Description
The Certified Coating Applicator certification (CCA) is designed for experienced industrial coatings applicators. By achieving the CCA certification, candidates will have a formal, industry recognized certification demonstrating their skills and knowledge to customers and employers.
Who should get this certification?
The CCA certification is intended for an experienced industrial coatings applicator who is able to work independently. A candidate should have knowledge and experience in surface preparation, cleanliness, environmental conditions, coating mixtures, coating application, and safety.
Certification candidates have four (4) years to complete all requirements, including a successful completion of the exam, and an approved application with the required work experience and education requirements.
Certifying Organization
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance
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If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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3 Quality Control Inspector programs on Career School App.
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Tuition
$24,500 for the Program
See all 3 Quality Control Inspector programs →Suggested because Certified Coating Applicator applies to Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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