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 an offsite coatings facility, hands-on training necessary to perform coating inspection work, team exercises, and both the written and practical exams.

Certification(s):

• Corrosion Technologist
• Senior Corrosion Technologist
• CIP Level 1
• 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 - Peer Review
• 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

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 necessary to perform coating inspection work, team exercises, and both the written and practical exams. The Course focuses on advanced inspection techniques and specialized application for both steel and non-steel substrates. The course includes in-depth coverage of surface preparation, coating types, inspection criteria, and failure modes for various coatings including specialized coatings and linings.

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 - Peer Review
• 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

The CIP Level 1 Course is an intensive presentation of the basic technology of coating application and inspection over a full 60 hours of personal instruction and practice. This course provides both the technical and practical fundamentals for coating inspection work on structural steel projects.

Certification(s):

• Corrosion Technologist
• Senior Corrosion Technologist
• CIP Level 1
• 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 - Peer Review
• 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

The CIP Level 2 Course focuses on advanced inspection techniques and specialized application for both steel and non-steel substrates. The course includes in-depth coverage of surface preparation, coating types, inspection criteria, and failure modes for various coatings including specialized coatings and linings.

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 - Peer Review
• 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 includes topics from CIP Level 1 and CIP Level 2, with a focus on coating inspection in the maritime industry. The course provides in-depth coverage of surface preparation, coating types, inspection criteria, failure modes, and case studies from the maritime industry. CIP Level 2, maritime emphasis highlights the skills and knowledge required to correctly address the inspection requirements of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC). The course concludes with both written and practical exams.

This is a challenging program. Thus, students must meet the prerequisites below in order to pass the program and receive their NACE CIP-2 marine course certification.

Certification(s):

• CIP Level 2 with Marine and Bridge Specialties
• 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 is designed to provide participants in CIP or Certified Coating Inspectors with specific training related to coating inspection of bridges. The course focuses on coating application on bridges and the role of the bridge coating inspector in the quality control process. A 1-hour written examination will be given at the conclusion of the course.

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 a detailed oral examination in front of a three member review board that last approximately two hours and is graded on a pass/fail basis. The exam includes a series of questions that test the candidate's practical and theoretical knowledge of coatings and coating inspection. Candidates are questioned from a random draw of topics ranging from standards, procedures, ethics, coatings use, inspection instruments, role-playing, and specific case questions.

Certification(s):

• CIP Level 3 - Peer Review
• 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 prepares qualified coating inspectors to conduct inspections in nuclear power plants (NPPs). The training focuses on the unique challenges presented by the restrictive and safety-critical environment, plus the verbatim compliance demanded in NPPs, as well as plant and industry regulations, technical specifications, and procedures.

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