Nuclear Coatings Inspection Specialty

Nuclear Specialty
How to get this certification specialty
  1. Enroll and complete course requirements
  2. Meet certification requirements
  3. Take required exams

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Nuclear Coatings Inspection Specialty

The Coatings Inspector Program nuclear specialty is designed for those wanting more specialized training in nuclear coating inspection. This specialty is an enhancement to your current Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1), Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2), or Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3) certification. Requirements for obtaining the specialty include completing the Nuclear Power Plant Training for Coatings Inspector course successfully along with the exam.

Who should pursue and apply?

  • Coating inspectors
  • NPP quality assurance managers
  • Qualified coating inspectors and coating contractors
  • Inspection firms – qualified inspectors and managers
  • Coating inspection and evaluation personnel at architectural engineering firms
  • Inspection firms – qualified inspectors and managers
  • Coating manufacturers sales and technical representatives
  • Coating evaluation personnel from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (U.S.)
  • Paint supervisors at nuclear power plants
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How to achieve the Nuclear Coatings Inspection Specialty

  1. Meet work experience requirements

    160 hours of work on coatings focused projects for a nuclear power plant

  2. Enroll and complete course requirements

    Successful completion of the Nuclear Power Plant Training for Coatings Inspectors course

    Successful completion of the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training

  3. Meet certification requirements

    Current Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1), Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2), or Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3) certification

    CIP Nuclear Specialty Application

  4. Take required exams

    CIP Nuclear Theory Exam (delivered via Examity)

Start Your Journey

Certification candidates have four (4) years to complete all requirements, including a successful completion of the exam, and an approved application with the required work experience and education requirements.

Exam preparation guides

Written Exam Preparation Guide

Certification resources

Remote Online Exam Proctoring Examity Resources

Ethics for the corrosion professional

How to access the specialty exam

  • Login to My Certification Portal
  • Select ‘Schedule/Manage Exams’
  • Find your Exam from ‘Choose an Examination’ list
  • Follow prompts to complete exam purchase

My certification portal

Renewal requirements

The Nuclear Specialty is renewed with your primary Coatings Inspector Program (CIP) certification but also requires the additional document located in My Certification Portal. Certification holders are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee for renewal.

NOTE: AMPP reserves the right to return any incomplete applications or those that do not meet the requirements. All application fees are non-refundable. To avoid processing delays or forfeiture of fees, please ensure that the application is complete, meets all the requirements and payment has been received.