AMPP-C6 Exam Information and Outline
Surface Preparation and Paint Application for Power Tool Cleaning Operators and Brush and Roll Paint Applicators (C6)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
AMPP-C6 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
- Power tool hazards, PPE, lead and silica awareness
- Surface Preparation by Hand and Power Tools
- SSPC-SP 2, SP 3, SP 11 and SP 15 standards
- Removing loose rust, mill scale and coatings
- Achieving profile with power tools
- Surface Cleanliness
- Contaminants: dust, oil, grease and soluble salts (SP 1 solvent cleaning)
- Brush and Roller Application
- Coating mixing and thinning
- Brush and roller selection and technique
- Stripe coating edges, welds and fasteners
- Environmental Conditions
- Film Thickness Checks and Coating Defects