AMPP-Coating-Technician Exam Information and Outline
Protective Coating Technician Certification (PCT)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
AMPP-Coating-Technician Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
AMPP.
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- Exam Format
- One written (theory) examination; English
- Certification valid for 3 years
- Corrosion and Protective Coatings Fundamentals
- Corrosion mechanisms and how coatings protect
- Generic coating types and curing mechanisms
- Coating System Selection
- Service environments and selection criteria
- Specifications and product data sheets
- Surface Preparation Standards
- AMPP/SSPC/ISO cleanliness and profile standards
- Coating Application Methods
- Brush, roller, conventional, airless and plural component spray
- Quality Control Practices
- Environmental conditions monitoring
- Inspection Techniques and Testing Instruments
- WFT/DFT gauges, adhesion, holiday and profile testing
- Documentation and Data Reporting