Requirements for Approval and Certification of surface treatment operator
- Attend a training course provided by a FROSIO approved training body
- The course shall have a duration of 27 hours included the theoretical examination
- Pass both theoretical and practical exams
Certification levels and validity
FROSIO operator can be certified to one or more of the following options:
- A. surface preparation; steel dressing, mechanical- and abrasive blast cleaning
- B. spray application of paint; conventional, airless
- D. special coatings: Zinc-rich Ethyl Silicate
- E. brush and roller application of paint; stripe-coat, spot repair
The certificate is valid for 5 years from issue date.
NOTE! Certificates that are not renewed within 6 months after expiry are not valid and the holders have to attend a new theoretical and practical examination. In such cases, it is not necessary to attend a new training course.
Relevant Experience
It is recommended that the candidate have minimum six (6) months experience as operator
Re-Examination
The requirement for certification is that you pass both the theoretical and practical FROSIO examination. You can attend a re-examination if you did not pass one or both of the examinations, and we recommend that you participate the new examination(s) as soon as possible. If you have passed one of the examinations, it is valid up to five (5) years. After this date, it is invalid and you must attend both examinations. You have three attempts to pass the examinations. If you still do not pass, you must attend a new training course. Contact the training body directly to register for a re-examination. They will inform you of prices and other necessary information that you might need.
Renewal
To renew the certificate, an application must be sent to the FROSIO Secretariat.To renew a certificate, a minimum of two-years documented experience as an operator, within the five-year period, is required. Sufficient evidence of this experience must be enclosed with the renewal application. This shall be documented by CV verified by employer, and in addition a reference list with contact information.
Qualification
FROSIO operator complies with the requirements of NORSOK M-501:2022 Chapter 11.2.2. The scheme is not intended to replace the Norwegian tradesman education.
