Coatings (CARC) Certification

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STAR4D Certification Programs

Sample Itineraries and Program Information

Cancellation Policy

If it is four weeks or less before the training (certification and/or recertification), no refund will be issued.  A replacement may be sent with no penalty, but please notify STAR4D of the name change at your earliest convenience.

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STAR4D training focuses on the aspects spray technicians need to know in order to accomplish tasks in the correct and most efficient way.

With proper training, technicians are able to reduce the amount of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) being released into the environment, the amount of coating wasted during application, and the reduction of costly rework. Being able to correctly apply coating to the proper film thickness also reduces the time and effort of completing work and improves corrosion protection.

STAR4D (CARC) coating technician certified painter training is a 2-day course broken down into three processes: classroom, hands-on application in the booth, and 3D virtual training using the VirtualPaint 3D. It focuses on comprehensive knowledge of the entire CARC coating process. 

STAR4D CARC Technician Certification meets the requirements of USMC TM 4750 and/or MIL-DTL-53072G Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) system application procedures and quality control inspection.

The STAR4D coatings technician certification focuses on the use of chemical agent resistance coatings, commonly referred to as CARC. This course will train technicians to practice strategies and techniques enabling less material usage and an improvement in finish quality.

Topics covered (see sample itinerary in sidebar)

  • Safety
  • Masking
  • Surface Preparation
  • Liquid Coating Mixing and Viscosity
  • CARC Coatings Systems
  • Spray Application Equipment and Setup
  • Application Technique
  • Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Coating Defects and Failures

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Certification Requirements and Registration

There are no prerequisites for STAR4D certification. The program has been designed to cater to spray technicians of all levels - from a beginner to a technician with 20+ year's experience.

In order to receive certification, technicians must receive at least 80% on a written evaluation, 75% on VirtualPaint evaluation, and properly apply topcoat and related primers to the recommended mil specifications.

To register for a certification class, contact us for upcoming course dates. You will not be registered until payment has been made and you have received confirmation regarding attendance. 


Sample Itineraries and Program Information

Two Day Course Itinerary

STAR4D CARC Training

Cancellation Policy

If it is four weeks or less before the training (certification and/or recertification), no refund will be issued.  A replacement may be sent with no penalty, but please notify STAR4D of the name change at your earliest convenience.

Managed By

United States Marine Corps Corrosion and Prevention Control logo