Career Details

Coating Inspector Program - Level 3 Peer Review

Description

This certification is designed for coating inspectors who aim to be recognized as leaders in the Coatings Inspection field. This includes: Highly skilled and experienced in corrosion, surface preparation, cleanliness, environmental conditions, test instruments, coating mixtures, and safety Can undertake unsupervised non-destructive and destructive inspections of liquid and non-liquid coatings applied to any substrate Has demonstrated technical knowledge, problem solving ability regarding issues that may arise on site and is capable of supervising basic (CIP Level 1) and intermediate (CIP Level 2) coating inspectors After completing five years of inspection related work and successful completion of the CIP level 3 peer review oral exam, an advanced inspector has "expert knowledge" of all referenced competencies identified for level 1, 2 and 3. They can undertake unsupervised non‐destructive and destructive inspections of liquid and non‐liquid coatings applied to any substrate. The advanced inspector has proven their technical knowledge and ability to communicate regarding practical issues that may arise on site and is capable of supervising basic and intermediate inspectors. Certification candidates have four (4) years to complete all requirements, including a successful completion of the exam, and an approved application with the required work experience and education requirements.

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Coating Inspector Program - Level 1

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Coating Inspector Program Level 2

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Coating Inspector Program Level 2 - Marine Specialty

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

C - Specialty

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