The CIP Exam Course 1 completes the Level 1 training contained in the CIP DVD Set 1 (prior purchase of the DVD is required). This 3-day short course includes a practical lab at a coatings facility, hands-on training, team exercises, and both the written and practical exams.

Certification Awarded

Upon successful completion of the course and exams, the student will be recognized as a NACE Certified Coating Inspector – Level 1.

Certification(s):

• Corrosion Technologist
• Senior Corrosion Technologist
• CIP Level 2
• CIP Level 1 with Bridge Specialty
• CIP Level 1 with Marine Specialty
• CIP Level 1 with Marine and Bridge Specialties
• CIP Level 2 with Bridge Specialty
• CIP Level 2 with Marine Specialty
• CIP Level 3
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Bridge
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine and Bridge
• CIP Level 1 Nuclear
• CIP Level 2 Nuclear
• CIP Level 3 Nuclear
• CIP Level 2 Marine
• CIP Level 1

The CIP Exam Course 2 completes the Level 2 training contained in the CIP DVD Set 2 (prior purchase of the DVD is required). This 3-day short course includes hands-on training, team exercises, and both the written and practical exams.

Upon successful completion on the course and exams, the student will be recognized as a NACE Certified Coating Inspector – Level 2.

Certification(s):

• CIP Level 2
• CIP Level 2 with Bridge Specialty
• CIP Level 2 with Marine Specialty
• CIP Level 2 with Marine and Bridge Specialties
• CIP Level 3
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Bridge
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine and Bridge
• CIP Level 2 Nuclear
• CIP Level 3 Nuclear

CIP Level 1 is a six-day course that offers a full 60 hours of instruction on the technical and practical fundamentals of coating inspection work for structural steel projects.

Certification Awarded: Upon successful completion of the course and exams, the students will be certified as a NACE Certified Coating Inspector - Level 1.

Certification(s):

• Corrosion Technologist
• Senior Corrosion Technologist
• CIP Level 2
• CIP Level 1 with Bridge Specialty
• CIP Level 1 with Marine Specialty
• CIP Level 1 with Marine and Bridge Specialties
• CIP Level 2 with Bridge Specialty
• CIP Level 2 with Marine Specialty
• CIP Level 3
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Bridge
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine and Bridge
• CIP Level 1 Nuclear
• CIP Level 2 Nuclear
• CIP Level 3 Nuclear
• CIP Level 2 Marine
• CIP Level 1

CIP Level 2 is a six-day course that focuses on advanced inspection techniques and specialized application methods for both steel and non-steel substrates, including concrete. The course provides in-depth coverage of:

• surface preparation
• coating types
• inspection criteria
• lab testing
• failure modes for various coatings, including specialized coatings and linings
  
  Certification Awarded
  
  Upon successful completion on the course and exams, the student will be recognized as a NACE Certified Coating Inspector – Level 2.
  
  

  Certification(s):

  • CIP Level 2
  • CIP Level 2 with Bridge Specialty
  • CIP Level 2 with Marine Specialty
  • CIP Level 2 with Marine and Bridge Specialties
  • CIP Level 3
  • CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine
  • CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Bridge
  • CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine and Bridge
  • CIP Level 2 Nuclear
  • CIP Level 3 Nuclear

CIP Level 2, Maritime Emphasis highlights the skills and knowledge required to correctly perform a thorough coatings inspection aboard commerical ships in keeping with International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) rules

Certification(s):

• CIP Level 2 with Marine and Bridge Specialties
• CIP Level 3
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine and Bridge
• CIP Level 2 Marine

The CIP One-Day Bridge Course provides specialized training for coating inspection of bridges that meets the training requirements specified by the U. S. Department of Transportation.

Certification(s):

• CIP Level 1 with Bridge Specialty
• CIP Level 1 with Marine and Bridge Specialties
• CIP Level 2 with Bridge Specialty
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Bridge
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine and Bridge

CIP Level 3 Peer Review is an intensive, detailed oral examination that is given in front of a three-member review board and lasts approximately two hours.

There is no corresponding coursework for CIP Level 3, only an oral assessment.

Certification(s):

• CIP Level 3
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Bridge
• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review with Marine and Bridge
• CIP Level 3 Nuclear

This course provides coating inspectors an understanding of the requirements, methods, and means to conduct inspections inside the various areas of nuclear power plants.

There are no prerequisites to attend the training course; however, NACE CIP Level 1 Certification is recommended. Those who successfully complete the course examination but do not qualify for certification receive a certificate of attendance and a grade letter.

To achieve certification, NACE CIP Level 1 Certification is required, along with documented work experience with coatings focused projects for a nuclear power plant.

Quote from experienced inspector: “Just because you have inspection skills and can pass background checks, doesn’t mean you can work in nuclear power plants.” This course will prepare you!

Certification(s):

• CIP Level 1 Nuclear
• CIP Level 2 Nuclear
• CIP Level 3 Nuclear

This five day course will help contractors and inspectors understand the proper procedure for coating application on pipeline projects. Through the use of daily in-class presentations and videos followed immediately by hands-on demonstrations in field conditions, students will develop and practice the skills required to properly apply the specified field applied coatings under expected pipeline construction conditions.

Certification(s):

No related certifications.