Completing the Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 2 Course is the first step towards obtaining the Certified Coatings Inspector Certification. This course provides instruction on documenting and performing non-destructive and destructive inspections, as well as inspection of different surfaces and non-liquid coatings.
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Level 2 - Course highlights
- Explain advanced corrosion theory, as it applies to the role of cathodic protection when used with coatings.
- Identify types of environmental controls and inspection concerns associated with the use of digital electronic hygrometers, data loggers, and wind speed monitors.
- Identify standards, methods of use, and inspection concerns for centrifugal blast cleaning and water-jetting equipment.
- Recognize the importance of surface preparation, application, and inspection of liquid-applied and thick barrier linings.
- Utilize destructive coating inspection equipment, such as adhesion and hardness testers, pH meters and ultrasonic thickness and eddy-current dry film thickness gauges.
- Recognize the methods of use, standards, and inspection concerns for specialized application equipment including plural-component, electrostatic and centrifugal, and hot spray systems.
- Recall concrete coating techniques, concerns and test instruments used for inspection.
- Identify specialized coating techniques and application of non-liquid coatings including powdered coatings, spray metalizing, hot-dip hot dip galvanizing and automated coatings application.
- Distinguish between different coating survey techniques, procedures, and common coating failure modes.
- Describe maintenance coating operations, as well as health and safety concerns in relations to the inspector’s work conditions.
Work experience required
2 years verifiable coatings related work experience.
Note: Please review the Accepted Work Experience Requirements
Enroll in the Coating Inspector Program and fulfill all course requirements
- Successful completion of CIP Level 2 Course
- Successful completion of the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training
- Active Basic Coatings Inspector Certification
- Approved Certified Coatings Inspector Application
Note: Certification candidates must apply for this certification by submitting an on-line application which is subject to approval.
Take required exams
Certification Exam - Certified Coatings Inspector Practical exam administered in the classroom.
Practical Exam Preparation Guide
Note: This exam is delivered as part of the AMPP CIP Level 2 course
Certification Exam - CIP Level 2 Exam NACE-CIP2-001 scheduled through Pearson VUE.
Note: This exam is available on Computer Based Testing (CBT) at Pearson Virtual University Experience (VUE)
- Non AMPP Members: 3.104 Usd + 20%Vat (Vat is valid for companies and attendees which are registered in Turkey)
- AMPP Members: 2.829 Usd + 20%Vat (Vat is valid for companies and attendees which are registered in Turkey)
The course fee includes training materials (course manual and necessary reference documents), a course certificate, lunches, and meals during coffee breaks. It also covers transportation from the hotel to the shipyard for the lab day. Please note that travel and accommodation expenses for attendees are not included in the course price.
