NACE Coating Inspector Certifications

Coating Inspector Program certifications include CIP Level 1, CIP Level 2, CIP Level 3 Peer Review and CIP Specialties. Let me show you the details of each certification below.

CIP Level 1

Coating inspector Level 1 certification is designed for Coating Inspectors responsible for performing and documenting basic and non-destructive inspections of liquid coatings applied by brush, roller or spray to steel surfaces under the supervision of a level 2 in a shop setting or level 3 inspector when working in a shop or field setting.

Requirements for CIP Level 1 Certification

Required course: NACE CIP Level 1 Course

Required practical exam: CIP1 Level 1 practical exam

Required test: NACE-CIP1-001 Coating Inspector Level 1

Candidates have 4 hours to complete the above requirements. After you complete all the above requirements, you will be awarded NCE Coating Inspector Level 1.

CIP Level 2

Coatings Inspector Program Level 2 certification is designed for Level 2 Coating Inspectors responsible for performing and documenting non-destructive/destructive inspections of liquid and non-liquid coatings to any substrate in a shop setting or under the supervision of a level 3 inspector when working in a field setting.

Requirements for CIP Level 2 Certification

Active CIP Level 1 Certification

2 years verifiable coatings related work experience

Required course: NACE CIP Level 2 Course

Required practical exam: CIP1 Level 2 practical exam

Required test: NACE-CIP2-001 Coating Inspector Level 2

Candidates also have 4 years to complete all the above requirements. After you complete all the above requirements, you will be awarded NCE Coating Inspector Level 2. 

CIP Level 3 Peer Review

Coatings Inspector Program Level 3 Peer Review certification is designed for level 3 coating inspectors who aim to be recognized as leaders in the Coatings Inspection field.

Requirements for CIP Level 3 Certification

Application Requirement: Approved CIP Level 3 Application

Active CIP Level 2 Certification

5 years Corrosion Work Experience in Coatings

Required test: Certification Exam-CIP Level 3 Oral Exam NACE-CIP3-001

After you complete all the above requirements, you will be awarded NACE Coating Inspector Level 3.

CIP Specialties

Enhance your CIP Certifications and hone your skills and knowledge with the following specialties:

Nuclear Specialty

Bridge Specialty

Marine Specialty

Requirements for Nuclear Specialty

Required certification: CIP Level 1, CIP Level 2 or CIP Level 3

Required course: NACE Nuclear Power Plant Training for Coatings Inspectors

Requirements for Bridge Specialty

Required certification: CIP Level 1, CIP Level 2 or CIP Level 3

Required course: NACE CIP Bridge eCourse

Required test: Coatings Inspector Bridge Specialty

Requirements for Marine Specialty

Required certification: CIP Level 1, CIP Level 2 or CIP Level 3

Required course: NACE Marine Coating Technology

Hope the above certification information will be helpful in your exams preparation.

Note: Some of the above information is collected from NACE official website.