AMPP-CCA Exam Information and Outline
Certified Coating Applicator (CCA)
Syllabus Update Checked on: October 28, 2026
AMPP-CCA Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
AMPP.
Below are complete topics detail with latest syllabus and course outline, that will help you good knowledge about exam objectives and topics that you have to prepare. These contents are covered in questions and answers pool of exam.
- Exam Format
- Written examination and practical assessment
- Safety
- PPE, hazard communication, ventilation and confined spaces
- Corrosion and Coatings Fundamentals
- Why coatings fail; coating types and generic chemistries
- Surface Preparation
- Surface preparation standards and profile
- Contaminant removal
- Coating Mixing and Application
- Product data sheets, mixing, thinning and pot life
- Brush, roller, conventional and airless spray application
- Film Thickness and Environmental Conditions
- Wet film thickness checks; dew point and humidity
- Coating Defects and Repairs
- Quality Control and Documentation