About Frosio, Introduction and PDF
Requirements for certification
Introduction
| Certification scheme: | FROSIO Scheme - for approval and certification of surface treatment inspectors. |
| Training: | Attend an 80-hours training course, conducted by a FROSIO approved training body |
| Knowledge: | Pass theoretical examination |
| Skills: | Pass practical examination |
| Experience: | Documented relevant experience |
Theoretical examination (4 hours)
You may bring
- Pencil and/or pen and ruler
- Non-programmable calculator
- Dictionary book (will be checked by the FROSIO representative)
You may
- Raise your hand to make contact with FROSIO representative
- Relevant questions and answers will be communicated to all candidates
- Have small breaks, one person at a time
You shall
- Mark all your papers handed out with candidate number only. All papers shall be handed to the FROSIO representative upon completion of the exam
- Sign for handing inn the examination
Maximum score for the theoretical examination is 150 points. To pass you must achieve minimum 100 points (66.6%)
Practical examination (4 hours)
What to do
- The candidate starts on the first available station and moves to next station when finished
- Note! Do not move to next station until it is free
- No more than one candidate per station
- No communication with other candidates
You may
- Raise your hand for contact with the FROSIO representative
- Have short breaks. One at a time.
Maximum score for the practical examination is 48 points. To pass you must obtain minimum 32 points (66.6%)
This is not allowed during any of the examinations
- To communicate with other candidates during the examination (or during lunch break if another group of candidates is alternating examinations on the same day)
- Bring or use your mobile phone
- Use programmable aids, e.g. electronic dictionary
- Bring notes or other papers with the intention to cheat
Breaking these rules may lead to disqualification and you may be asked to leave the room!
- As a consequence, you will not be able to take an new examination within one year
Relevant experience: Work directly related to
- pre-treatment of metallic surfaces
- application of paint and coatings
- inspection of such work
Experience may be obtained within the fields of Ship building; Marine- and offshore installations; Hydroelectric power plants; Bridges; Industrial plants; Chemical process/industry; Paint and coating industry
Certificate level is based on relevant work experience
The certificates have 3 levels depending on documented experience.
Level I - White certificate
Candidates who have passed the examination, but do not have any or insufficient relevant work experience. An upgrade to level II or level III has to be done within 5 years of passing the examination.
Level II - Green certificate
Candidates who have passed the examination, and have minimum 2 years relevant work experience, but none or less than 2 years inspection experience.
Level III - Red certificate
Those who can document minimum 5 years relevant work experience, where minimum 2 of these years shall be documented inspection experience.
Renewal of Certificate
- The certificate expires after 5 years
- It is the inspectors responsibility to notify the FROSIO Secretariat in due time about renewal
- Renewal can be done directly on your personal page in the web registration system on www.frosio.no
- For level III, minimum 2 years inspection experience must be documented in the 5 year period, preferably by confirmation of employer(s)
- A renewal fee will be required
FROSIO Secretariat
E-mail: frosio@frosio.no
Web: www.frosio.no
