AMPP CCI-1 study guide
AMPP CCI-1 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector Level 1 (CCI-1) is an entry-level credential in the coatings inspection family offered by AMPP, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance. AMPP describes itself as the largest global community for corrosion and coatings expertise, safeguarding assets through education, credentialing, accreditation, innovation and standardization, and its certification programs cover coating inspection alongside cathodic protection, protective coatings and corrosion prevention. CCI-1 is aimed at people entering coatings inspection or working alongside inspectors - applicators, QA/QC staff, engineers and asset owners who need to verify that surface preparation and coating application meet specification. Because it is a Level 1 credential, expect the emphasis on fundamentals rather than arbitration-level judgment: corrosion basics, surface preparation methods and standards, application and inspection techniques, and the documentation and safety practices that surround them. The AMPP CCI-1 study guide has 4 sections and about 1,180 words.
01Coating Fundamentals and Corrosion Basics
You must be able to explain why a coating protects steel, not just name products. The core mechanism is barrier exclusion plus, for many systems, electrochemical or inhibitive action.
325 words, about 2 min02Surface Preparation
Most coating failures trace to surface preparation. You must understand what each preparation method removes and what profile it creates.
305 words, about 2 min03Coating Application and Inspection
Understand how application method shapes film quality. Brush and roller suit stripe coats and small areas; conventional air spray, airless spray, and plural-component spray differ in atomization, transfer efficiency, and suitability for high-viscosity or fast-curing materials.
279 words, about 1 min04Standards, Documentation, and Safety
You must recognize the roles of key organizations and document types without reproducing their text. Know that standards bodies publish test methods, specifications, and guides, and that a specification states requirements while a guide offers recommendations.
271 words, about 1 min