instruments and their uses.
Different types of paints in use and their ingredients
Selection of paint Quantity survey Climatic conditions to be checked.
Calculation and measurement of paint film thicknessAdhesion to the substrate
Paint life and storage etc.Coating specifications Occupational safety and health hazards
Inspection procedures Coating failures MSDS and product data sheet review

Course format
The course progresses through classroom lectures interspersed with hands-on practical on various equipments
and instruments associated with quality control of surface preparation and coating applications.
Who should attend ?
Quality Assurance and Control inspectors, contractors, inspection company employees, coating manufactures
and distributor sales personnel, paint company employees, surface prepares and coating applicators.
Pre-requisite:
ITI diploma holders Engineers Science Graduates.
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Basic course for Painting Inspectors. ( Course Code : BGP )

Duration: 10 Days Class time: 10 am to 1pm or 2 pm to 5pm
This course prepares the candidate for higher levels of Coating Inspector certifications that are recognized
around the world. It covers most of the topics mentioned in previous courses, but in more depth.
Who should attend?
Experienced coating industry personnel who are aspiring for higher levels of Inspection Grading examinations.
Diploma holders or graduates preparing for Inspector Grade exams.
Engineers or graduates preparing for Inspector Grade exams.
Pre-requisite:
ITI Diploma Holder University Science graduates Engineer Experienced Personnel in Anti-Corrosion Industry
BISP Courses in Welding Inspection
Basic Course for Welding Inspectors. ( Course Code : CSP )
Duration: 10 Days

Class time: 10 am to 1pm

This course prepares the candidate for higher levels of Welding Inspector certifications that are recognized
around the world. It covers all subjects required to pass welding inspector examinations at global standards.
Who should attend?
Experienced welding industry personnel who are aspiring for higher levels of Inspection Grading examinations.
Diploma holders or graduates preparing for Inspector Grade exams.
Engineers or graduates preparing for Inspector Grade exams.
Pre-requisite:
ITI Diploma Holders / University Science graduates / Engineers -Experienced Personnel in welding industry.
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Training Programs Conducted

by International Certification Bodies
How can Certifications accelerate my career growth?

Why do these certifications seem to be expensive ?

The global job market is a highly competitive world

where specialization is the order of the day. The job
roles have become so complex that an employee with
Generic skills is not in very high demand.

Fact of the matter is that, in certain industries, by

virtue of their long standing tradition of quality and
integrity, skill certification by some European or US
based organizations enjoy a lot of credibility in the
worldwide job market. Inculcation of global standards
by affiliating with these entities sometimes results in
some additional costs as follows:

Also, unlike olden times, the personal safety at the

work place, and protection of environment is being
given paramount importance leading to an increased
demand for Quality Control personnel.

New Rules, regulation and standards are getting

created across the world and countries and
organizations are mandated to enforce these. It has
reached such epic proportions that any one with a
reputed QC Inspectors Certificate immediately finds
a new employment or faster promotions in his current
workplace.

Highly paid professionals as faculties.

Indian Rupee Exchange rate with USD and EURO .
High Cost of equipments and training facilities.
Exacting standards of student comforts.
Global standards of class room ambience.

However, remuneration earned by successful

candidates post-certification still makes it highly
worthwhile.
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Courses in Non-Destructive Testing

Non-Destructive testing consists of a number of non-invasive techniques to determine the integrity of a
material, component or a structure or quantitatively measure some characteristic of an object. Or simply put it is
testing without doing harm to the object being tested. Some typical applications of NDT are:
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Flaw detection.
Leak detection
Location determination.
Dimensional measurements
Structure & micro structure characterization
Estimation of mechanical & physical properties.
Stress and dynamic response measurements
Material Sorting
Chemicals Composition Determination etc.,

Applications
NDT is used in a variety of settings that covers a wide range of industrial activities in such diverse fields as:
Automotive Aviation / Aerospace Powerplants Construction Maintenance and repair Manufacturing
Industrial plants such as Nuclear, Petrochemical, Power, Refineries, Pulp and Paper, Fabrication shops, Mine
processing and their Risk Based Inspection programmes. Pipelines Railways Wire Rope Testing for, C r a n e
Wires, Rope-way Wires Medical imaging applications, to name a few.
Successful and consistent application of nondestructive testing techniques depends heavily on appropriate
training, experience and integrity. Personnel involved in application of Industrial NDT methods and interpretation of
results should be certified, and in some industrial sectors certification is enforced by law or by the applied codes and
standards.

NDT Courses
What is ASNT ?
ASNT stands for America Society for Non-Destructive Testing and it happens to be one of the most reputed and
authentic certification bodies in the field of NDT.
Among various certification levels of ASNT, the most sought - after one is ASNT level-2 which enables a person to
set up and calibrate testing equipment, conduct the inspection according to codes and standards and compile work
instructions for a team of technicians. They are also authorized to report, interpret, evaluate and document testing
results. They can also supervise and train Level 1 technicians. In addition to testing methods, they will be familiar
with applicable codes and standards and will have some knowledge of the manufacture and service of tested
products
Some of the most popular testing methods are:

Radiographic Testing (RT)

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Mangnetic Particle Testing (MT)
Penetrant Testing (PT)
Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation (RTFI)
BISP Follows the NDT Level - 2 Training in accordance with SNT - TC -1A Standards and practices published by ASNT.
Duration of the course :
Minimum qualification:

1 month for any four methods.

SSLC passed (as per document) .

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Courses certified by TWI

TWI stands for The Welding Institute (UK) and their training methods are accepted as the Industry standard
worldwide and their examinations and certification is considered to be the most authentic in the Coating and
Welding industry.
BGAS stands for British Gas Approval Scheme and it happens to be the most widely accepted standard for
Industrial Grade Protective Coating and Welding applications - worldwide. BGAS standards are modeled into
training courses by TWI and certification exams are conducted by them and these are popularly known as
BGAS-CSWIP Courses (CSWIP stands for Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel)
BISP India has an official corporate training agreement with TWI to organize courses and grading examinations to
certify Coating and Welding Inspectors at globally recognized standards in industrial protective coating & welding.
Following are the BGAS - CSWIP courses available at BISP :

CSWIP 3.1 WELDING INSPECTOR LEVEL-2

CSWIP 3.2 SENIOR WELDING INSPECTOR LEVEL - 3
BGAS-CSWIP PAINTING INSPECTOR GRADE 2/3
BGAS-CSWIP SITE COATING INSPECTOR (ATC 90)
BRIDGE COURSE FOR CSWIP 3.1
Additional Courses:
From time to time we can arrange for other specialized short term courses, if and when the industry demands, in
subjects such as :

Scaffolding Insulation, Fire proofing and Refractory linings.

AWS CWI to CSWIP Bridging course. Welding
Other tailor-made courses as per customer requirements.
Cathodic protection Pipeline inspection etc., etc.,
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TWI Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel ( CSWIP )

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector Level-2
Suitable for:
Inspection engineers and supervisory staff. The course is ideal for inspectors requiring preparation for the CSWIP
examinations - Welding Inspector
Course Content:
The duties and responsibilities of a welding inspector; fusion welding processes; typical weld defects; types of steel;
carbon-manganese, low alloy and stainless steels; hardening of steels; weldability; heat treatment; parent metal
defects; visual inspection; testing parent metals and welds; destructive tests; NDT techniques; welder and
procedure approval; codes and standards; outline of safe working practices; practice in examination questions;
continuous and end-of-course assessment. In addition, candidates meeting the CSWIP requirements for eligibility
complete the relevant CSWIP examination on day 5.
Course Objectives:

To understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels

To recognise characteristics of commonly used welding processes in relation to quality control
To interpret drawing instructions and symbols to ensure that specifications are met
To set up and report on inspection of welds, macrosections and other mechanical tests
To assess and report on welds to acceptance levels
To confirm that incoming material meets stipulated requirements and recognise the effects on weld quality
of departure from specification
To be in a position to pass the Welding Inspector - Level 2 examinations
Entry Requirements:
Personnel working in welding industry who can produce a certificate of at-least 3years experience
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CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector Level - 3

Suitable for:
Experienced welding inspectors and quality control staff, especially those who are proceeding to the CSWIP
Senior Welding Inspector examination. It is essential that course members have a knowledge of the subjects covered
in the course Welding Inspector before joining this course.
Course Content:
Function and responsibilities of a senior welding inspector; defects in welds; weld symbol interpretation;
interpretation of NDT reports; documentation of welding; approval and certification procedures; general principles
of supervision; case studies; planning; organisation; interpretation of fractured surfaces; auditing; practice in typical
examination questions; course assessments.
Course Objectives:

To understand the various facets of welding inspection and quality control

To assess the validity of a welding procedure
To recognise origins of weld defects
To interpret features of a fracture surface and prepare detailed reports
To scrutinise and correct inspection reports
To plan, organise and supervise use of skilled inspectors and NDT personnel
To conduct pre-, during and post welding audits

To be in a position to pass the relevant examination

Entry Requirements:
Certified Welding Inspector Level 2 with minimum 2 years experience / Overall 5 years experience in welding
field with CSWIP Level-2.
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BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Grade 2/3

Suitable for:
Candidates with or without experience in the Painting Inspection Industry. Candidates will be assessed during
the course and advised on either grade 3 or 2 exam route dependent on their progress during training.
Course Content:
Corrosion theory; surface preparation; surface contaminants and tests; paint constituents and technology;
solutions and dispersions; drying and curing properties and performance; specified painting conditions; cathodic
protection; holiday/pinhole detection; paint-application methods; paint/paint film testing; paint identification;
metal coatings; paint faults; colour; inspection methods; specification requirements; health and safety and working
practices.
Course Objectives:

To understand the principles of pipeline coatings

To understand the importance of surface preparation
To appreciate the difficulties associated with pipeline site coating
To understand the practical methods of testing and inspection
To interpret the requirements of standards
To meet the syllabus requirements for the BGAS-CSWIP Site Coatings Inspector examination

Who should attend ?

Coating Assurance and control inspector & contractors, inspection company employees, paint company
employees and sales personnel, surface preparers, & coating applicators.
Pre-requisite:
ITI diploma holders Engineers Science graduates
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BGAS-CSWIP Site Coating Inspector

Suitable for:
Candidates with or without previous experience in site coating inspection wishing to attain BGAS-CSWIP
approval as a Site Coating Inspector. Suitable for individuals engaged in the inspection and coating of new and
existing pipelines. This approval is very useful to welding inspectors as it can extend their working time capability on
any given project.
Course Content:
Corrosion, specified coating conditions; surface preparation methods and standards; surface contaminants and
tests for detection; coating technology; film thickness; coal tar enamels; special situations; hot applied tapes; cold
applied laminate tapes; grease based tapes; self-adhesive overwrap tapes; polyethylene cladding; fillers, mastics
and putties; heat shrinkable plastics; powder coatings; urethane MCLs; holiday detection; concrete coatings;
internal coatings; cathodic protection; stages of pipeline construction; handling, transport and storage; pipeline
surveys, health and safety; coating faults; working practices and quality.
Course Objectives:
To understand the principles of pipeline coatings
To understand the importance of surface preparation
To appreciate the difficulties associated with pipeline site coating
To understand the practical methods of testing and inspection
To interpret the requirements of standards
To meet the syllabus requirements for the BGAS-CSWIP Site Coatings Inspector examination
Who should attend?
Experienced coating industry personnel who are aspiring for higher levels of Inspection Grading examinations.
Diploma holders or graduates preparing for Inspector Grade exams.
Engineers or graduates preparing for Inspector Grade exams.
Pre-requisite:
ITI Diploma Holder University Science graduates Engineer Experienced Personnel in Anti-Corrosion Industry.
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ROUTE MAP
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BISP

LFC Cross Road

LF Church

Sastha Temple Road

North
Rly. Station
Pavakkulam
Temple

Kaloor jn.
North Over Bridge

Lisie
Hospital

To Ernakulam

PVS
Kaloor
Hospital Bus Stand

To Thrissur