It is with huge sadness that we announce the very sad loss of Geoff Brown from M J Services in Newcastle. Geoff has been a supporter of ICATS and CORREX since the very beginning. But more than a client, we would chat and laugh, when I could understand him, he had the...

We have been working towards becoming a CITB, Construction Industry Training Board, Approved Training Organisation. This has now happened. Courses listed include: Protective coatings applicator Industrial coatings paint spraying Abrasive blast cleaning Industrial...

ICATS, The Industrial Coating Applicator Training Scheme is now in its 20th year and so is at the ripe young age of 20, being released in 2004. How amazing is that and how our industry has changed since its release.  Up until 2004 there was no formal Industrial...

The Industrial Coating Applicator Apprenticeship 2020/21 concluded in June 2021 with their EPA at the Jack Tighe Foxs Hills facility in Scunthorpe. Each of the 7 Apprentices completed a formal professional interview in the morning and a practical examination in the...

ICATS, ICA, Blaster and Sprayer courses are currently being held on a remote/online basis due to Covid 19. Please contact Corrosion House for details.

We are continuing the 9 year review and update assessments which all applicators that have been registered for 9 years will be required to undertake. The assessment will be carried out by Trainers and for most people this will be your own Company Trainer.

The ICATS card now includes the CSCS hologram. ICATS was audited in October 2016 and the Construction Skills Certification Scheme have approved the scheme as a nationally recognised construction related qualification. Previously ICATS card holders could apply for the...

  The supervisor course is currently being held on a remote/online basis due to Covid 19. Please contact Corrosion House for details. The application form can be downloaded by clicking here or by calling the Correx office on 01604 438222. Spaces will be limited...

ICATS Company Trainer courses are currently being held on a remote/online basis due to Covid 19. Please contact Corrosion House for details.

The Institute of Corrosion document which defines the requirements for the operation of the ICATS scheme is called the Req Doc and the latest version, 16th edition October 2020 has just been approved. Management and Trainers of registered companies should be familiar...

Apprenticeships are work-based programmes which involve training whilst working for an employer. An apprentice works at their employer’s premises, gaining practical experience and skills while working towards completing an apprenticeship which is relevant to their...