Certification: Coating Inspector Program - Level 3 Peer Review

This certification is designed for coating inspectors who aim to be recognized as leaders in the Coatings Inspection field. This includes:

Highly skilled and experienced in corrosion, surface preparation, cleanliness, environmental conditions, test instruments, coating mixtures, and safety
Can undertake unsupervised non-destructive and destructive inspections of liquid and non-liquid coatings applied to any substrate
Has demonstrated technical knowledge, problem solving ability regarding issues that may arise on site and is capable of supervising basic (CIP Level 1) and intermediate (CIP Level 2) coating inspectors
After completing five years of inspection related work and successful completion of the CIP level 3 peer review oral exam, an advanced inspector has "expert knowledge" of all referenced competencies identified for level 1, 2 and 3. They can undertake unsupervised non‐destructive and destructive inspections of liquid and non‐liquid coatings applied to any substrate. The advanced inspector has proven their technical knowledge and ability to communicate regarding practical issues that may arise on site and is capable of supervising basic and intermediate inspectors.

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.
More information about this certification

Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.