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ACA Home Training Training Frequently Asked Questions AMPP Cathodic Protection Level 1 Tester (CP1) FAQ
If you are an ACA member you may register for any CP1 training course at the member rate. If you are an AMPP member, you may register for any AMPP training course at the member rate. If you are not a member, you may either register at the non-member rate or sign up to become a member – you can sign up to become an ACA member here.
You will be provided with a hard copy of your manual and all equipment needed to complete the practical. The practical is classroom based so steal-cap boots are not necessary. We recommend closed toe shoes and long hair to be tied back.
Catering will be provided.
6 months of CP related work experience.
Successful completion of the CP1 course, practical and theory CBT exam.
Successful completion of the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training course.
If you are unsuccessful in your practical exam, you will need to resit the full course to gain your accreditation. You will be provided with a 20% discount that you can use to register for a new course.
Students who are unsuccessful on the theory CBT exam you can register with Pearson VUE to resit the exam at any time. Appointments are based on Pearson VUE scheduling. The cost for this is $285 inc. GST paid directly to Pearson VUE.
They must wait 30 days for a retake of the exam. If the second attempt is failed, you must wait 120 days after the second attempt. If all three attempts are failed, they must completely start over with a full course registration.
All AMPP students will have access to their results, details and certification through My Certification Portal – AMPP. Results should be available around a month from completion.
No, if you fulfill work experience and education requirements for CP2 you do not have to complete CP1 in order to attempt CP2 or higher levels. Although it is recommended that you complete the series of AMPPs Cathodic Protection courses in level order.
Please note if you do skip the previous levels you are likely to find it difficult and we recommend you complete the preassessment to ensure your knowledge base is established before you attempt the CP2 or higher-level course.
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