Corrosion mitigation activities such as surface preparation of steel and concrete, including abrasive blasting, and the application of various protective coating systems are fundamental in maintaining asset integrity and ensuring our important public, and private assets are maintained in a safe, operational order for their term of their expected service life.
Many asset owners in Queensland are now specifying that personnel of contracting organisations, tendering for corrosion mitigation work, must hold appropriate competency qualifications, and be trained in Abrasive Blasting and the Application of Protective Paint Coatings. We are seeking industry support in recognizing the Certificate III training for individuals be funded by the governments user choice program to assist industry, employers and new job entrants.