Why attend - benefits of attending

The Coating Application Specialist® Certification Program is designed to certify those individual applicators who have experience and training in all aspects of hands-on surface preparation and coating application of complex industrial and marine structures, according to the requirements of the Coating Application Specialist (CAS) Program. This certification program also meets the requirements of ISO 17024. Facility owners, contractors, or certifying agencies may use this program for certification of Application Specialists for other substrates or conditions, as considered appropriate.

What the exams cover

Level 2 – Hands-on Exam

The hands-on portion of the testing certifies proficiency in abrasive blasting and coating application using conventional or airless spray. A minimum grade of 90% is required on the hands-on, practical exam in order for a painter to be considered for (CAS) certification.

Level 2 – Written Exam

The SSPC Coating Application Specialist Level 2 certification program requires passing a closed-book, 100 multiple-choice question, written exam drawn from the core areas of SSPC's Transition Plan. “Body of Knowledge”:

• Environmental, Safety, and Health
• Surface Preparation
• Coating Application
• Equipment/Troubleshooting

A minimum grade of 70% is required on the written exam for a painter to be considered for (CAS) certification.

How to achieve certification

1. Enroll in a Coating Application Specialist Level 2 Exam

   Register for a Coating Application Specialist Level 2 Full Written and Practical Exam program offering

   Note: Registering for this program includes the written and practical (hands-on) exams

   Or

   If you already have CAS Level 2 Interim or C7/C12, then register for a Coating Application Specialist Level 2 Full Written Exam Only

   Note: Registering for this program includes the written exam only (Full Status)

2. Ensure all prerequisite forms are filled out and returned to AMPP

   CAS Level 2 (Written Only Exam) Prerequisite Form - For Full Status

3. Take Coating Application Specialist Level 2 Exam(s)

Start Your Journey

Interim Program and Full Status Certification

Interim Program
The Interim Certification Program allows those in the current workforce the opportunity to realistically achieve certification during the next several years. It focuses directly on the needs of the Application Specialist and provides criteria for the education, training, experience, knowledge, and motor skills required to prepare and apply protective coatings to steel and concrete surfaces of complex industrial and marine structures.

Full Status Certification Program
The Coating Application Specialist Certification Program is designed to certify those individual craft workers who have experience and training in all aspects of hands-on surface preparation and coating application of complex industrial and marine structures, according to the requirements of the Coating Application Specialist (CAS) Program. This certification program also meets the requirements of ISO 17024. Facility owners, contractors, or certifying agencies may use this program for certification of Application Specialists for other substrates or conditions, as considered appropriate.