Explore the six IMPAS personnel certification scheme areas. IMPAS assesses competency; it does not itself provide training courses.
Assessment pathways for personnel who check that industrial material-protection systems are installed and maintained to specified quality requirements.
Role focus: inspection of surface preparation, coating materials, environmental conditions, application, testing and documented quality assurance.
Assessment scope and eligibility are subject to the final applicable scheme documents.
Role focus: verification of industrial thermal-insulation installation, materials, protection and workmanship.
Role focus: safe, controlled preparation of surfaces using suitable blasting methods and equipment.
Role focus: correct handling, mixing and application of industrial coating materials.
Role focus: practical installation of industrial insulation and associated protective finishes.
An assessment pathway for personnel managing coating / painting site execution and controls.
Role focus: coordinating coating operations and ensuring safe, specification-compliant work execution.
Choose the scheme corresponding to the work you actually perform—not simply your job title. Inspector pathways emphasise verification; operator pathways emphasise execution; supervisors coordinate teams and quality.
Contact IMPAS for the current eligibility rules, assessment format, fee schedule and relevant candidate handbook.
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