Nuclear Power Plant Training for Coatings Inspectors Course and Nuclear Coatings Inspection Speciality

This program begins with the purchase of the Nuclear Power Plant Training Course through the course schedule page, which prepares you for the Nuclear Coatings Inspection Specialty exam. The exam is scheduled separately through your My Certification Portal. You'll gain the knowledge to inspect coatings in nuclear power plants and other safety-critical facilities, with a focus on the unique regulatory and operational requirements of these environments. Topics include nuclear power plant operations and procedures, coating service level (CSL) classifications, qualified coating systems, and surface preparation and application requirements. The course also covers safety-related coatings program development, inspection criteria, and compliance with key regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), ensuring you are prepared to meet stringent industry and plant-specific standards. Earning this specialty credential validates your expertise in nuclear coatings inspection and provides employers and regulatory stakeholders with verified proof of your competence in safety-critical environments. Prerequisite No prior training or experience is required. It is recommended that you take Basic Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 1). For the specialty certification: current CIP Level 1, 2, or 3 certification and 160 hours of work on coatings focused projects for a nuclear power plant.