ICATS, Industrial Coting Applicator Training Scheme, ‘a journey of quality’
In this paper the author will highlight the importance of training, in particular for Industrial Coating Applicators. By describing his own professional experience in the United Kingdom (UK) the author will take readers through a journey of discovery.
The journey will cover the direct impact that training has on professionals, customers, and the industry as a whole. It will highlight the Health and Safety aspects of industrial paint work. A particularly important part of the work is the identification of the hazards and preparation of a risk assessment to protect themselves and others. The journey milestone with the creation of ICATS (Industrial Coating Applicator Scheme) by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr). The recognition by the UK industry of the importance of using trained professionals cannot be overstated.
It has proven to prevent incidents, delays and will ensure the coatings will provide the performance they were designed to deliver.
Kevin Harold
Paintel Ltd, carry out High Performance Painting and Rope access work, Painting Inspection and Consultation. Paintel Ltd is one of six independent ICATS training schools in the UK.
Clients include the Tamar Bridge, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Highways England, Cornwall Council, Exeter City Council, Exeter Football Club, South West Water, Construction and Civil Engineering Companies and a variety of West Country businesses.
I started Paintel Ltd after many years of experience in Paint and Industrial Coatings, now spanning over 43 years. I have a wide range of experience and knowledge of paint technology and paint applications.
I am the senior trainer for CORREX Ltd (Institute of Corrosion) teaching all ICATS courses at the Institute of Corrosion, (ICorr) headquarters in Northampton as well as at the Paintel office in Ivybridge, Devon.
I am the course author of many Correx/ICorr courses
Courses include:
- ICATS (Industrial Coating Applicator Scheme), ICA (Industrial Coating Applicator) course
- ICATS, Specialist Blaster Course
- ICATS, Specialist Sprayer Course
- ICATS Supervisor Course
- ICATS Apprenticeship
- ICATS Company Trainer Course
- ICATS Managers/Engineers Course
- ICorr Level 1 Coating Inspector
- ICorr Level 2 Coating Inspector
I am also the managing director of CORREX ltd
I carry out bridge inspections/investigations for Highways England to determine the quality of the existing paint systems/coatings and identification, corrosion category analysis and re painting advise and specifications.
1996-2000: Bradite Paints
Protective Coatings Advisor: Projects and clients included: National Panasonic, MOD, Home Office, Cardiff Airport, Devonport Dockyard, Councils and Local Authorities, Cardiff Bay re development, 1992-1996: Johnstones Paints
Protective Coatings Advisor: Transferred to special projects during 1995.
Projects and clients included: Barking Reach Power Station, Cardiff Gas Holders. Home Office, MOD, Various Authorities, Canary Wharf and Docklands Light Railway.
1985-1992: A J Dalking Specialist Painting Contractors
Contacts Manager for all projects in London and the Home Counties.
Control of 150 painters with projects spread throughout the region. Clients and projects included: Milton Keynes Prison and MOD projects.
1980-1985: Crown Berger Paints.
Trade Paint Salesman, South East.
1976-1980: Haringey Council.
Painter and Decorator for Haringey Council.
Time served apprentice.
Professional Qualifications and memberships
2018 Senior Correx/ICorr trainer and course author
2019 ICorr membership, MICorr (professional status)
2018 Fire trained operative
2018 Ladder trained
2018 First aid
2017 Suicide Workshop
2017 Institute of Corrosion, ICorr, TICorr (technician status)
2016 Environmental practical NEBOSH
2014-2016 Trainer for ‘Train the Trainer’ course CORREX LTD
2012- 2015 Highways Agency NHSS 19A Committee member Painting Inspector Institute of
Corrosion Level 3 (ICORR Institute of Corrosion, ID No 0302, 2019)
Correx Ltd – Supervisor (ICATS Industrial Coating Applicator Training Scheme)
IRATA Rope Access technician: Level 1 (10 years)
Registered Trainer Correx LTD, for ICATS. Certification Number IT55
CSCS Health & Safety Test (Managers),
CSCS CRO card holder (ICATS ICA/Trainer)
Manual Handling PUWER regulations
Small Tools
Abrasive Wheels and associated tools
Vibration regulations
Powered Access License IPAF (scissor lifts and articulated booms)
Highways Agency safety inductions and authority to work on HA structures and roads.
Rock Climbing Course Level 1
Various Paint and Management Courses
Confined Spaces Trained
City and Guilds Painter and Decorator
Hobbies include: Keep fit training, running and martial arts and (Mountain) Climbing.
French Speaking (continual learning)