Apprentices will learn to apply their theoretical knowledge and skills to the corrosion protection of steel and concrete on complex industrial structures through course work in Health and Safety Awareness for Bridge and Industrial Painters (CAS), surface preparation and coating materials properties, and application. Specialty application course work in plural component and thermal spray will further expand their skills. Apprentices will have their capabilities verified through the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Finishing Trades Institute Bridge and Industrial Painters (CAS) Certification Program. The objective of the Certification Program is to determine, through proctored written and practical examination, whether an individual journey worker has the skill and knowledge to perform quality surface preparation and protective coatings application. This training and certification has been designed to meet the requirements for a Level II certified Painter, Coatings and Lining Application Specialist set forth in the Body of Knowledge contained within the SSPC ACS 1/NACE No. 13 Joint Standard and in accordance with ISO 17024. Apprentices shall be required to maintain their Qualifications per the requirements set forth in the SSPC ACS 1/NACE No. 13 Joint Standards.