AMPP Coating Inspector Program Level 2 (CIP2) FAQ

If you are an ACA member or 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.

This course is classroom based, no safety gear is required. Just a good attitude and willingness to learn.

You must have 2 years verifiable coatings related work experience.

Note: Please review the Accepted Work Experience Requirements

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

Successful completion of this course, practical and theory CBT exam.

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.

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.

Yes, you can do CIP Level 1 and Level 2 back-to-back training courses. However, we recommend you review all course materials prior, there is a lot of content to cover in this time. You must have at least attended CIP1 and have 2 years verifiable coatings related work experience in order to attend CIP2.

We often run Level 1 and Level 2 back-to-back in the same location.

Note: Please review the Accepted Work Experience Requirements