Bridge Coating Inspector (BCI) Level 2

CERTIFICATION

Bridge Coatings Inspector (BCI) Level 2 Certification

This credential validates your knowledge and field experience in inspecting surface preparation, coating application, containment, and safety practices on bridge steel — preparing you to assume higher-level inspection responsibilities and leadership roles.

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Bridge Coatings Inspector (BCI) Level 2
Delivery

In-Person

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

The BCI Level 2 certification is designed for experienced bridge coatings inspectors with at least two years of field experience. Candidates demonstrate their expertise through a written exam and a practical inspection plan assessment, both administered in person.

Earning this certification confirms your ability to inspect bridge coatings thoroughly and accurately, providing employers and stakeholders with verified proof of your skills and professional competence in bridge coatings inspection.

Who it's for

  • Program / Project Managers and Engineers
  • Maintenance and Quality Assurance / Control (QA/QC) Personnel
  • Transportation Agency Personnel
  • Contractors
  • Specification Writers
  • Fabricators
  • Paint Applicators and Blasters

Steps to certification

  1. Complete certification requirements

    Active AMPP BCI Level 1 Certification

    Successful completion of the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training

  2. Take required exams

    Certification Exam - Bridge Coatings Inspector Level 2 Inspection Plan exam (administered in the classroom).

    Certification Exam - Bridge Coatings Inspector Level 2 Written/Essay exam (administered in the classroom).

  3. Submit an application for certification

    Complete and submit an application for BCI Level 2 certification (2 qualification references and 2 years (3,000 hours) bridge coating inspection work experience is required)

    Access application through My Certification Portal

    Note: Prerequisite forms for this certification are no longer required.

  4. Agree to AMPP Terms of Service

Looking to renew your certification?

Visit My Certification Portal to log and manage your work experience and Professional Development Hours (PDH's) needed. Your work experience and PDH's will be submitted as part of your renewal application but you can input PDH's at any time.

View Renewal Guide  |  My Certification Portal

Guides and resources

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Certification resources

About computer-based testing (CBT)

Ethics for the corrosion professional

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Coating Inspection Program Level 1

Bridge Coatings Inspector Program Level 1

Coating Inspector Program Bridge eCourse

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