Thermal Spray Inspection Specialty

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

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Thermal Spray Inspection Specialty

The Coatings Inspector Program thermal spray inspection specialty is designed for those wanting more specialized training in thermal spray 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 Thermal Spray Inspection Course (THERMAL INSP) successfully along with the required exams.

Who should attend?

This course is suited for project supervisors, inspectors involved in NAVSEA, and DOT thermal spray projects.

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How to achieve the Thermal Spray Inspection Specialty

  1. Enroll and complete course requirements

    Successful completion of the Thermal Spray Inspection (THERMAL INSP) 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

  4. Take required exams

    Thermal Spray Inspector Level 2 Exam (delivered via Examity)

Schedule Your Exam

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 guide

Thermal Spray Inspector 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

Recertification will coincide with your Coatings Inspector Program (CIP) recertification every 3 years.

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.