Coating Applicator Examiner Qualification

CERTIFICATION

Coating Applicator Examiner Qualification

Elevate your coatings career with a Coating Applicator Examiner Qualification — use your expertise to assess and certify the next generation of applicators, ensuring they meet the highest standards for performance and safety.

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Coating Applicator Examiner Qualification
Delivery

In-Person

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

This qualification is designed for seasoned coatings professionals who have deep experience in both applying coatings and inspecting them. To earn the examiner credential, you need at least 5 years of work experience as a coating applicator, plus active certifications in both Basic Coatings Inspector and Coating Applicator.

Once qualified, you’ll play a critical role in AMPP’s certification ecosystem — helping to certify other applicators, validate their technical skills, and uphold safety and quality standards in industrial coatings.

Who it's for

  • Coatings Professionals
  • Coatings Inspectors

Steps to certification

  1. Work experience and education requirements

    5 years of work experience as a coating applicator

  2. Certification and application requirements

    An active Basic Coatings Inspector Certification and an active Coating Applicator Certification

  3. Core training requirements

    Successful completion of the Examiner Training

Looking to renew your certification?

Visit My Certification Portal to log and manage your work experience and Professional Development Hours (PDH's) needed. Your work experience and PDH's will be submitted as part of your renewal application but you can input PDH's at any time.

View Renewal Guide  |  My Certification Portal

Guides and resources

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Certification resources

Basic Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 1)

About computer-based testing (CBT)

Ethics for the corrosion professional

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