Certification

Basic Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 1)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance

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The CIP Level 1 course is your first step toward earning the Basic Coatings Inspector Certification. The course combines classroom instruction and hands-on exercises in coating materials, surface preparation, application techniques, and inspection testing.

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Dry Film Thickness (DFT) MeasurementCoating Application BasicsSurface PreparationDecision-MakingWet/Dry Abrasive BlastingInspectionQuality ControlJob Site Specifications
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