How to become an RMCI (Registered Marine Coatings Inspector)
The development of this course and qualification took several years and had input from a wide range of coatings specialists from across Europe, including shipyards, applicators and paint manufacturers. The unique course is made up of three units of study and three exams and comprises two elements. The first element is to attend webinars for two full days via Zoom. The second element is to attend practical sessions and exams in a face-to-face setting. The second element is normally 1-2 weeks after the webinars.
The examination is made up of three parts.
1. A multi-choice type question paper
2. A specialist in-depth question paper
3. A practical test
To gain the RMCI qualification you will need to achieve a pass mark of 70% in each part and an overall pass mark of 70% is required.
Click to read about the Course Units that make up the programme.
Click to download in pdf format: An Introduction to the RMCI Qualification
To request more information or to register your interest in attending a place on a future RMCI please complete the RMCI Application Contact Form
What Else is Required?
The steering group that set up this qualification decided that qualified inspectors should be members of recognised organisations. You will be asked for proof of which professional body or association you are a member of. The reasons for this include a requirement to maintain Continual Professional Development (CPD), to monitor the number of inspections carried out, and to ensure that all inspectors have and maintain Professional Indemnity Insurance (PI Insurance) to carry out this work. Although PI Insurance cover is not mandatory, you are strongly advised to have it. Upon completion of this qualification, you will be eligible to join the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) as a Technician Member, or higher grade depending on your qualifications, should you so wish.
The Qualification
On successful completion of the RMCI qualification, you will be able to put the letters RMCI after your name. Your name will be added to the Marine Coating Inspector Register and you will receive an Identity Card valid for five years after which time you will be recalled to revalidate your qualification.
Record Keeping
You will be issued with an electronic record Log Book. You will be required to maintain this log book, not only as part of the Continual Professional Development required by all organisations, but also as a requirement of the qualification for re-registration after five years.
