SSPC CCI (Concrete Coating Inspector)
Concrete Coating Inspector (CCI) Program Levels and Options
SSPC’s Concrete Coating Inspector program provides several different paths to certification as outlined below. The path you take depends on your current level of experience and training.
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**Click if you have already PASSED the CCI Level 1 Exams and need the CCI Level 2 Exams.**
Concrete Coating Inspector Program Certification (CCI) Options
PATH 1
Six-Day Training and Certification Option
Take this path if: You have basic training and have 2-years of experience and formal training.
- Take the Two-Day Concrete Coating Basics Course (CCB) immediately prior to the Four-Day Concrete Coating Inspector Program (CCI).
- You must pass the course exams and meet the experience prerequisites in order to take the certification exam. For more details, click below:
PATH 2
Coating Concrete Basics On-Line Exam Plus Four-Day Concrete Coating Inspector Program (CCI) Option
Take this path if: You have basic training or experience and wish to bypass the two-day “Basics” course.
- Take the Concrete Coating Basics (CCB) On-Line Exam, and attend the Four-Day Concrete Coating Inspector Certification Program (CCI). You must pass the course exam and meet the experience prerequisites in order to take the certification exam. For more details, click below:
PATH 3
Concrete Coating Inspector Program (CCI) Four-day Program Only
Take this path if: You have previously passed the SSPC Floor Coatings Basics or Concrete Coating Basics programs and exams.
- Those who have taken the SSPC Floor Coating Basics (C-10) or have previously taken the Concrete Coating Basics Program (CCB) and have met the experience requirements can proceed to the Four-day program. For more details, click below:
PATH 4
Technician Exam & Certification Exam Only Option (With Other Approved Certifications)
Take this path if: You already possess another recognized coatings inspector certification.
- Individuals who have PCI Certifiction; Frosio Level III, or NACE CIP Level II may by-pass the course and take the Technician and Certification exams only. For more details, click below:
PATH 5
Technician Exam & Certification Exam Only Option (With Experience/No Training)
Take this path if: You have extensive documented field experience.
- Individuals who can document and verify at least 7500 hours of concrete coating inspection field work may by-pass the course and take the Technician and Certification exams only. For more details, click below:
Concrete Coating Inspector Training Options
While the above paths lead to inspector certification, students with limited exposure to the coatings industry can also choose to take only the training portion of the program.
PATH 6
In Person Training Option (5 Days)
- Take the Two-Day Concrete Coating Basics Course (CCB) followed immediately by the first three days of the Concrete Coating Inspector (CCI) Program.
- No experience is required. For more details, click below:
PATH 7
Coating Concrete Basics On-Line Exam Plus Three-Day Concrete Coating Inspector (CCI) Program Option
- Take the Concrete Coating Basics (CCB) Online Exam, and attend the first three days of the Concrete Coating Inspector Program (CCI).
- You will take only the course exam for this program.
- No experience is required. For more details, click below:
Specified by:
SSPC QP 1
The CCI course meets the requirements of 3.3.1 of SSPC-QP 1.
SSPC QP 8
The CCI course also meets the requirements of 4.4 of SSPC QP 8.
Disciplinary Action Criteria (DAC)
The program also employs a disciplimary action criteria and administrative procedures establishing rules for:
- Issuing warnings to inspectors
- Placing inspectors on probation
- Suspending, revoking, or denying certification of inspectors who are cited for critical faults in safety, workmanship, ethical practice, and criminal law, that have been reported and verified