Painter-Blaster Training
for Steel Structures
11-day intensive training combining painter-blaster fundamentals with NORSOK M-501, epoxy, and ethyl silicate paint instruction. Led by certified inspectors working with Norwegian firms on offshore coating supervision.
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- 11 days of on-site training
- NORSOK M-501 training included
- Painter-Blaster Certificate (GTR)
- NORSOK M-501 Certificate
- E-book "NORSOK M-501 Without Secrets" (PDF)
- Access to alumni group for job opportunities
11 days — theory + hands-on practice
As certified inspectors collaborating with Norwegian companies on offshore coating supervision and site testing, we know exactly what skills are needed to work on platforms.
Anti-Corrosion Protection Theory
Corrosion chemistry fundamentals, corrosive environments, ISO and NORSOK standards
NORSOK M-501:2022 Standards
System 1A and 1B, Norwegian offshore industry requirements, painting specifications
Abrasive Blasting Techniques
Sandblasting, shot blasting — surface preparation to Sa 2½ requirements
Manual Surface Preparation
St2/St3 normative methods, grinders, scrapers — ISO 8501 standards
Damaged Coating Repair
Delamination and sub-coating corrosion repair methods, touch-up procedures
Ethyl Silicate Paints (ESI)
Brush application — System 1A primer coat. The most challenging element of site tests
High-Pressure Pump Operation
Pressure adjustment, nozzle selection, safety procedures for airless equipment
Airless Spray Painting
Airless spray techniques — large surface application, equipment calibration and cleaning
Conventional Spray Painting
Conventional spray techniques — gun selection, pressure regulation, paint application
What You'll Receive
Painter-Blaster Certificate
GTR Engineering completion certificate — painter-blaster for steel structures
NORSOK M-501 Certificate
Recognized by Norwegian offshore companies — key to platform employment
E-book (PDF)
"NORSOK M-501 Without Secrets" — GTR's proprietary handbook
Alumni Group Access
Job postings, industry materials, professional network
This Course Is For You If…
Career Starters
You want to enter the anti-corrosion industry and gain a recognized qualification from day one
Offshore Aspirants
You aim to work on Norwegian offshore platforms where NORSOK M-501 certification is essential
Industrial Painters
You already work in painting or blasting and want to upgrade your skills with formal credentials
Company Teams
Your employer needs certified painter-blasters for industrial projects and steel structure maintenance
Interested in the Course?
Contact us to learn more about the training schedule and enrollment. We respond within 24 hours.