ICATS
(BS EN ISO 9001:2015)
Why was ICATS developed?
Over the past 20 years, advances in industrial paint and the associated preparation standards make the application of systems today a skilled operation. Using unskilled and unqualified operatives drastically increases the risk of a costly coating failure. The industry has never had a structured training scheme for industrial coating operatives to eliminate this risk. Having identified the skills shortage, the institute of Corrosion under its commercial arm Correx Ltd, and in conjunction with major structure owners and industry experts, set up a task group to solve the problem. They key focus of the scheme is on safe working practices, surface preparation and application techniques working to industry standards. Today ICATS is delivering the skills required to industry through the ICATS Basic Module and its member companies. The scheme is mandated by Sellafield, The Highway Agency, Network Rail, MOD and many of the oil companies, and is the minimum requirement for any operative to carry out industrial coating application at any of their sites. There is now no reason why you should risk using unqualified operatives to prepare and paint valuable structures using today's high performance systems.
How many modules are there, and how long will it take?
ICATS Applicator (ICA) Basic Modules
The training comprises of 67 modules and assessments. The complete course takes 5 days to complete and covers the following subjects:-
Health and Safety Access, Planet and Equipment Paint Types Surface Preparation Paint Application Quality Control
After completion of the basic modules you can apply to do the two ICATS Specialist modules:-
The training comprises of 25 modules and assessments take 3 days.
The training comprises of 17 modules and assessments take 2 days.
How much does it cost and where does the training take place?
The ICATS Industrial Coatings Applicator basic course coasts £675.00+VAT, which includes the applicator registration fee. The training is carried out in our Energy Coast Business Park premises, 1 mile from Sellafield Nuclear Site and lunch and refreshments are provided for candidates each day. Please complete our online enrolment and booking form and return it to us together with a non-refundable deposit of £200 per person, we will then confirm your booking by email and apply for your ICATS registration number. Full payment is due no later than 14 days before the course commences.
We reserve the right to cancel courses at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances. Should this occur, all payments will be refunded in full and candidates will be given priority booking for any future courses.
Meet the Trainer
Eddie Blackmore is an Accredited ICATS External trainer and has worked in the corrosion control industry since 1992. He is also a certified NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist, an Institute of Corrosion Paint and Coatings Inspector (including Marine and Offshore), A professional member of the institute of corrosion and a Director at Livingstone Surface Treatments Limited.
How do I book my course?
Email: to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and to show interested in the ICATS course.
Cheques should be made payable to "Livingstone Surface Treatments Limited". Please call us at 01946 841191 if you require any further information.
Full payment is required no later than 14 days before the course commences.
Livingstone Surface Treatments Ltd was established in 1975 by husband and wife partnership Michael and Barbara Livingstone as Power Cleaning Services. Soon we became an established on-site shotblasting and painting contractors also specialising in high pressure water jetting.