Course organization

Course Structure

The course consists of two weeks of lessons:

  • one week of theoretical online lessons via the Microsoft TEAMS platform

  • one week of practical in-person lessons at the Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Genoa, located in Via all’Opera Pia 15a, Genoa.

At the end of the two weeks, an exam is held to obtain certification according to the “FROSIO SCHEME,” with questions in both Italian and English.

Plan

  • Requirements and quality of inspection work
  • Occupational safety and hygiene
  • Materials
  • Corrosion and protection
  • Environment
  • Surfaces and substrates
    Paints
  • Equipment
  • Standards
  • Inspection work

Schedule

Registrations open for two consecutive sessions according to the following schedule:

26th Edition

  • Course duration: January - February 2027
  • First week: theoretical part at a distance, from 25th to 29th January 2027 with hours 08.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00
    Second week: practical part in presence from from 8th to 11th February 2027 with hours 08.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00
  • Date of exam in presence: 12th February 2027

Address

Teaching activities take place in the classrooms of the Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering - DICCA, Via all'Opera Pia 15 - 16145 Genoa.

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