Coatings Inspector Program Specialties

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Coatings Inspector Program Specialties

AMPP Coatings Inspector Specialties build upon, complement, and expand the industry’s most recognized Coatings Inspector Program. The AMPP Coatings Inspector program is widely recognized across the industry as the market standard for inspection credentials for over 30 years. These specializations are built upon this program to address the need for related inspection training and to offer additional training and job specialization opportunities for inspectors. To obtain a specialty, you must first hold an AMPP Coatings Inspector credential.

Specialties can be obtained for all levels of Coatings Inspector credentials, from Basic Coatings Inspector to Senior Certified Coatings Inspector. Requirements vary depending on the specific specialty but generally include a course or training component, along with a testing component. 

Benefits for coatings inspectors include:

  • Expanding your inspection knowledge
  • Upgrading your current credential
  • Connecting a new skill to your credential
  • Creating additional job opportunities

Current Coatings Inspector Specialties

Thermal Spray Inspector Training (THERMAL INSP)
Bridge Coating Specialty

How to achieve certification

Bridge CIP Specialty
Thermal Spray Inspector Training (THERMAL INSP)
Thermal Spray Inspection Specialty

How to achieve certification

Thermal Spray Inspection Specialty
Pipeline Coating Inspector (PIPE INSP)
Pipeline Coating Inspection Specialty

How to achieve certification

Pipeline Coating Inspection Specialty
Fireproofing Inspector (FIRE INSP)
Fireproofing Inspection Specialty

How to achieve certification

Fireproofing Inspection Specialty
Marine CIP Specialty
Marine Coating Inspection Specialty

How to achieve certification

Marine Coating Inspection Specialty
Nuclear CIP Specialty
Nuclear Coating Inspection Specialty

How to achieve certification

Nuclear Coating Inspection Specialty
Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion Under Insulation Inspection Specialty

How to achieve certification

Corrosion Under Insulation Inspection Specialty