What is FROSIO?
FROSIO is a member organization established in 1986 by the industry to meet a growing demand of qualified and certified personnel on all levels within management, production and inspection of work within corrosion protection and surface treatment. In 2012 FROSIO established a similar system for training and certification of insulation inspectors.
FROSIO acts through formulation of quality requirements for surface treatment and insulation inspectors. FROSIO approval and certification scheme have achieved high international recognition and a FROSIO certified inspector is a specific requirement within different standards and specifications.
Certification is a natural career progression for anyone with a successfully completed apprenticeship or for anyone with long experience in anti-corrosion work or insulation work.
FROSIO Surface Treatment / Coating Inspector Training & Certification
FROSIO Coating Inspector or Surface Treatment Training & Certification program Course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and certification necessary to evaluate and ensure the quality of coating applications used in a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, marine, oil & gas, windmill, Heavy Industries, and infrastructure. This course covers Inspector responsibilities, Weather conditions, Corrosion, Types of Corrosion, Construction materials, Paint, Paint Systems, Surface treatment, Surface Preparation, coating materials, application techniques, Execution, Standards approach, Health, Safety & Environment, and inspection methods, preparing individuals to identify coating defects, ensure adherence to industry standards, and contribute to the longevity and performance of the coatings used.
Industrial Coatings protect surfaces from oxidation, corrosion, wear, and environmental Impacts. Coating inspectors play a critical role in preventing failure and ensuring the coating’s effectiveness in any mild to harsh environments.
Certification levels and Validity
FROSIO certification consists of three Levels of Certifications which could be obtained after Passing the one exam and uploading updated CV, Experience Letter and Reference form.
A) FROSIO Surface Treatment Inspector - Level 1 (5 Years Validity)
Eligibility: Candidate having NO experience or below 2 years of Experience can get Level 1 directly after passing one common exam.
- After obtaining FROSIO Level 1 certification you will be able to perform basic coating inspections under the supervision of Level 2 or Level 3 Inspectors
- FROSIO Level 2 can be upgraded after uploading your proven 2 years of coating experience documents with minimal upgradation fees (i.e. Euro 160.00)
B) FROSIO Surface Treatment Inspector - Level 2 (5 years Validity)
Eligibility: Candidate having more than 2 years of proven / documented coating experience can get level 2 directly after passing one common FROSIO final exams.
- FROSIO Level 2 Inspector can perform all types coating inspections under the supervision of a Level 3 Inspector
- FROSIO Level 3 can be upgraded after uploading your proven 3 years of coating experience documents with minimal upgradation fees (i.e. Euro 160.00)
C) FROSIO Surface Treatment Inspector - Level 3 (5 Year Validity)
Eligibility: Candidate SHALL have more than 5 years of proven and documented coating experience, in which at least 2 years should be worked as Coating or Painting Inspector.
- FROSIO Level 3 Certified Coatings Inspector can undertake all types of coating inspection in Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Marine, Shipbuilding, Heavy Industries, and other auxiliary industries.
- Every 5 years your FROSIO Level 3 certification shall be renewed by paying Euro 160 along with your documents (CV, 5 years’ experience letter and reference form)
Renewal
FROSIO shall be renewed every 5 years by uploading CV, Experience documents and Reference form along with Euro 160 renewal fees only.
Career Opportunities
- Job Roles: Coating Inspector, Painting Inspector, QC Painting Inspector, QA Painting Inspector, QC Coating Inspector, QA Painting Inspector, Coating Specialist, Painting Specialist, Coating Advisor, Painting Advisor, Coating Planning Engineer, Coating Co-Ordinator, Painting Co-Ordinator, Painting Superintendent, Coating Superintendent, Painting Engineer, Coating Engineer, Coating Supervisor, Painting Supervisor, Coating Manager, Painting Manager, Director and other Top management position in Coating & Painting Industries.
- Industries: Oil & Gas, Marine, Shipbuilding, Powerplant, Onshore, Offshore, Pipeline, Aerospace, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Heavy Industries and Construction.
- Salary Potential: Coating Inspectors or Painting Inspectors can earn competitive salaries depending on Knowledge, Interpersonal skills, experience, location, and certification level, with potential for career advancement in Quality control, Construction and Operations management.
FROSIO Training Contents
- About FROSIO & Introductions
- The Inspector's Role
- Construction & Materials
- Corrosion
- Surface Treatment
- Ambient Conditions
- Paint & Paint Systems
- Requirements for the execution of works
- Standards, Specifications & Procedures
- Health, Safety & Environment
FROSIO Training Contents
- One Month ONLINE Preparatory class (Daily evening 3 hours) thru Google meet
- One-week onsite training review, mock-up exams, practical training and Final exams conducted by FROSIO Examiner from Norway
- 24 x 7 WhatsApp assistance and support
- During Training, daily brainstorming exercises and mock-up exams
- Latest coating Inspector Instruments training and demonstration
- Preparation of Practical Exams with various coating instruments
- Career counselling and placement assistance and support
- WhatsApp Placement assistance as and when received from global clients.
- After certification, 24 x 7, FREE Technical support and consultancy related to any project issues and resolutions.
- FROSIO Training completion certification issued by HTS COATINGS