AMPP-C12 Exam Information and Outline
Spray Application Certification (SAC-C12)
Syllabus Update Checked on: October 30, 2026
AMPP-C12 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
AMPP.
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- Exam Format
- Written knowledge examination and hands-on practical assessment
- Safety
- Injection injury hazards, grounding, ventilation and PPE
- Coating Fundamentals
- Generic coating types, product data sheets, mixing and thinning
- Spray Equipment
- Conventional air spray and airless spray equipment
- Pumps, hoses, guns and tip selection
- Spray Technique
- Gun distance, angle, overlap and trigger control
- Stripe coating edges and welds
- Environmental Conditions
- Surface temperature, dew point and relative humidity
- Film Thickness and Quality
- Wet film thickness measurement
- Coating defects: runs, sags, dry spray, pinholes
- Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance