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Coating Inspector Program (CIP)
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 CIP Level 2
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 CIP Level 3
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Go to CIP! Celebrating 25 years of excellence, CIP has become the most widely recognized coating inspector certification program in the world.

  • CIP courses have been offered in 34 nations.
  • CIP certification is represented in 97 nations.
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How do I become a certified NACE Coating Inspector?

Once individuals successfully complete CIP Level 1, CIP Level 2, or pass CIP Level 3 Peer Review, they are eligible to apply for the related certifications, listed below. Each certification level allows them to perform different tasks in the field.

See below for training options to achieve these certifications. You may also continue your CIP training by taking our specialty course, CIP 1-day Bridge Course.

NACE Coating Inspector Level 1-Certified

With this level of certification, a person is qualified to undertake basic coating inspection of structural steel using nondestructive techniques and instrumentation under the supervision of a NACE Certified Coating Inspector-Level 3. The person certified at this level has basic knowledge of coating materials and techniques for surface preparation and application on steel substrates.

NACE Coating Inspector Level 2-Certified

With this level of certification, a person is qualified to perform advanced coating inspections using both nondestructive and destructive techniques and instrumentation. The person certified at this level has sufficient knowledge of specialized coating materials and techniques for the surface preparation and application used on a wide variety of substrates. He/she also has ample knowledge in advanced report writing, condition surveys, failure analysis, and refurbishment.

NACE Certified Coating Inspector Level 3

With this level of certification, a person has demonstrated experience in practical environments to a panel of peers when faced with coatings related scenarios. This individual possesses the knowledge and can perform the tasks of individuals certified at Levels 1 and 2. Furthermore, this certification qualifies a person to supervise individuals who are NACE Coating Inspector Level 1-Certified and NACE Coating Inspector Level 2-Certified.
Training Options

IPC NACE would like to thank International Protective Coatings for its generous contribution toward the development
of the NACE CIP in a DVD-ROM format.
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