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Key Facts: AMPP CAS-2 Exam
100
Written Exam Questions
AMPP CAS Level 2 page
70% / 90%
Written / Practical Passing Score
AMPP CAS Level 2 page
4 hours
Total Exam Time (written + practical)
AMPP CAS Level 2 page
4 years
Certification Validity
AMPP recertification policy
SSPC-ACS 1 / NACE No. 13
Underlying Standard
AMPP / SSPC
Closed-book
Written Exam Format
AMPP CAS Level 2 page
AMPP CAS Level 2 is the advanced industrial coating applicator credential issued by AMPP from SSPC-ACS 1 / NACE No. 13. Certification requires a completed prerequisite form, a 100-question closed-book written exam (pass at 70%), and a hands-on abrasive blasting and conventional/airless spray practical (pass at 90%) administered together in about 4 hours at an AMPP test site. Topics span SSPC-PA 2 DFT (80/20 rule, restriction levels 1-5), SSPC-SP WJ-1 to WJ-4 water jetting, plural-component polyurea spray, AWS C2.18 thermal spray, tank lining application, holiday testing, OSHA confined space and respiratory protection, and defect diagnosis. The credential is valid 4 years and is offered in English/Spanish (Greek/Polish/Portuguese on request).
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1The AMPP Coating Application Specialist (CAS) Level 2 written exam is administered under what conditions?
2What minimum scores must a candidate achieve to pass CAS Level 2?
3Which body of knowledge is the foundation for the CAS Level 2 examination?
4How long is the AMPP CAS Level 2 certification valid before recertification is required?
5Per SSPC-PA 2, a 'spot measurement' is defined as the average of how many gage readings taken within a 1.5-inch (38 mm) diameter circle?
6SSPC-PA 2 specifies the standard frequency of spot measurements for structural steel as:
7Under the SSPC-PA 2 '80/20 Rule' (Restriction Level 3), an individual spot measurement may be:
8Per SSPC-PA 2, an individual gage reading (within a spot) may be:
9Which SSPC-PA 2 Coating Thickness Restriction Level allows the minimum DFT to be 80% of specified minimum but places NO upper limit on maximum DFT?
10Per SSPC-PA 2 Restriction Level 4, the maximum spot DFT may not exceed:
About the AMPP CAS-2 Exam
The AMPP Coating Application Specialist (CAS) Level 2 certification is the advanced applicator credential issued by AMPP, drawn from the joint SSPC-ACS 1 / NACE No. 13 Applicator Certification Standard No. 1, 'Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist Qualification and Certification.' It validates the knowledge and hands-on competence required for senior industrial coating applicators working on complex industrial, marine, shipbuilding, water/wastewater, and infrastructure projects. Content includes SSPC-PA 1 (workmanship) and SSPC-PA 2 (DFT measurement: spot frequency, 80/20 rule, restriction levels 1-5), SSPC-SP surface preparation standards (SP 5 White Metal through SP 10 Near-White) and SSPC-SP WJ-1 through WJ-4 water jetting per SSPC-SP 12 / NACE No. 5, ASTM D4417 surface profile (Methods A/B/C including replica tape), ASTM D4285 compressed-air blotter test, Bresle soluble salt testing (ISO 8502-6/9), conventional and airless spray, plural-component proportioning for polyurea (typically 1:1 by volume through heated hoses), electrostatic spray, thermal spray metallizing per AWS C2.18 / C2.23M (typically 5-10 mil DFT on SP 5 with 2.5-4 mil sharp profile), tank lining application and high-voltage holiday testing per NACE/AMPP SP0188, stripe coating, edge retention, defect diagnosis (mud-cracking, amine blush, cratering, dry spray, sagging, solvent entrapment), confined space entry (29 CFR 1910.146), supplied-air respirators (1910.134), lead (1926.62) and hexavalent chromium (1926.1126), SSPC Guide 6 containment, and project documentation. Candidates submit a prerequisite form documenting applicator experience and are strongly encouraged to complete the AMPP CAS Prep course before sitting for both the 100-question closed-book written exam (70% pass) and the hands-on practical (90% pass), administered together in approximately 4 hours.
Assessment
100-question closed-book written exam plus a hands-on abrasive blasting and coating application practical (conventional or airless spray)
Time Limit
4 hours total
Passing Score
70% written + 90% practical
Exam Fee
Via AMPP Store (AMPP)
AMPP CAS-2 Exam Content Outline
Environmental, Safety, and Health
OSHA confined-space program (29 CFR 1910.146) including O2/LEL/toxic atmosphere monitoring, hot work permits, lead PEL 50 ug/m^3 (1926.62), hexavalent chromium PEL 5 ug/m^3 (1926.1126), supplied-air respirators (1910.134), Level A/B/C PPE, NFPA 33 bonding/grounding, and fall arrest
Environmental Compliance and Containment
Clean Air Act VOC limits, EPA AIM rule, regional SIP/SCAQMD rules, SSPC Guide 6 containment classes, RCRA waste characterization and manifesting, and lead waste disposal
Surface Preparation Standards
SSPC-SP 5 White Metal (Sa 3), SSPC-SP 6 Commercial (Sa 2), SSPC-SP 10 Near-White (Sa 2.5), SSPC-SP 11 power tool to bare metal, abrasive selection (steel grit angular for sharp profile, shot for peening), and abrasive recycling
Water Jetting per SSPC-SP 12 / NACE No. 5
WJ-1 (clean to bare substrate), WJ-2 (very thorough, 95% clean), WJ-3 (thorough, two-thirds clean), WJ-4 (loose material removal), SC-1 to SC-3 soluble contaminant levels, flash rust grades (L/M/H), and 700+ bar working pressures
Surface Verification (Profile, Salts, Air Quality)
ASTM D4417 Methods A/B/C surface profile (replica tape, depth micrometer, comparator), Bresle method (ISO 8502-6/9) soluble salts, ASTM D4285 compressed-air blotter test, and dew point control (surface at least 5 F above dew point)
SSPC-PA 2 DFT Measurement
Spot measurement (average of 3 gage readings within 1.5-inch circle), 5 spots per 100 ft^2 frequency, 80/20 Rule (Level 3), Restriction Levels 1-5 limits, gage calibration with NIST-traceable shims, WFT and volume solids math (WFT x %vol solids = theoretical DFT)
Coating Application Methods
Conventional air-atomized (30-100 psi air), airless spray (1,500-3,500 psi hydraulic, tip code XYZ for fan and orifice), air-assisted airless, electrostatic wraparound spray, brush/roller, and plural-component polyurea (1:1 by volume, heated hose 150-180 F)
Specialty Application: Thermal Spray and Tank Lining
Thermal spray zinc/aluminum metallizing per AWS C2.18 / C2.23M (5-10 mil typical DFT on SP 5 / 2.5-4 mil sharp profile, operator bend test qualification, sealer over thermal spray) and immersion tank linings with high-voltage holiday detection per NACE/AMPP SP0188
Defect Diagnosis and Nonconforming Work
Mud-cracking (over-thick IOZ), amine blush (humidity during epoxy cure), cratering (silicone contamination), dry spray (gun too far), sagging (gun too close), solvent entrapment, soluble-salt-driven osmotic blistering, and remediation/touch-up workflows
How to Pass the AMPP CAS-2 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% written + 90% practical
- Assessment: 100-question closed-book written exam plus a hands-on abrasive blasting and coating application practical (conventional or airless spray)
- Time limit: 4 hours total
- Exam fee: Via AMPP Store
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AMPP CAS Level 2 certification?
AMPP Coating Application Specialist (CAS) Level 2 is the advanced industrial coatings applicator certification issued by AMPP under the SSPC-ACS 1 / NACE No. 13 standard. It validates that the applicator can perform abrasive blasting, water jetting, conventional and airless spray, plural-component spray, thermal spray metallizing, tank lining application, and stripe coating to industry standards on complex industrial and marine projects.
What is the exam format and passing score?
The CAS Level 2 examination is approximately 4 hours total and includes (1) a 100-question closed-book written multiple-choice exam (minimum passing score 70%) and (2) a hands-on practical in abrasive blasting and coating application using conventional or airless spray (minimum passing score 90%). Both components must be passed independently.
What are the prerequisites and how do I register?
Candidates submit an AMPP prerequisite form that documents qualifying applicator experience. The AMPP CAS Prep course is strongly recommended but not strictly required. Holders of CAS Level 2 Interim, C7, or C12 may test the written exam only. Registration is handled through the AMPP Store and the AMPP certification portal, and the practical is administered at an AMPP in-person test site.
How long is the certification valid and how do I recertify?
AMPP CAS Level 2 is valid for 4 years. Recertification is available through the AMPP recertification process, which requires documenting ongoing applicator work experience and meeting AMPP's renewal requirements before expiration. Lapsed credentials may require re-examination.
What languages is the CAS Level 2 exam offered in?
English and Spanish are standard. Greek, Polish, and Portuguese are available upon request. Candidates should confirm language availability with AMPP at the time of registration.
How does CAS Level 2 differ from CAS Level 1?
CAS Level 1 covers foundational applicator competencies (single-component spray, basic surface preparation, basic DFT) for general industrial work. CAS Level 2 is significantly more advanced and covers plural-component spray for polyurea and high-solids coatings, thermal spray metallizing per AWS C2.18, water jetting per SSPC-SP WJ-1 through WJ-4, the full SSPC-PA 2 framework (80/20 rule, restriction levels), tank lining application with high-voltage holiday detection, and complex defect diagnosis.