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AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2)
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CIP AMPP Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: Advanced InspectionYou are here
Master ASTM D4541 pull-off adhesion, D3359 cross-cut, D5402 solvent rub, and ISO 4628 service evaluation.
Phase 2: Specialty Coatings
Study thermal spray per AWS C2.18, pipeline FBE/3LPE, concrete coatings, tank linings, and polyurea systems.
Phase 3: Failures and NDE
Learn coating failure modes, laboratory test methods, NDE familiarity (VT/PT/MT/UT/RT), and specification interpretation.
Can You Take the CIP 2 Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Active CIP Level 1 (Basic Coatings Inspector) certification
- •Successful completion of the CIP Level 2 5 day in-person course
- •Successful completion of Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or approved equivalent
- •Pass classroom practical exam
- •Pass Pearson VUE CBT theory exam
- •Submit approved Certified Coatings Inspector Application online
CIP 2 Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
10-16 weeks including the 5 day AMPP course
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Thirty (30) day wait before the first re-take, then a four (4) month wait before the second and any later re-take. Failing the written/theory exam three times requires retaking the training course at the full registration price. Exam authorizations are valid one year from purchase and for a single attempt (AMPP Certification Examination Retake Policy, July 2024).
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100 Practice Questions
CIP Level 2 style advanced questions covering NDE, thermal spray, pipeline FBE, and failure analysis.
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Adaptive coaching for pull-off testing, specialty coatings, laboratory methods, and failure diagnosis.
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What You'll Study
17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
3 sections
Safety
4 sections
Inspection Planning
4 sections
Inspection Activities & Standards
3 sections
Corrosion Causes
3 sections
Corrosion Effect & Control
2 sections
Environmental Conditions & Inspection
4 sections
Surface Preparation Methods
4 sections
Surface Prep Equipment & Standards
5 sections
Coating Application Equipment
3 sections
Specialty Coatings & Products
4 sections
Pipeline Coatings & Hot-Dip Galvanizing
7 sections
Coating Inspection: Assessing
4 sections
Coating Inspection: Verification
4 sections
Documentation
5 sections
Communications & Teamwork
4 sections
Ethics
3 sections
CIP 2 Exam Details
AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2)
Administered by AMPP
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official AMPP content outline
Abrasive and non-abrasive preparation methods, cleanliness and profile standards, and inspection of prepared surfaces including concrete.
Wet and dry film thickness, adhesion, cure and hardness, holiday detection, and specialized tests such as eddy current and ultrasonic DFT.
Inspector duties and authority, pre-job conferences, specifications and hold points, and the sequence of inspection activities.
Generic coating types and cure mechanisms, application methods and equipment, and application defects.
Inspection reports, daily logs, non-conformance records, and the evidentiary role of coating inspection documentation.
Corrosion cells and mechanisms, forms of corrosion, and how coatings and cathodic protection control them.
Ambient readings, dew point and surface temperature, and the instruments used to record them.
Job-site hazards, confined space and containment, and personal protective equipment for coating work.
Communication with contractors, owners and other stakeholders, and conflict resolution on the job site.
Inspector ethics, conflicts of interest, and the limits of inspector authority.
What's Included
17 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the CIP 2?
After passing the CIP 2, you can pursue these career paths
AMPP CIP Level 3
Earn the Senior Certified Coatings Inspector credential via peer-reviewed oral exam after 5 years of coatings experience.
AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist
Advance to specification-focused work with the PCS credential after 7+ years of experience (with BS) or 10 years.
Specialty CIP Endorsements
Add Bridge, Marine, Nuclear, Pipeline, Thermal Spray, or Fireproofing specialty endorsements to expand scope of practice.
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