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How to apply for AMPP QP Accreditation

Applying for SSPC QP Accreditation (now AMPP QP) can be a challenging process, but our forms will walk you through the process. To successfully obtain accreditation, we recommend the below steps for the QP Program that you are looking to attain:

  1. Download and review the relevant QP Standard
  2. Review the associated Audit Checklist
  3. Perform an internal audit with the Audit Checklist
  4. Complete the application form
  5. Gather the required documents for submission

To help in the application process, links to the associated QP application forms, audit checklists, and standards are below. If you have additional questions about the application process, please contact QPInfo@ampp.org.

For AS 3 Independent Training applications, go here.

QP application documents

(Industrial, marine, and commercial coatings contractor accreditation)

Application files

AMPP SSPC QP Application and Submittal Instructions - (pdf 770K)

AMPP SSPC QP Application and Agreement Forms - (pdf 2.2M)

AMPP QP Accreditation Program Rules - (pdf 409K)

QP Standards

QP 1 Standard – Field Coating Application

QP 2 Standard – Field Coating Removal

QP 3 Standard – Shop Coating Application

QP 5 Standard – Inspection Company Accreditation

QP 6 Standard – Contractor Metallizing

QP 7 Standard – Contractor Introductory Program

QP 8 Standard – Polymer Coatings on Concrete

QP 9 Standard – Commercial Painting & Coating

QS 1 Standard – Advanced Quality Management

QN 1 Standard – Nuclear Coating Supplement

Audit checklists

QP 1 Audit checklist – Field Coating Application - (pdf 229K)

QP 2 Audit checklist – Field Coating Removal - (pdf  673K)

QP 3 Audit checklist – Shop Coating Application - (pdf 1M)

QP 5 Audit checklist – Inspection Company Accreditation - (pdf 502K)

QP 6 Audit checklist – Contractor Metallizing - (pdf 452K)

QP 7 Audit checklist – Contractor Introductory Program - (pdf 229K)

QP 8 Audit checklist – Please contact QPInfo@ampp.org

QP 9 Audit checklist – Commercial Painting & Coating - (pdf 1.4M)

QS 1 Audit checklist – Advanced Quality Management - (pdf 514K)

QN 1 Audit checklist – Nuclear Coating Supplement - (pdf 390K)

QP application documents

(Industrial coatings training accreditation )

AS 3 application, standard, checklist, and audit score sheet

AS 3 Application Part 1 - (pdf 1.3M)

AS 3 Application Part 2 - (pdf 1M)

AS 3 Audit Score Sheet - (pdf 678K)

AS 3 Audit Checklist - (pdf 646K)

AS 3 Standard - (pdf 986K)

AS 3 ITO application, standard, checklist, and audit score sheet

AS 3 ITO Application Part 1 - (pdf 1M)

AS 3 ITO Application Part 2 - (pdf 1.5M)

AS 3 ITO Score Sheet - (pdf 681K)

AS 3 ITO Audit Checklist - (pdf 153K)

AS 3 ITO Standard - (pdf 732K)

For each program above, download the PDF application form and associated audit score sheet and checklist to get started. For pricing information or any questions, please contact QPInfo@ampp.org.