Anti-corrosive application course
Why this course?
The Application of Anticorrosives
This course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to protect metal structures against corrosion, extending their lifespan and reducing maintenance costs. You will learn about the types of corrosion, the main anticorrosives available on the market, and the most effective application techniques. This program prepares you to meet the challenges of corrosion protection in various sectors, from shipbuilding to industrial infrastructure, with a practical and up-to-date approach.
This course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to protect metal structures against corrosion, extending their lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
Differential Advantages
- Practical Approach: demonstrations and real-world exercises in surface preparation and coating application.
- Material Selection: criteria for choosing the appropriate anti-corrosive based on the environment and metal type.
- Regulations and Safety: compliance with safety and environmental protection standards in the application of anti-corrosives.
- Quality Control: inspection and evaluation of the quality of applied coatings to ensure their durability.
- Case Studies: analysis of real-world anti-corrosion protection projects and resolution of common problems.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 24-10-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Marine and shipbuilding professionals involved in the protection of metal structures against corrosion.
- Maintenance engineers and construction supervisors seeking to optimize the durability of assets in marine and industrial environments.
- Coating application technicians wishing to refine their skills in surface preparation and anti-corrosion application.
- Quality control inspectors needing to deepen their knowledge of evaluating corrosion protection systems and applicable regulations.
- Students of naval, chemical, or materials engineering seeking practical specialization in the field of corrosion protection.
Focus Practical
Intensive training with real-world case studies, application demonstrations, and performance evaluation to ensure professional competence.
Objectives and competencies
Protecting metal surfaces:
“Remove rust and corrosion, prepare the surface properly and apply protective coatings (paints, primers, etc.) according to technical specifications.”
Extending the lifespan of structures:
“Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs based on detailed inspections and data analysis to identify and address structural problems before they become serious failures.”
Select and apply appropriate anti-corrosion products:
“Considering the type of metal, exposure environment (marine, industrial, etc.) and desired service life.”
Ensuring the adhesion and durability of the coatings:
Prepare the surface properly, select the correct coating, and control environmental conditions during application.
Optimize anti-corrosion application processes:
“Standardize surface preparation, coating selection, and application techniques to ensure maximum adhesion and durability, minimizing errors and rework.”
Evaluate and improve corrosion resistance:
“Through destructive and non-destructive testing, select appropriate materials and coatings and optimize processes to mitigate corrosion.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Mechanisms, and Accelerating Factors.
- Regulations and Standards: ISO 12944, SSPC, NACE, and their Application.
- Basic Metallurgy: Types of Steel, Alloys, and their Corrosion Resistance.
- Surface Preparation: Abrasive Cleaning, Chemical Cleaning, and Manual Cleaning.
- Visual Inspection: Identification of Defects, Contaminants, and Pre-existing Corrosion.
- Inspection Equipment: Roughness Profile Gauges, Dry and Wet Film Thickness Gauges, Pore Detectors.
- Types of Coatings: Paints, Galvanizing, Metallizing, and their Characteristics.
- Coating Application: Techniques, Equipment, and Quality Control.
- Quality Control: Inspection during and after coating application.
- Health, Safety, and Environment: Chemical Handling, PPE, and Waste Disposal.
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- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Causes, and Mechanisms
- Regulations and Standards: ISO, ASTM, SSPC, and their Application
- Surface Preparation: Abrasive, Chemical, and Manual Cleaning
- Inspection Equipment: Roughness Profile Gauges, Coating Thickness Gauges, and Environmental Condition Gauges
- Anti-corrosive Paints: Types, Properties, and Selection According to Environment
- Paint Application: Techniques, Quality Control, and Common Defects
- Calculating Areas to be Painted, Paint Consumption, and Associated Costs
- Safety Plan: PPE, Ventilation, and Chemical Handling
- Quality Control and Assurance: Visual Inspection, Destructive and Non-destructive Testing
- Inspection and documentation: records, certificates and traceability
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- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Causes, and Mechanisms.
- Metallic Materials: Steels, Alloys, and Their Corrosive Behavior.
- Surface Preparation: Cleaning, Degreasing, Pickling, Shot Blasting.
- Surface Roughness Assessment: Profiles, Parameters, and Standards.
- Anti-Corrosive Paints: Types, Composition, Properties, and Applications.
- Selection of Painting Systems: Compatibility, Thicknesses, and Coatings.
- Paint Application: Methods, Equipment, Quality Control, and Safety.
- Inspection and Quality Control: Standards, Tests, and Certification.
- Cathodic Protection: Principles, systems, and maintenance.
- Maintenance and repair of anti-corrosion systems.
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- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Causes, and Mechanisms.
- Metallic Materials: Carbon Steels, Stainless Steels, Non-Ferrous Alloys.
- Surface Preparation: Abrasive Cleaning (Shot Blasting, Sandblasting), Chemical Cleaning, Degreasing.
- Surface Inspection: Roughness Profiles, Contamination, Defects.
- Organic Coatings: Types of Paints, Resins, Pigments, Solvents, Additives.
- Inorganic Coatings: Galvanizing, Metallizing, Anodizing.
- Coating Application: Methods (Brush, Roller, Spray Gun), Techniques (Conventional, Airless, Electrostatic).
- Quality Control: Dry Film Thickness, Adhesion, Porosity, Hardness.
- Standards and Regulations: ISO, ASTM, NACE.
- Safety and hygiene: Personal protective equipment, handling of chemical products, occupational hazards.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety ā diagnosis ā intervention ā verification ā report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - MĆ³dulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Mechanisms, and Accelerating Factors.
- Regulations and Standards: ISO 12944, SSPC, NACE, and their Application.
- Basic Metallurgy: Types of Steel, Alloys, and their Corrosion Resistance.
- Surface Preparation: Abrasive Cleaning, Chemical Cleaning, and Manual Cleaning.
- Visual Inspection: Identification of Defects, Contaminants, and Pre-existing Corrosion.
- Inspection Equipment: Roughness Profile Gauges, Dry and Wet Film Thickness Gauges, Pore Detectors.
- Types of Coatings: Paints, Galvanizing, Metallizing, and their Characteristics.
- Coating Application: Techniques, Equipment, and Quality Control.
- Quality Control: Inspection during and after coating application.
- Health, Safety, and Environment: Chemical Handling, PPE, and Waste Disposal.
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- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Causes, and Mechanisms
- Regulations and Standards: ISO, ASTM, SSPC, and their Application
- Surface Preparation: Abrasive, Chemical, and Manual Cleaning
- Inspection Equipment: Roughness Profile Gauges, Coating Thickness Gauges, and Environmental Condition Gauges
- Anti-corrosive Paints: Types, Properties, and Selection According to Environment
- Paint Application: Techniques, Quality Control, and Common Defects
- Calculating Areas to be Painted, Paint Consumption, and Associated Costs
- Safety Plan: PPE, Ventilation, and Chemical Handling
- Quality Control and Assurance: Visual Inspection, Destructive and Non-destructive Testing
- Inspection and documentation: records, certificates and traceability
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- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Causes, and Mechanisms.
- Metallic Materials: Steels, Alloys, and Their Corrosive Behavior.
- Surface Preparation: Cleaning, Degreasing, Pickling, Shot Blasting.
- Surface Roughness Assessment: Profiles, Parameters, and Standards.
- Anti-Corrosive Paints: Types, Composition, Properties, and Applications.
- Selection of Painting Systems: Compatibility, Thicknesses, and Coatings.
- Paint Application: Methods, Equipment, Quality Control, and Safety.
- Inspection and Quality Control: Standards, Tests, and Certification.
- Cathodic Protection: Principles, systems, and maintenance.
- Maintenance and repair of anti-corrosion systems.
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- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Causes, and Mechanisms.
- Metallic Materials: Carbon Steels, Stainless Steels, Non-Ferrous Alloys.
- Surface Preparation: Abrasive Cleaning (Shot Blasting, Sandblasting), Chemical Cleaning, Degreasing.
- Surface Inspection: Roughness Profiles, Contamination, Defects.
- Organic Coatings: Types of Paints, Resins, Pigments, Solvents, Additives.
- Inorganic Coatings: Galvanizing, Metallizing, Anodizing.
- Coating Application: Methods (Brush, Roller, Spray Gun), Techniques (Conventional, Airless, Electrostatic).
- Quality Control: Dry Film Thickness, Adhesion, Porosity, Hardness.
- Standards and Regulations: ISO, ASTM, NACE.
- Safety and hygiene: Personal protective equipment, handling of chemical products, occupational hazards.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety ā diagnosis ā intervention ā verification ā report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Causes, and Mechanisms
- Basic Metallurgy: Steel, Alloys, and Their Susceptibility to Corrosion
- Regulations and Standards: Relevant ISO 12944, SSPC, and ASTM standards
- Surface Preparation: Abrasive Blast Cleaning, Chemical, Manual, and Mechanical Cleaning
- Coating Selection: Types (epoxy, polyurethane, zinc), Properties, and Applications
- Application Equipment: Airless, Conventional, and Electrostatic Spray Guns and Their Maintenance
- Quality Control: Dry and Wet Film Thickness, Adhesion, and Porosity
- Application Safety: Ventilation, Personal Protective Equipment, and Material Handling
- Coating Defects: Causes, Identification, and Repair Methods
- Final Inspection and Documentation: Reports, Certificates, and Records
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- Introduction to Coatings: Types, Functions, and Selection.
- Preparation of Metal Surfaces: Cleaning, Degreasing, Pickling, and Shot Blasting.
- Corrosion Inhibitors: Types, Mechanisms of Action, and Applications.
- Organic Coatings: Paints, Varnishes, and Enamels. Composition, Properties, and Applications.
- Inorganic Coatings: Metalizing, Anodizing, and Chemical Conversion. Processes and Characteristics.
- Standards and Regulations: ISO, ASTM, and NACE. Industry Relevance.
Quality Control: Visual inspection, non-destructive testing, and adhesion testing.
Safety and Environment: Chemical handling, personal protective equipment, and waste management.
Special Coatings: High-temperature, anti-fouling, and conductive coatings.
Case Studies: Applications in the shipbuilding, petrochemical, and construction industries.
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- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Causes, and Mechanisms.
- Basic Metallurgy: Alloys, Heat Treatments, and Properties.
- Corrosion Chemistry: Electrochemical Reactions, Potentials, and Polarization.
- Surface Preparation: Mechanical Cleaning (abrasive blasting, sanding).
- Surface Preparation: Chemical Cleaning (degreasers, pickling agents).
- Surface Inspection: Roughness Profiles, Contamination, and Defects.
- Types of Coatings: Paints (epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd).
- Types of Coatings: Metallic Coatings (galvanizing, zinc plating).
- Coating Application: Application Techniques (brush, roller, spray gun).
- Quality Control: Thickness, adhesion, porosity, and visual inspection.
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- Introduction to surface preparation: cleaning, degreasing, sanding
- Types of paints: acrylics, polyurethanes, epoxies, enamels and their properties
- Application equipment: spray guns, HVLP, airless sprayers, rollers and brushes
- Masking and area protection techniques: tapes, plastic sheeting, papers
- Painting process: priming, intermediate coats, finishing and varnishing
- Color preparation: matching, mixing, using color charts
- Painting defects: causes, identification and correction (orange peel, sagging, bubbles)
- Quality control: measuring thickness, gloss, adhesion and colorimetry
- Regulations and Safety: PPE, ventilation, handling of chemicals
Storage and waste management: best practices and current legislation
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Career opportunities
- Industrial Paint Applicator: Surface preparation, application of anti-corrosive coatings using various techniques (brush, roller, spray gun).
- Coatings Inspector: Quality control of anti-corrosive applications, thickness measurement, defect detection, and report preparation.
- Industrial Maintenance Technician: Application of anti-corrosive coatings to metal equipment and structures to prevent corrosion.
- Blasting/Shot Blasting Operator: Surface preparation using abrasive techniques for the subsequent application of anti-corrosive coatings.
- Technical Advisor for Anti-Corrosive Products: Sales and technical advice on anti-corrosive products to companies and individuals.
- Corrosion Control Manager: Design and implementation of corrosion control plans in companies and industries.
- Shipyard and naval company worker: application of anti-corrosives in the construction and maintenance of ships and other marine structures.
- Construction sector worker: application of anti-corrosives to metal structures of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ā„ 24ā monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Understand Corrosion: Master the chemical and electrochemical principles that cause it.
- Select the Ideal Anti-Corrosive: Learn to choose the right coating based on the material, environment, and application.
- Apply with Expertise: Discover surface preparation and anti-corrosive application techniques for long-lasting protection.
- Inspect and Maintain: Learn inspection methods, damage assessment, and preventive maintenance to extend the lifespan of your structures.
- Protect Your Assets: Minimize repair and replacement costs, ensuring the integrity and safety of your equipment and facilities.
Testimonials
We managed to extend the lifespan of the bridge’s metal structure by 40% by applying a three-layer anti-corrosion system, exceeding the client’s expectations and significantly reducing their long-term maintenance costs.
During the Construction, Painting, and Design course, I exceeded my expectations. I acquired practical skills in building basic structures, mastered various painting techniques, including the application of textures and decorative finishes, and developed my creativity in interior and exterior design, which allowed me to complete a comprehensive final project that was praised by instructors and classmates.
We managed to extend the lifespan of the metal structure of the desalination plant by 40% thanks to the correct application of the anti-corrosion coating system, exceeding the client’s expectations and the aggressive environmental conditions.
We managed to extend the lifespan of the plant’s metal structure by 40% after applying the anti-corrosion system, exceeding the client’s initial expectations and significantly reducing their long-term maintenance costs.
Frequently asked questions
Protect metal surfaces from corrosion.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Protect metal surfaces from corrosion.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3ā6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to surface preparation: cleaning, degreasing, sanding
- Types of paints: acrylics, polyurethanes, epoxies, enamels and their properties
- Application equipment: spray guns, HVLP, airless sprayers, rollers and brushes
- Masking and area protection techniques: tapes, plastic sheeting, papers
- Painting process: priming, intermediate coats, finishing and varnishing
- Color preparation: matching, mixing, using color charts
- Painting defects: causes, identification and correction (orange peel, sagging, bubbles)
- Quality control: measuring thickness, gloss, adhesion and colorimetry
- Regulations and Safety: PPE, ventilation, handling of chemicals
Storage and waste management: best practices and current legislation
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Eng. TomƔs Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. SofĆa Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier BaƱuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.